Join us for the experience of a life time - jobs in Antarctica

Under contract to the National Science Foundation (NSF), Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC) provides science, operations, logistics, information technology, construction, and maintenance support at three Antarctic locations.

RPSC seeks employees willing to invest their talents, time and energy to ensure the success of the NSF's United States Antarctic Program (USAP).

In return, we offer a satisfying and rewarding work environment, a well-balanced comprehensive pay and benefits package, generous recognition and incentive plans, practical training, and innovative quality-of-life programs.

We recommend that you read all of the RPSC employment information provided on our website before applying, including the Helpful Terms page.

We have contract lengths of 4 months, 6 months, 8 months or a year. Most people deploy during the Austral Summer (October-February), but there is also the Austral Winter (February-October) and Winfly (mid August-October). Winfly is the first opportunity we have to get into McMurdo Station after the winter.

There are 3 stations: McMurdo, South Pole and Palmer.

For additional information on what it's like to participate in the USAP and work in Antarctica, please visit our web site at Raytheon Polar Services Company.

Recreation

Employees can go hiking, skiing, there are 3 gyms (weights, cardio and large gym for intramural sports), there is a marathon, science lectures to attend, American Night as Scott Base (the New Zealand base), various arts and crafts classes, Ice Stock (bands play live outside on New Years), department sponsored parties, a Coffee House, 2 bars (one smoking and one non smoking).

Room and Board

Dorm Style living with usually one roommate. Food is cafeteria style dining.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits as well as 401K benefits are offered to contract employees.

Transportation Info

We pay for travel to and from the "Ice" and lodging for 2 days in Christchurch, NZ to collect Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) gear. You travel from your airport of departure to Denver, CO for orientation. From there you go to LAX in LA and then fly to Auckland, NZ or Sydney, Australia. You then connect to Christchurch, NZ. After collecting your ECW on the second day, you board a C17 Military aircraft and fly to McMurdo Station.

How to Apply

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Instructions about applying can be found here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by one of the following methods:

7400 South Tucson Way
          Centennial, Colorado
          80112-3938 USA
          720.890.8606 telephone
          800.688.8606 toll free telephone
          

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