Polar Engineering Subject Matter Expert – Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute engineering tasks related to snow and ice, polar logistics, and data gathering.

• Offer technical assistance to the Government in executing research and development initiatives for the Engineering Resources Branch (ERB).

• Contribute technical insights and support to ERB in formulating design, performance, and evaluation criteria for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles designed for polar snow and ice runways.

• Create detailed guidance and decision-support documents for personnel under the U.S. Antarctic Program responsible for the operation and maintenance of snow and ice runways and a long-duration balloon launch pad.

• Develop and/or revise UFC documents relevant to snow and ice runways and snow skiways.

• Assess in-situ runway strength measurement tools for snow and white ice runways and their applicability in determining operational limits for various aircraft types.

• Ensure consistent and timely attendance.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Work in various environments, including remote locations and laboratories, particularly in cold regions such as Antarctica, Greenland, and Alaska.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant experience in snow and ice engineering, polar logistics, or associated technical research.

• Proficiency in data gathering, analysis, laboratory or field work, and preparing technical reports.

• Capability to apply technical judgment and troubleshoot laboratory or field instrumentation and equipment issues.

• Must acquire and maintain necessary security clearances and/or background checks.

• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with researchers and technical personnel.

• Experience in polar or cold-region research and field operations.

• Background in developing technical guidance, specifications, or UFC documents.

• Availability for part-time work; may require additional hours as necessary.

• Anticipated travel is less than 40%.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s automobile insurance policy.

• Expected driving requirements are less than 40%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Vacation & Paid Personal Time

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Leave of Absence