Polar Engineering Subject Matter Expert – Support

Katmai Government Services

. Accomplish snow and ice engineering, polar logistics, and data collection .

Posted 9/19/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in snow and ice engineering and polar logistics, with a strong ability to develop technical guidance and specifications for operations in extreme cold environments. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and technical report preparation, while effectively coordinating with researchers and technical personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Snow And Ice EngineeringPolar LogisticsData CollectionTechnical Report PreparationTechnical Guidance Development

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisField WorkLaboratory WorkTechnical JudgmentInstrumentation Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCoordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

U.S. Antarctic ProgramAircraft Rescue And Firefighting (ARFF)UFC DocumentsCold-Region ResearchField Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accomplish snow and ice engineering, polar logistics, and data collection
Provide technical support to the Government in conducting research and development projects for the Engineering Resources Branch (ERB)
Provide technical input and support to ERB in developing design, performance, and evaluation specifications for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles for polar snow and ice runways
Develop comprehensive guidance and decision-support documents for U.S. Antarctic Program contract personnel operating and maintaining snow and ice runways and a long-duration balloon launch pad
Develop and/or update UFC documents applicable to snow and ice runways and snow skiways
Evaluate in-situ runway strength measurement tools for snow and white ice runways and their use in establishing operating limits for various aircraft types
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
Work remotely, in laboratory settings, and at designated field locations, including cold and remote environments such as Antarctica, Greenland, and Alaska

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in snow and ice engineering, polar logistics, or related technical research
Experience with data collection, data analysis, laboratory or field work, and technical report preparation
Ability to apply technical judgment and resolve laboratory or field instrumentation and equipment issues
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks
Ability to work independently and coordinate with researchers and technical personnel
Experience with polar or cold-region research and field operations
Experience developing technical guidance, specifications, or UFC documents
Part-time availability; may be required to work additional hours as needed
Expected travel time is less than 40%
Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy
Expected driving time is less than 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation & Paid Personal Time
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Leave of Absence