Advanced Capability Engineer

Leidos Inc; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Hawai'i is seeking an Advanced Capability Engineer to support the Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) contract. This role focuses on evaluating emerging technologies and translating them into fieldable solutions for DoD logistics and sustainment programs across USPACOM.

You will lead technology scouting, capability assessments, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives, while communicating findings to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 13+ with a Master’s degree.
• Experience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies within DoD, federal, or defense logistics programs.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS and government regulations related to technology insertion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and assess emerging technologies and industry advancements to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Conduct market research, technology scouting, and capability assessments across sectors.
• Analyze maturity, integration requirements, and ROI for proposed solutions.
• Develop recommendations, proofs-of-concept, pilots, and transition strategies.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and industry partners on new capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of evolving tech trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Support proposal development and program growth through technical assessments and roadmaps.
• Develop technical briefings and assessment reports for leadership and customers.

Skills

DoD logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Security clearance

Analytical thinking

DoD contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

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. Job summary: 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and assess emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and industry advancements that enhance mission effectiveness and operational performance.
• Conduct market research, technology scouting, and capability assessments across commercial, government, academic, and defense sectors.
• Analyze technology maturity, operational applicability, integration requirements, and potential return on investment for proposed solutions.
• Develop recommendations, proof‑of‑concept initiatives, pilot programs, and technology transition strategies supporting continuous improvement objectives.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and industry partners to evaluate and implement new capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of evolving technology trends and provide strategic recommendations that support long‑term mission modernization efforts.
• Support proposal development and program growth efforts by preparing technical assessments, capability roadmaps, and innovation strategies.
• Develop technical briefings, assessment reports, and recommendations for program leadership and government customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 13+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies within DoD, federal, or defense industry logistics and sustainment programs.
• Working knowledge of DoD contracting and understanding of FAR, DFARS, military, and government regulations relevant to technology insertion.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access required prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with USPACOM, subordinate Commands, and Pacific/Strategic Partner Nations.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science).
• Experience with DoD logistics systems, interfaces, sustainment, and deployment activities.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, AI/ML, and other logistics optimization techniques.
• Experience supporting technology transition, pilot programs, or innovation initiatives within a DoD or federal contracting environment.

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.

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

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.