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Antarctic Airfield Manager

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Leidos is seeking an Airfield Manager to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The ... McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across ...

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The position requires seasonal deployment to Antarctic stations for supporting the ASC Quality team ... Coordinate with project management, construction management, engineering, safety, subcontractors ...

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ASC Material Analyst / Facilities

$80 - $85/hr

Leidos is seeking a Facilities Material Analyst to join our Antarctic Support Contract (ASC ... McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager antarctic station in the United States is $59,835.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectManager Antarctic StationStation Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires management experience, relevant environmental or scientific certifications, and leadership skillsUsually needs operational or technical certifications, with some supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire station operations in remote, extreme Antarctic conditionsManages daily activities and staff at the station, often in a more hands-on role
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, government agencies, or NGOs operating Antarctic stationsResearch stations, government agencies, or contractors in polar environments
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for leadership roles managing Antarctic stationsIndividuals seeking operational or supervisory roles at Antarctic stations

The main difference is that the Manager Antarctic Station oversees all station functions and strategic planning, while the Station Supervisor handles daily operations and staff management. Both roles require relevant certifications and experience, but the manager typically has broader responsibilities and decision-making authority.

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A Manager Antarctic Station typically requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, logistics, or management, along with extensive experience in leadership, operations, or remote environment management. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work in isolated and challenging conditions, and certifications in first aid or safety procedures are also important.
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Safety Engineer (South Pole Station, Antarctica)

Leidos

Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Leidos is currently seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Antarctic Support Contract and the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program. This Position is remote with annual deployments within CONUS and to OCONUS locations with a focus on Antarctic Field, Peninsula, and field region(s). Responsible for administering and implementing Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management strategies in field camp locations and operations that are peripheral to Antarctic stations. This position deploys frequently to Antarctic station and field environment and acts as the primary safety point of contact (POC) for projects and operations that occur in the station and field region(s). Additionally, this position works in the off-season to assess, develop, and implement risk management strategies and plans, participates in pre-season science, and sustain operations reviews and planning meetings.
**This position will deploy to Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station for the austral summer season (October 2026- February 2027). Candidates may also apply for full year deployment, austral summer and austral winter seasons (October 2026- October 2027).**
Responsibilities Include:
  • Ensures station, field and peripheral operations meet safety and health program requirements and assists managers with the integration of key standards and use of risk management to prevent injuries in the USAP Operational environment.
  • Ensures that ASC operations align with current health and safety standards, and, where applicable, conforms to Federal regulations.
  • Employee must be able to act with little supervision, especially when working in field environment.
  • Acts as on- and off-site safety and health POC for ASC operations, supporting the development of risk management strategies and tools for use in ASC operations and field camps.
  • Works with various levels of management to implement risk management strategies and plans.
  • Ensures safety improvement plans and strategies remain consistent with Leidos, ASC, and NSF safety requirements.
  • Attends applicable meetings to ensure understanding of upcoming projects and field operations as appropriate.
  • Completes routine site visits in and around USAP stations and field camp, completing safety assessments to ensure compliance with general and specific safety and risk management plans/programs.
  • Provides guidance to directors, managers, and camp leadership from a safety and risk management perspective at field camps and peripheral operations.
  • Follows-up and provides assistance with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Performs industrial hygiene and safety surveys. Documents findings according to accepted procedures. Uses and maintains health and safety related instrumentation, including 4-gas meters, noise dosimeters, respiratory Quantafit, and Photo Ionization Detectors.
  • Provides technical reports on improvement strategies plan/project status to H&S Manager.
  • Assists other members of the EHS team with analysis, report generations, and project completion in the standard occupational station and filed environments.

**Eligibility for deployment will require physical and dental evaluations with parameters determined by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
**US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.
Required Qualifications:
  • BS in Safety sciences, chemistry, environmental, engineering, or related field is required. Equivalent relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with safety and health rules, regulations, standards, and the components of an effective safety program, including plant operations and/or construction safety, fire protection, public health, and development of related training programs is required.
  • Field experience with logistic base support for remote work camps with emphasis on heavy industrial or construction environments.
  • Be able to adapt to extreme weather conditions such as high winds, low temperatures.
  • Excellent written and oral communications.
  • Individuals may achieve varying levels of professional certification in safety and/or industrial hygiene or equivalent through continuing education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant Antarctic or Arctic ESH experience is preferred.
  • Professional Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.

PHYSICAL AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Deployment is required in this position. The individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations, and psychological examination for winter-over positions, as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. Complies with applicable safety, environmental, health, and waste management policies and procedures. US citizenship required.
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Original Posting:
July 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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