Senior Access Control & Genetec Systems Engineer

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior Programming & Commissioning Engineer to build the programming and commissioning function from the ground up.

This role will define runbooks, standards, and processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality system commissioning across sites. As the program matures, you will grow into a leadership role managing a team of engineers, while traveling to project sites as needed to lead commissioning efforts and ensure design specifications and quality

Qualifications

• 6–7+ years in security systems engineering.
• Hands-on programming and commissioning experience.
• Strong ability to create processes and standards from scratch.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and refine programming and commissioning runbooks and SOPs from scratch.
• Program and commission Genetec-based access control and video surveillance systems.
• Collaborate with program managers and cross‑functional teams to align schedules.
• Develop training materials and mentor engineers as the team scales.
• Travel to project sites to lead or support commissioning activities.
• Evaluate and integrate additional systems beyond Genetec as needed.
• Identify gaps in processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Move into people leadership as the program grows.

Skills

Programming & scripting

Commissioning

Leadership

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Genetec

Job description

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior Programming & Commissioning Engineer to build the programming and commissioning function from the ground up.

This role will define runbooks, standards, and processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality system commissioning across sites. As the program matures, you will grow into a leadership role managing a team of engineers, while traveling to project sites as needed to lead commissioning efforts and ensure design specifications and quality