Field Engineer

December 29, 2024

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $100k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 Field Service Engineer

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Shift5

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Shift5 is a company that provides an observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), bringing order to the complexity of onboard data in critical defense and transportation assets. Their solutions are designed to enhance the security, availability, safety, resilience, and reliability of fleets through real-time data access and observability. Shift5's services include predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, compliance, and GPS integrity, serving industries such as defense, aviation, and rail. The company aims to unlock the complete ecosystem of onboard data, enabling operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity teams to make rapid and well-informed decisions.

cybersecurity • data acquisition • transportation analytics

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

🔒 Cybersecurity

🚗 Transport

🚀 Aerospace

💰 $50M Series B on 2022-02

📋 Description

• Shift5 is hiring several full-time Field Engineers. • Become a subject matter expert in the vehicles and weapon systems used by our customers. • Develop expertise in the decomposition of onboard systems and fielding Shift5 technologies. • Responsible for developing engineered solutions to complex problems. • Provide leadership and direction for Shift5's product delivery in complex environments. • Understand the Shift5 technology stack and deploy it for installations. • Foster and manage relationships with senior executive stakeholders. • Serve as a liaison for customer problems and solution escalation. • Demonstrate a growth mindset and acquire new skills. • Travel up to 40% in the U.S. required.

🎯 Requirements

• Higher education preferred (Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience) • Related field engineering experience • Experience supporting the development and/or deployment of complex government and private sector systems or networks • A mastery of several of the following: • Linux • OS container technologies • Networking and serial communication protocols • Network and device security concepts • Data analysis • Electrical engineering or electronics technologies • Automating out tedious and repetitive tasks with brilliant scripting • Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide vision and direction in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced, and diverse environment • Ability to effectively drive business & technical conversations with consultants, engineers, partners & customers • Experience working with the US Government, defense, or the intelligence community • Strategic mindset with proven capability to translate strategy to tactical execution • Strong analytical skills, combined with a strategic orientation, as well as an aptitude for solving complex business problems • Experience managing projects with multiple work streams and partners; demonstrated strategic planning abilities • End-to-end ownership of commitments with the ability to break down ambiguous problems • US Citizenship • The ability to obtain or hold a US Government Security Clearance

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions • 401k with employer contributions • Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance • Uncapped paid time off policy • Flexible work & remote work policy • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)