In 1969, with a few dollars and a good idea, visionary scientist J. Robert Beyster, Ph.D. founded what would eventually become Leidos. Dr. Beyster started Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) with a vision to create a company where employees could apply their scientific expertise to solve the nation's most challenging problems. His innovative approach to employee ownership and technical excellence laid the foundation for decades of growth and transformation.
Today, Leidos has evolved into a Fortune 500 innovation company with 47,000 employees worldwide, rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company serves government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations, continuing the legacy of applying cutting-edge science and technology to solve critical problems that matter.