Leidos

Systems Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerLeidos
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Leidos is seeking a mission‑driven Systems Engineer to join our team at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. This is a unique opportunity to support critical intelligence and C5ISR operations across the Pacific theater—work that directly strengthens national security and enables real‑time decision advantage for the warfighter. In this role, you’ll shape, integrate, and optimize advanced C5ISR/JWICS capabilities, collaborate with senior engineers across PACAF, and ensure the reliability of systems that keep information flowing where it matters most. If you thrive in fast‑paced operational environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want your work to have meaningful impact, this position offers that and more.

What You’ll Do

As a key technical leader, you will:

Design and develop C5ISR/C4I system capabilities, ensuring they meet evolving mission needs.

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Build integration and implementation plans, including schedules for system upgrades and deployments.

Evaluate COTS/GOTS technologies and recommend solutions that enhance performance and security.

Track project progress, prepare milestone reports, and brief program managers and government stakeholders.

Support system installation, testing, administration, maintenance, and programming across PACAF sites.

Provide operational and maintenance support for C5ISR/C4I systems, including troubleshooting and network repair.

Install and upgrade C5ISRO architectures as directed by government leadership.

Coordinate with PACAF PA‑ESC, theater‑wide engineers, and government managers to align technical solutions across all sites.

🔧 Technical Expertise You Bring

Strong knowledge of network protocols, Windows, Linux, and UNIX operating systems.

Deep understanding of Intelink, intranet technologies, and modern web processes.

Current knowledge of DoD Information Security Policies, COMPUSEC, INFOSEC, and emerging information warfare concepts.

Familiarity with Air Force intelligence systems and joint programs (GALE, GCCS).

Proficiency with Microsoft technologies: Windows Server 2003/2007/2012, VMware, Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint.

Excellent communication skills, customer‑focused mindset, and strong project management capabilities.

Ability to proactively analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (additional experience may substitute for degree)

8+ years of experience in C4I‑related activities

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) – Required

TS/SCI clearance on day one

Experience configuring network devices

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II – Security+

Highly self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Experience with VMware and VDI technologies

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 20, 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:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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