# Ground Penetrating Radar Specialist **Company**: Leidos **Experience**: senior **Job type**: contract **Salary**: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/6314-RemoteTeleworker-US/Ground-Penetrating-Radar-Specialist--Antarctica_R-00188040?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_ddf526cf-2f6 ## Description The United States Antarctic Program (USAP) has an opening for a Ground Penetrating Radar Specialist supporting National Science Foundation-funded field science in the Antarctic Interior. This is a physically demanding contractual position supporting field operations in remote Antarctic locations. You will assess glaciological features for safe travel using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in polar environments, lift up to 35 pounds, and pass a national security background check. **Deployment to Antarctica is required for 5 months, starting in October 2026. You must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica.** **US Citizenship is required. You must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date, which typically takes 2-4 months to complete.** ### Primary Responsibilities - Operate Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems mounted on sleds, snowmobiles, or tractors to detect crevasses and other subsurface hazards. - Provide real-time interpretation of GPR data to support safe travel routes. - Process raw GPR data using software such as GSSI RADAN to produce actionable maps and reports. - Interpret data to identify hazards and support safe vehicle operations. - Perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of GPR equipment, computers, and associated electronics. - Work outdoors in extreme cold environments for extended periods, including camping in remote locations. - Interact professionally with the National Science Foundation, subcontractors, military personnel, government agencies, and Antarctica New Zealand. - Operate snowmobiles, tracked snow vehicles, fleet trucks, and other assigned equipment. - Work independently with minimal supervision and provide leadership when required. - Frequently lift, push, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. - Maintain a safe work environment and ensure safety remains the highest workplace priority. - Utilize safe travel techniques in crevassed terrain, including roped travel and GPR-assisted navigation. - Ensure cargo is returned from the field, cleaned, and delivered to the appropriate work centers before redeployment. - Prepare written reports following Field Safety assignments. - Perform equipment operation and fueling duties as required. - Maintain field sites and equipment for Antarctic conditions. - Maintain organized camps, follow environmental protocols, and manage waste retrograde activities. - Occasionally work at high altitudes. - Resolve field challenges, including personnel and resource limitations, as needed. - Support camp operations, including cooking, food planning, galley tasks, resupply, and general camp/traverse duties. - Perform other duties as assigned. ### Required Education and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience operating GPR systems in glaciated environments. - Two to four field seasons operating GPR equipment in glaciated environments. - Strong proficiency with GPR data processing and interpretation software. - Experience using ice-penetrating radar as a life safety mitigation tool. - Proficiency with GPR software such as GSSI RADAN, EKKO Project, or similar applications. - Previous experience working in polar or other remote field environments. - Familiarity with GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS. - Experience interpreting satellite imagery and other georeferenced datasets. - Ability to work independently, as a team member, or in a leadership role with minimal supervision. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience integrating GPS/GNSS data. - Current CPR certification. - Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. - Advanced GIS experience working with multiple geospatial data formats. - Snowmobile operating experience. - Heavy or tracked vehicle operating experience. - Experience processing satellite imagery and georeferenced datasets. ### Physical and Other Requirements - Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods. - Successful completion of NSF-required medical and dental examinations. - Successful completion of employer-required drug screening and background check. - Successful completion of the NSF Federal Background Check. - Ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting, climbing, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold. - Participate in community responsibilities, including housekeeping, station cleanup, recycling efforts, and safety initiatives. - Valid U.S. driver's license. **Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00** ## Skills ### Required - GPR systems - GSSI RADAN - GIS software - ice-penetrating radar - GPS/GNSS data - satellite imagery ### Nice to have - CPR certification - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification - advanced GIS experience - snowmobile operating experience - heavy or tracked vehicle operating experience --- Source: [Apply at leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/6314-RemoteTeleworker-US/Ground-Penetrating-Radar-Specialist--Antarctica_R-00188040?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)