Deployment Engineer

Deployment Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Up to 20% Domestic & International Travel Polar Field Services, Inc. supporting the Taara Connect Program Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Polar Field Services (PFS) is seeking a hands-on Deployment Engineer to support the Taara Connect program, an innovative wireless communications network delivering high-speed connectivity through Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) technology.

This role is ideal for an experienced telecommunications, networking, or field engineering professional who enjoys a combination of technical problem solving, deployment work, international travel, and working with cutting-edge technology.

• Conduct site surveys and assess deployment readiness.
• Install, integrate, align, and commission wireless communication systems.
• Perform optical and RF alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and network turn-up activities.
• Coordinate and manage deployment logistics for domestic and international installations.
• Train and oversee local contractors during deployment projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and improve deployment procedures, documentation, and best practices.
• Support network operations and incident response activities as needed.

• Associate degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of telecommunications, networking, or field engineering experience
• Experience installing and troubleshooting wireless, RF, or communications systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Valid U.S. driver's license and passport
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the year

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Network+, CCNA, or similar certifications
• Linux, Unix, or Windows administration experience
• Experience with telecommunications deployments, manufacturing support, or process development

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• Work with innovative communications technology
• International deployment opportunities
• Small, highly collaborative engineering teams
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on network growth and performance

If you're a self-starter who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and seeing projects through from planning to deployment, we'd love to hear from you.