General program information and/or position overview. Leidos is seeking an Advanced Capability Engineer to support the Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) contract in Hawai’i. This position supports U.S. military logistics and sustainment operations throughout the Pacific by identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies and innovative solutions that enhance mission effectiveness across USPACOM and component commands. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team responsible for scouting, assessing, and piloting new capabilities that directly improve operational readiness across one of the Department of War's most strategically important theaters. As the Advanced Capability Engineer, you will serve as the program's senior technical authority on emerging technology and innovative solutions, evaluating commercial, government, academic, and defense-sector advancements for their applicability to logistics and sustainment operations. You will lead technology scouting, capability assessments, and proof-of-concept initiatives, translating promising innovations into practical, fieldable solutions for the program's military customers. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex technical findings to both engineering teams and senior government stakeholders.
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Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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August 17, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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