Systems Engineer – Power U.S. Air Force ISR in the Indo-Pacific

Join Leidos at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, HI, as a Systems Engineer supporting Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate. Embedded in the Pacific Enterprise Support Center (PA ESC), you'll sustain, integrate, and advance ISR capabilities across Alaska to Guam, Japan, and South Korea. Shape real-time awareness and decision advantage in the Pacific theater.

What You’ll Do

• Design and enhance C4I system capabilities to meet evolving operational demands
• Develop integration roadmaps and implementation plans aligned with mission priorities
• Assess and optimize COTS/GOTS technologies for performance, resilience, and security
• Deliver full-spectrum technical support: installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting
• Strengthen system reliability through proactive administration, monitoring, and repair
• Lead modernization and upgrade efforts across C4I architectures per government directives
• Track milestones and communicate progress to leadership and mission partners

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• IAT Level III certification (CASP+ preferred; Security+ accepted)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related (equivalent experience/certifications may substitute)
• 4+ years C4I systems engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, UNIX, networking protocols, DoD cybersecurity
• Familiarity with ISR platforms (GALE, GCCS), Air Force intelligence systems, multi-level security

Required Certifications

• MCSA, MCASE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (ACSA), or VMware Certified Professional 6 (Data Center/Cloud/Mobility)

Preferred

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Why Leidos?

Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD/year. Outthink, outbuild, outpace the status quo. Full-time, mid-level role in Honolulu, HI. Original posting: January 15, 2026. U.S. citizenship required.