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Specter Ai · 3 months ago

Deployment Operations Engineer

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Specter is creating a software-defined control plane for the physical world, focusing on protecting American businesses through a connected hardware-software ecosystem. The Deployment Operations Engineer will be responsible for installing and commissioning systems in the field, ensuring they operate smoothly, and maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Install and commission Specter systems in the field: power, radios, antennas, and enclosures

Run clean electrical and network installs: conduit, grounding, labeling, weatherproofing

Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity (power, network, RF) and deliver back crisp handover reports

Work with local authorities, utilities, and inspectors to secure permits and pass inspections

Maintain accurate as-builts, documentation, and checklists; help refine playbooks so every install gets faster and better

Support pilots and field testing; provide feedback to engineering teams on hardware, software, and process improvements

Be ready for long days, remote work sites, and hard, physical work

Qualification

Electrical workTelecom deploymentsNetworking gearMechanical instinctsSafety protocolsValid driver’s licenseCommunication

Required

Install and commission Specter systems in the field: power, radios, antennas, and enclosures

Run clean electrical and network installs: conduit, grounding, labeling, weatherproofing

Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity (power, network, RF) and deliver back crisp handover reports

Work with local authorities, utilities, and inspectors to secure permits and pass inspections

Maintain accurate as-builts, documentation, and checklists; help refine playbooks so every install gets faster and better

Support pilots and field testing; provide feedback to engineering teams on hardware, software, and process improvements

Be ready for long days, remote work sites, and hard, physical work

Preferred

3+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of: electrical work, telecom deployments, small cell/private LTE/5G, data center or industrial power systems, or equivalent high-stakes fieldwork

Strong mechanical and electrical instincts; able to safely wire, mount, and power systems

Familiarity with radios, antennas, or networking gear (LTE/5G/CBRS a plus)

Comfort working at heights, with lifts, and around heavy equipment

Clean safety record; disciplined with lockout/tagout, PPE, and RF safety

Strong communication skills—clear, professional, and direct with teammates, vendors, and regulators

Valid driver's license; comfortable traveling and working off-hours when sites require