Computer Scientist

Overview

Join a mission where your contributions count. Leidos focuses on innovation, diversity, sustainability, integrity, and delivering bold solutions that fuel customers' success. Our Defense Sector develops and produces space, aerial, surface, and sub-surface capabilities. We deliver mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter.

Computer Scientist – Honolulu, HI. Primary location at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance to be considered. This role is part of a prospective contract, contingent upon final award; anticipated start date mid to late May 2026.

Applies core computer science principles to develop technical solutions that support intelligence operations. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems that process and visualize multi-source intelligence data. Follow established best practices and modern development methods to build scalable and secure tools that meet mission needs. Requires a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and hands-on experience creating solutions compliant with DoD cybersecurity guidelines while supporting delivery of new capabilities to the operational environment.

• Apply computer science disciplines such as software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full-stack development, and database management as part of ongoing development efforts.
• Contribute to design and development of technical solutions that support JIOC mission requirements and help close intelligence gaps.
• Support development and optimization of automated intelligence processes and analysis tools.
• Assist in investigating, prototyping, and evaluating emerging technologies and processes to enhance intelligence capabilities.
• Help integrate new technologies into existing operational architectures to improve intelligence effectiveness.
• Implement and integrate open-source, COTS, and GOTS technologies within established frameworks.
• Participate in evaluating functionality, effectiveness, and suitability of systems and applications to identify and address shortcomings.
• Prepare technical documentation, contribute to code reviews, and support technical guidance for development activities.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to help identify and address technical deficiencies.
• Recommend process improvements informed by operational needs and emerging technologies.
• Participate in intelligence planning conferences, J2 working groups, intelligence system capability development meetings, joint/national intelligence coordination boards, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners.

• Current TS/SCI security clearance on day 1
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in computer science, software development or similar technical roles
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and software development frameworks
• Experience with software development methodologies (SDLC, Agile, etc.)
• Experience with database design and management
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and architectures
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Experience developing code using Dev Sec Ops  practices and CI/CD tools
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Pay range and benefits are provided for context. This description does not constitute a contract of employment. The posting date is April 15, 2026. Security and compliance information is provided as part of safeguarding data and ensuring legitimate recruitment processes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.