conops jobs in San Diego

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role requires advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, and providing technical expertise on encryption technologies and acquisition decisions.…See more Responsibilities include liaison with vendors, technical briefings to leadership, and systems-level analysis to support budget and fielding decisions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–15 years in cybersecurity or systems engineering, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for architecting and executing deployment of an AI-enabled product suite to government-authorized cloud environments (IL6, JWICS). The role spans full-stack development (React/Node/Python), DevSecOps hardening, security controls implementation (NIST SP 800-53, OSCAL), and compliance documentation.…See more You'll mentor engineers on secure design, translate between government compliance requirements and engineering execution, and serve as the technical subject matter expert guiding cross-functional teams through a complex, regulated deployment.

Sr. Systems Engineer supporting the Navy's Key Management project portfolio, leading system engineering, hardware, and software analysis to develop systems meeting customer requirements.…See more Responsibilities include defining and applying systems engineering processes, managing requirements through decomposition/allocation/verification/validation, developing system architecture and CONOPS, leading technical discussions, and writing comprehensive technical documentation. Requires 8+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering, database management (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server), Linux/UNIX, Agile methodologies, and DoD 8570 security certification.

Lead the full system development lifecycle for government programs, from requirements analysis and design through verification, validation, and sustainment. Manage requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability; define system architecture and CONOPS using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies; identify and mitigate technical risks associated with secure hardware; and produce comprehensive technical documentation.…See more Participate in customer meetings and technical interchanges; requires 12+ years of systems engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field, and demonstrated expertise in requirements management, MBSE, the V-model, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) on medium-to-large DoD programs.

As a System Engineer at General Atomics, you will support requirement verification and documentation using MBSE models and tools like DOORS, linking requirements to test plans and artifacts. You'll interface with customers during program shaping and requirements derivation, provide technical direction to design staff, and devise solutions to complex engineering problems.…See more The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (or master's with less experience) plus progressive engineering experience, strong systems engineering fundamentals, and familiarity with digital engineering toolsets including SysML-based tools, MagicDraw, and DOORS. You may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts and will prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices, providing technical expertise in cryptographic technologies and deployment strategies. Responsibilities include advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, conducting technical analysis of cryptographic products for acquisition decisions, liaising with vendors on device lifecycle, and supporting leadership with briefings and fielding decisions.…See more The role requires 5–15 years of cybersecurity, systems engineering, or network security experience, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills. A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.