Winter Research Associate

🔥 7 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $69.5k - $125.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🔬 Research Analyst

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair scientific instrumentation including UV spectroradiometers, GPS receivers, VLF radio receivers, seismometers, all-sky imagers, lasers, magnetometers, photometers, interferometers, antennas, and optical research systems • Support continuous scientific data collection by resolving equipment, computer, networking, and instrumentation issues • Collect, archive, validate, and transmit scientific data and equipment status information • Diagnose and repair scientific instruments, electronics, and computer hardware using digital and analog test equipment • Develop solutions when standard technical approaches are insufficient • Administer computer-based data acquisition systems and associated hardware • Coordinate with IT teams on network connectivity, firewall access, IP addressing, and computer configuration • Maintain technical documentation, logbooks, maintenance records, correspondence, and standard operating procedures • Support equipment life-cycle planning, inventory management, spare-parts tracking, resupply planning, and replacement recommendations • Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot antennas, antenna arrays, coaxial cable systems, and RF equipment • Investigate potential sources of radio-frequency interference with other organizations • Support Arrival Heights Laboratory and associated facilities • Conduct occasional research briefings and facility tours • Perform outdoor inspections and travel on foot to remote equipment and antenna locations • Support snow removal and other hands-on activities needed to maintain equipment and facility access • Participate in shared community responsibilities at the Antarctic research station • Perform other duties supporting program and research objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience • U.S. citizenship • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance before starting • Successful completion of NSF-required physical, dental, and psychological examinations • Current, valid driver’s license • Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in a relevant scientific, engineering, electronics, or technical discipline • Fluency with networking topics and file transfer tools • Macintosh and Linux/Unix administration ability; Unix system administration ability • Demonstrated electronic and technical troubleshooting experience • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and multitasking skills • Experience working effectively with diverse teams in challenging or high-stress environments • Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills or related training • Flexibility and adaptability to changing operational priorities • Willingness and ability to work outdoors in extremely cold, windy, snowy, and dark conditions • Comfort driving in dark, snowy, icy, and remote conditions • Master’s degree or higher in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Electrical, Aeronautical, or another engineering discipline preferred • Academic research environment experience supporting science projects preferred • General computer repair experience with IBM-PC, Macintosh, and network equipment preferred • Python and SQL database experience preferred • Two years’ laboratory or observatory technical work preferred • General electronic troubleshooting experience with at least two years using multiple commercial software packages, DOS, and Windows operating systems

🏖️ Benefits

• Seasonal deployment role of approximately 8–9 months in Antarctica • Pre-deployment training may be provided/required • Opportunity to support meaningful scientific research at McMurdo Station • Shared community responsibilities associated with living and working at an Antarctic research station