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RTX
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Joint Polar Satellite System Common Ground System | Raytheon
Ground terminals located at McMurdo Station and Queen Maud Land, Antarctica; Svalbard, Norway; Fairbanks, Alaska and White Sands, New Mexico, will decrease data latency by providing multiple sites for constellation data downlinks.

division of Raytheon

Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC) was a division of Raytheon that provided logistics, operations, and staffing for the National Science Foundation's operations in Antarctica and Antarctic waters. Its contract with the United … Wikipedia
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Industry Polar Region Logistics and Resources
Defunct March 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)
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Industry Polar Region Logistics and Resources
Defunct March 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)
Fate Dissolved
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Wikipedia
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Raytheon Polar Services Company - Wikipedia
November 10, 2024 - The US Antarctic Program Participant Guide lists RPSC's role in Antarctica as the following: ... Raytheon Polar Services operates the Antarctic Fire Department.
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Mediaroom
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Raytheon: Raytheon Completes Satellite Downlink in Antarctica for Critical Weather Systems - Jun 7, 2011
AURORA, Colo., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) team successfully completed the third major communications upgrade at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of future scientific and environmental satellite missions.
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YouTube
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Whistleblower Reveals What Raytheon is Really Doing in Antarctica - YouTube
Do you ever wonder why you can't just visit Antarctica? A whistleblower joins Chad Robichaux to reveal what Raytheon is really doing in Antarctica.In this ep...
Published   April 28, 2025
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AFP Fact Check
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Antarctic research facility does not produce energy weapons | Fact Check
February 21, 2024 - AFP contacted Raytheon, but no response was forthcoming. AFP and other news organizations have written about the IceCube research since the opening in 2010. Image · Graphic on the IceCube neutrino observatory in Antarctica (AFP) Iain Boyd, a professor of aerospace engineering and director of the Center for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado, said the claims in the video are not plausible.
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Apple Podcasts
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Whistleblower Reveals What Raytheon is Really Doing in Antarctica | TRS 055
April 28, 2025 - Eric Hecker is a former U.S. Navy serviceman and ex-Raytheon contractor who worked as a firefighter and plumber at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. During his tenure at the facility, Hecker claims to have observed advanced ...
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YouTube
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Eric Hecker - Antarctica Firefighter for Raytheon Exposes Scary Earthquake Weapon | SRS #66 (Part 3) - YouTube
Last but certainly not least, Eric Hecker closes out our Whistleblower Marathon this week on SRS. Eric is former Navy and contractor for Raytheon, a major U....
Published   July 21, 2023
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Antarcticaonline
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Getting to Antarctica
Get Paid To Go Sign on with the support contractor. This is the company whose job it is to provide logistic support to the U.S. Antarctic Program. Currently the position is held by Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC), in Centennial, Colorado. Supporting the Antarctic Program means everything ...
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Reddit
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r/antarctica on Reddit: Interested in working in Antarctica, and curious about my options
July 12, 2020 -

I have an odd combination of skills that I think should make me a strong candidate for an antarctic program, but I am not really sure where to start. I'm hoping that some of you might be able to give me advice, or just talk ideas with me.

I am a 42 year old american with an engineering degree who's spent the last 13 years working as a software developer for astronomy data reduction systems. I am also a mountaineer and SAR member/EMT with nearly a decade of experience on a very busy team. I'm comfortable camping on glaciers for long periods of time if there are jobs that involve field work, and frankly, that kind of work sounds very appealing to me...

I have heard through the SAR rumor mill that EMT or SAR are both very attractive things to have on an application for working in antarctica, but none of the people I have spoken to have done it...

I think next year (2021-2022 season) would be a good time for me career wise to try antarctica for a season to see if I like it.

Any thoughts on types of things I should be looking for? places to apply? etc?

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Welcome. USAP jobs are just that: jobs. For the most part it's like a job anywhere else, it just happens to be in an exotic location. You'll be hired based on your professional skills. Don't listen to those rumors; it's unlikely that anyone will care that you can camp on a glacier. EMT or SAR are only required if you're being hired specifically for a position that requires those skills (most don't). There are occasionally mountaineering positions or instructor jobs with the Field Safety Training Program, but turnover is very low and the bar is high. Most Virtually all SAR team members have 'regular' jobs, and SAR is just a volunteer task they do in addition to their normal duties. Based on your description of your skills, you might look into a position with one of the astronomy experiments at the South Pole. Groups like IceCube and the South Pole Telescope hire techies on a contractual basis to maintain the instrumentation. These positions are typically hired by the home institution (e.g., the University of Chicago, Harvard, etc.) rather than a USAP contractor -- so it will take a bit of investigation on your part to find the position postings. Good luck.
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I would recommend applying for jobs with Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE). There are some jobs with them that would fit your skillset. Might not end up with a job at a field camp, but possibly in McMurdo. Also next year may or may have cuts to staff because of covid. So it could be a little more difficult to get a position. But if it is something you want to do I recommend applying for any job you are qualified for. You can also find a list of employers and more info on the USAP website Edit: typo and adding link
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YouTube
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Ex-Raytheon Whistleblower Gives Inside Scoop on Antarctica - YouTube
Patrick Bet-David interviews ex-Raytheon whistleblower Eric Hecker who gives the inside scoop on Antarctica. Hecker is a former member of the Navy who worked...
Published   November 15, 2023
Views   605K
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PR Newswire
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Raytheon Completes Satellite Downlink in Antarctica for Critical Weather Systems
June 30, 2018 - AURORA, Colo., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) team successfully completed the third major communications upgrade at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of future scientific and environmental satellite missions.
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Osu
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Raytheon Polar Services Company 7400 S. Tucson Way Centennial, CO 80112 USA
This web site contains teachers' guides and activities for elementary school students about Antarctica. We also have a Web Expedition for middle school students. These activities have been designed to use as a supplement to your Earth Science course of study.
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NSF - National Science Foundation
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NSF Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station - Office of Polar Programs ...
Positioned at 90°S, the geographic South Pole. Sits atop the Antarctic ice sheet at an elevation of approximately 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) above sea level. Located in the interior of Antarctica, one of the most remote and extreme environments ...
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IceCube
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IceCube – IceCube
Detector IceCube, the South Pole neutrino observatory, is a cubic-kilometer particle detector made of Antarctic ice and located near the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. It is buried beneath the surface, extending to a depth of about 2,500 meters.
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Spotify
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Ex-Raytheon Whistleblower Gives Inside Scoop on Antarctica - PBD Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
November 15, 2023 - Listen to this episode from PBD Podcast on Spotify. Patrick Bet-David interviews ex-Raytheon whistleblower Eric Hecker who gives the inside scoop on Antarctica. Hecker is a former member of the Navy who worked for Raytheon, a major U.S. defense contractor. His position as a firefighter and plumber for the South Pole facility in Antarctica gave him unrestricted access to the compound.
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Substack
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Whistleblower reveals BIZARRE experiments Raytheon is doing in Antarctica
April 28, 2025 - “Fun” would be one adjective ... and Raytheon Contractor, Eric Hecker. Eric was a plumber at a remote site in Antarctica. While many may be asking the question, “what does a plumber have to do with secret technology?” Well the answer is simple: at a place like the South Pole, you can’t just hop on the Google machine and find someone to fix the pipes. Serving the role of a plumber in such a remote location provided Eric ...
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USAP
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The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - ARSV Laurence M. Gould Charter Extension
About Antarctica · About the Continent · The Antarctic Treaty · Video Clips, Maps, and Images · Educational Opportunities and Resources · Grantee Support · Research Opportunities · Information for Proposers · Calendars and Schedules · Conferences, Committees, and Workshops ·