Computer Engineer

Defense Media Activity; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, MD is hiring a Computer Engineer (GS-0854-13) to design, develop, test, and maintain complex hardware and software systems supporting War Media Activity broadcast missions.

The role requires preparing statements of work for equipment, developing procurement justifications, and reporting progress to senior management. Telework eligibility is noted; security clearance required (Secret). Applications close 2026-11-05.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex hardware and software systems for DoW media missions.
• Prepare statements of work and contracting documents for complex acquisitions.
• Provide progress reports to senior management and operational managers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain hardware and software systems for War Media Activity missions.
• Design, construct, and operate computer systems and integrations for broadcast radio/TV missions.
• Prepare statements of work and performance work statements for complex acquisitions.

Skills

Hardware design

Software integration

System testing

Mission critical systems

Education

Graduate education requirement

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for Department of War (DoW) audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as combat camera operations, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Computer Engineer at the GS-0854-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex hardware and software systems to support critical War Media Activity broadcast radio and television missions.

Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving the design, construction, and operation of computer systems, including hardware and software and their integration Prepares statement of work for equipment and systems requirements, performance work statements, and contracting documents for complex technical acquisitions. Develops sole source and brand name justifications and defends requirements when required.

Monitors and adjusts acquisition and provides progress reports to senior management and operational managers. Research and develop provisioning plans and equipment capabilities, systems design, and industry proven system architectures.

Develops and evaluates complex equipment specifications and requirements, conducts tests, and determines the suitability of off-the-shelf electronic equipment, and complex, sophisticated electronic systems to ensure compliance with agency technical and operational requirements.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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.

For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Media Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.