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About the role
Lead RF and wireless system architecture: modeling, trade studies, and performance validation across Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah), 802.11, LTE, 5G NR, and long-range sub-GHz systems Root-cause and optimize performance across PHY, MAC, and network layers
What they're looking for
- Strong background in RF system modeling, link-level simulation, and channel modeling
- Deep expertise in 802.11 PHY/MAC—especially 802.11ah (HaLow)—or similar low-power, long-range RF technologies
- Experience with RF field surveys, propagation analysis, and deployment validation
- Strong experience configuring and debugging RF devices on Linux-based platforms
- Hands-on experience with RF/system modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, NS-3) and lab instrumentation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, OTA chambers)
- Experience supporting DVT, FCC/CE certification, production RF tuning, and large-scale operational deployments
More about this role
Company Background
Specter's mission is to help automate the physical world.
Today, we build video sensors with state-of-the-art AI agents that answer any question, anywhere in their environments. Our systems can automatically detect and reason about any physical activity captured on camera, from security incidents (e.g. perimeter intrusion, theft, LPR), to safety monitoring (e.g. PPE detection, injured people), to operational efficiency (e.g. material tracking, congestion monitoring). We offer both long range wireless (1km range) and wired sensor variants to suit any deployment.
Our co-founders Xerxes and Philip are passionate about empowering our partners in the fast approaching world of physical AI and robotics. We are a small, fast growing team who hail from Anduril, Tesla, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces.
The Role
Specter is hiring an RF Systems Engineer to define and optimize the end-to-end wireless systems connecting thousands of edge devices across large, distributed environments. This role sits at the intersection of RF systems engineering, network architecture, modeling, and fleet-scale deployment.
You will own system-level models, simulations, and architectural...
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