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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** ARETE CONSULTING LLC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Design Documents, Gantt Charts, Software Engineering, C4ISR, Test Scripts, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bde6584825a71420 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance. * 3-10 years of relevant engineering experience. * Strong technical writing and presentation skills. * Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering field. ## Description * Provide technical and engineering guidance analysis, and support across all aspects of engineering design, development, testing, and integration of RAS systems, in accordance with USCG systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) standards. * Conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test plans, and integration plans, ensuring compliance with USCG requirements. * Support the development and implementation of technical performance metrics and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) for CG-RAS systems aligned with USCG operational needs. * Assist in identification and mitigation of technical risks and challenges, using USCG risk management methodologies. * Provide guidance in areas such as robotics, autonomy, sensors, communications, power systems, and software engineering, relevant to RAS applications. * Support the development and execution of test and evaluation (T&E) programs for RAS systems, ensuring compliance with USCG T&E policies. * Evaluate contractor technical proposals and provide recommendations to the government, ensuring alignment with USCG acquisition lifecycle (ALF) requirements. * Conduct site visits to contractor facilities and USCG operational locations to assess technical capabilities and identify areas for improvement. * Prepare technical reports, briefings, and presentations on technical issues and recommendations, tailored to USCG audiences. * Provide technical assessments of proposed changes to RAS system designs, ensuring compliance with USCG engineering change management processes. * Evaluate interoperability and integration issues with other USCG systems (e.g., C4ISR platforms, cutters, aircraft) in operational environment. * Support configuration management (CM) activities, ensuring adherence to USCG CM policies and procedures outlined in the USCG MSAM. * Assists the PM by managing GFE procurement schedules, tracking cross-domain progress, and drafting foundational programmatic documentation. * Guarantees technical accuracy, configuration management, and stylistic consistency (grammar, tone, structure) across all baselined engineering documents and leadership briefs. * Proactively identifies programmatic bottlenecks, technical hurdles, and safety hazards, ensuring mitigations are funded and tracked. * Translates technical system specifications into digestible, practical training curriculums for Coast Guard operators. * Coordinates engineering capabilities with other CG offices and conducts cross-functional market research. * Draft necessary programmatic documents for the standup of the PEO. Create and maintain Gantt charts for the procurement of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Generate internal weekly reports to track progress across multiple domains. * Coordinate with stakeholders to author Mission Needs Statements (MNS), Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), Initial Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Test Plans, and Test Reports. * Create comprehensive technical curriculum and training materials for in-field operators to ensure safe and effective use of fielded RAS platforms. ## Related Videos - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [7 tips for releasing on a Friday afternoon: YouTrack to the rescue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/204-7-tips-for-releasing-on-a-friday-afternoon-youtrack-to-the-rescue) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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