Senior Systems Engineer

Quick Position Facts!

• Location: Newport, RI
• Work Setting: Remote Position
• Salary Range: $125,000-$170,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 7 years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance.

About the Role. G2 Ops supports mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Senior Systems Engineer to develop the engineering drawings and Technical Design Packages needed to place complex antenna and radio frequency systems on contract.

In this role, you’ll contribute to mechanical and electromechanical system design, technical data development, and configuration management while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth. You will translate technical requirements, supplier changes, and engineering decisions into accurate, contract-ready design products that support system acquisition and lifecycle configuration control.

What You’ll Do

• Create schematic diagrams, electromechanical drawings, and 2D/3D CAD models for antenna and RF systems using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Develop and maintain contract-ready Technical Design Packages in accordance with engineering and military drafting standards
• Incorporate supplier revisions, variance requests, and engineering changes while maintaining configuration control and traceability
• Evaluate mechanical interfaces, materials, packaging, installation, and PCB integration requirements
• Coordinate with electrical, supplier, government, and program stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned drawing packages and present design updates during technical and configuration reviews

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another STEM field
• 7 years of relevant mechanical, systems, electromechanical, CAD, or defense engineering experience
• Advanced experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 2D drafting and 3D modeling
• Experience developing and maintaining Technical Design Packages
• Knowledge of RF and antenna systems, military drafting standards, and configuration management
• Familarity with PCB design, mechanical packaging, and Altium-based electrical-mechanical coordination
• Strong technical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Active DoD Security Clearance or ability to maintain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVWAR, or Program Executive Office programs
• Familiarity with antenna, RF, communications, or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing, material selection, and design for manufacturability.

Additional Considerations

• Full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments
• Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities

Why G2 Ops? What makes someone choose one company over another? Compensation, benefits, meaningful work, flexibility, growth opportunities, culture?

At G2 Ops, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture. Team members support mission-focused projects alongside highly skilled technical professionals across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams.

We encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and professional growth while empowering team members to contribute ideas that improve how we work and deliver value to our customers.

At G2 Ops, your contributions matter to our customers’ missions and to the continued success of our team.

Compensation & Benefits. The annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$170,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:

• 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
• 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Educational assistance

In addition, we provide professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance.

AI at G2 Ops. At G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI — we actively use it to improve how we work.

Our teams are integrating AI into engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and decision-making workflows. We continue to invest in secure AI tooling aligned with government security requirements while developing practical, mission-focused applications across the company.

Whether your role is technical or operational, you’ll have opportunities to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, innovation, and mission impact.

Work Environment. Because we support classified and mission-critical DoD programs, many roles require onsite collaboration at G2 Ops offices and/or customer locations. Depending on program requirements, telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.

We’ve built a collaborative environment where team members can learn, contribute, and grow while supporting meaningful customer missions.

Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working alongside talented teammates, and contributing to important mission-focused work, we’d love to hear from you.

We look forward to learning more about you!