Technical Operations Engineer

Distributed Spectrum•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Operations Engineer at Distributed Spectrum will combine radio domain expertise with engineering know-how to ensure AI-driven sensing systems deliver reliable, actionable intelligence. This role involves analyzing RF events, evaluating customer requests, and applying radio-specific workflows to guide operators and engineers. The engineer will also leverage skills in networking, systems configuration, and troubleshooting to maintain and optimize edge sensors. This position serves as a critical bridge between customer-facing deployments and the technical backend, working across field operations and engineering.

Requirements

Experience in technical operations, systems engineering, or field support roles, ideally with RF or communications systems.
Strong radio expertise: ability to analyze signals, assess customer workflows, and interpret system outputs with domain knowledge.
Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, wireless protocols) and distributed systems.
Proficient in Linux command line operations; able to patch sensors, update config files, and manage systems remotely.
Strong troubleshooting, adaptability, and an edge-case mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable with both technical teams and field operators.
Willingness to travel extensively and work in diverse, sometimes austere, environments.
Eligible for US security clearance.
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Military or government experience working with RF systems.
Familiarity with tools for autonomous system integration.
Experience with AI-informed, edge-deployed sensors or autonomy platforms.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret classical RF and AI outputs from systems, identifying root causes of anomalies and explaining signal behavior.
Evaluate customer requests related to radio and signal workflows, advising on feasibility and translating technical constraints into clear feedback.
Apply RF domain expertise, introducing correct terminology and workflows that strengthen internal and external communications.
Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, including command line operations for patching devices and updating configuration files.
Ensure system networking health and performance, diagnosing issues in distributed environments.
Support live deployments, from planning and setup through monitoring, troubleshooting, and post-mission reporting.
Collaborate with engineering teams to feed real-world insights back into hardware, software, and AI model development.
Document workflows and train internal teams, codifying best practices in technical operations.