Specter is creating a software-defined “control plane” for the physical world. We are starting with protecting American businesses by granting them ubiquitous perception over their physical assets.
To do so, we are creating a connected hardware-software ecosystem on top of multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology. This allows us to drive down the cost and time of deploying sensors by 10x. Our platform will ultimately become the perception engine for a company’s physical footprint, enabling real-time perimeter visibility and autonomous operations management.
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.
Role + Responsibilities:Specter is hiring an electrical engineer to design and develop robust sensor and compute systems, optimize product manufacturing, and assist with build/manufacturing programs.
Responsibilities include:Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to define system-level requirements
Own end-to-end design of embedded controllers, including schematics, layout, and hardware validation
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting on electrical and system-level issues
Support in-field hardware deployments through remote diagnostics and failure analysis
Lead research and prototyping of new technologies
3+ years of electronic hardware design experience
Experience working cross-functionally to define system architecture
Experience shipping high volume product (automotive and/or aerospace preferred) and working with contract manufacturers
Experience with board-level debugging, oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.
Working knowledge of embedded systems, including microcontrollers/processors, sensors, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, etc.)
Experience managing hardware development through the full product lifecycle
Working knowledge of power electronics design and battery management systems
Experience working with and evaluating contract manufacturers
Familiarity with scripting or firmware for hardware test automation (e.g., Python, embedded C)
Experience with AC/DC conversion and 120V AC systems (preferred, not required)
Altium Designer (required)
SPICE simulation tools (LTspice, QSpice, or equivalent)
Python (preferred for scripting, automation, or data analysis)
Skills Required
- 3+ years of electronic hardware design experience
- Experience working cross-functionally to define system architecture
- Experience shipping high volume product
- Experience with board-level debugging
- Working knowledge of embedded systems including microcontrollers
What We Do
Specter is an AI-powered platform that delivers real-time data and insights on private companies, enabling investors to make informed decisions. It offers an AI-driven deal sourcing platform and a dual-lens classification system for industries and tech verticals.
