Computer Engineer

Department of Defense

Wilmington, Massachusetts Full-time $102,475 – $156,715 Closes Jul 24, 2026

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

  • Administers contracts in accordance with agency policies/standards/metrics and standard operating procedures for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.
  • Assesses/records contractor performance using DCMA engineering surveillance performance indicators; then provides expert feedback to the Chief Engineer (CE).
  • Provides expert feedback to the CE based upon daily application of engineering/analyses processes and agency reporting requirements.
  • Performs advanced engineering functions, often in a leadership capacity, while conducting engineering and analytical surveillance.
  • Monitors complex contractor engineering management systems; provides expert technical recommendations on substantive/critical/unique changes; researches/designs/develops/tests/produces engineering and analytical surveillance.
  • Conducts Contract Receipt and Review (CRR) related to cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Implements agency policy and provides expert engineering support.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. If the position has a minimum education requirement you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. Or, if you are using education to qualify in lieu of specialized experience you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. The transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Required Documents

  • Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc).
  • Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • The following documents are REQUIRED: 1.
  • Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center
  • How do I write a resume for a federal job?
  • The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
  • To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule.
  • You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020
  • 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020
  • Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
  • Program, DoD Military
  • Reserve (MR) and
  • Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the
  • Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the
  • Technician PPP Self-Certification
  • Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. 3.
  • Current Federal Employees: You must provide a SF-50 (most current Gen Adj or WGI actions are best), or other equivalent official "Notification of Personnel Action" (Note: Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) is NOT acceptable.)
  • Your SF-50 must reflect Tenure (Block 24) and
  • Position Occupied (Block 34). 4.
  • Transcripts (must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable): Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Licenses must be current at time of application.
  • This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
  • Please review the link for ICTAP, ALL PPP ELIGIBILITIES AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: Supporting Document.

About this role

The Computer Engineer position and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. See below for important information regarding this job.

Day to day, the work involves administers contracts in accordance with agency policies/standards/metrics and standard operating procedures for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal engineering experience this Computer Engineer position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Computer Engineer position in Wilmington, Massachusetts, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this Computer Engineer role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Wilmington, Massachusetts
Salary $102,475 – $156,715
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 24, 2026
Posted Jul 9, 2026
Source ID DCMA-P4-26-13002177-IMP
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