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The role involves providing technical operations and maintenance support to on-station seasonal Satellite Engineering staff, satellite system engineering for new systems and modification of existing systems, strategic planning, satellite time scheduling, spares inventory planning and control, creating and executing test plans, ensuring preventative maintenance is performed and documented, and managing standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and related documentation. This position often works closely with Project Managers and external organizations to create proposals, design solutions, and build or modify satellite terminals and related network equipment. The position requires annual deployments to Antarctica during the Austral Summer.\n*** Deployment to Antarctica may be necessary at the discretion of management (approximately 4 to 16 weeks/year). The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. ***\nDue to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.\nMust obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.\nThe anticipated annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $155,000.\nAbout the Antarctic Support Contract:\nLeidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:\nVision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.\nMission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.\nLeidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.\nTo learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nAnnually deploy to Antarctica for a period of 4 to 16 weeks, as needed\nMaintain satellite earth terminal hardware, software, and related systems\nCapture and analyze maintenance and system health metrics\nAdvise and advocate for timely system lifecycle replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning\nProvide training and support to deployed seasonal Satellite Engineers\nManage satellite scheduling to meet mission requirements\nAdvise leadership on system risks and opportunities\nMinimum Qualifications\nA Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or a Masters degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.\nKnowledge of satellite communications systems architecture, capabilities, and standards\nExperience with satellite terminal operations and maintenance\nExperience in satellite system design to include creating drawings, system overviews, sustainment plans, and decommissioning plans\nAbility to troubleshoot satellite systems issues, both in person and remotely\nProficiency with satellite system related test equipment and test procedures\nAbility to provide remote support to on-station satellite engineering, network, and system administrator staff\nExperience creating, updating, and coordinating maintenance procedures and maintenance log documentation\nAbility to create and analyze link budgets\nKnowledge of and experience applying safety standards\nExperience working within a highly matrixed, cross-functional team environment\nStrong communication skills, both verbal and written\nAbility to deploy to Antarctica\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with satellite down-time scheduling and user notification processes\nExperience working with third-party subcontracted support entities\nProficient in use of Ansys Systems Tool Kit\nProficient use of Microsoft Office Suite resources to include Visio\nExperience working with Project Managers\nProgramming and software modification proficiency\nExperience with Satellite Access Request (SAR) scheduling\nARSTRAT certification process familiarity\nFamiliarity with DataPath products such as MaxView\n*Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.\n*This position is eligible for deployment to Antarctica. Per contract and National Science Foundation requirements, candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three (3) years. Eligibility for deployment is also subject to further review, including background investigation and security screening, and NSF retains final authority over deployment eligibility given the sensitive and remote nature of the location.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 28, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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