Field Engineer - Remote

Overview

Shift5 is the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We’re a rapidly growing scale-up that specializes in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for operational technology (OT) systems across Defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a collaborative, passionate, and driven cadre of dynamic, multidisciplinary experts and we’re focused on helping our customer’s fleets run smarter and safer by accessing and democratizing the volumes of onboard OT data generated by transportation and freight fleets, and defense fleets and weapon systems. Come join us.

In Short

• Provide leadership and direction to orchestrate the overall delivery of Shift5's products in highly complex customer environments.
• Understand the Shift5 technology stack and successfully deploy it in support of PoC and production installations.
• Steer the customer to successful business outcomes.
• Foster and manage successful relationships with senior executive stakeholders.
• Partner with Shift5 account teams as the technical voice of authority for the customer.
• Orchestrate the delivery ecosystem across a varied environment of technology and partners.
• Manage and facilitate customer problems and solution escalation.
• Learn the breadth and depth of Shift5 resources and engage them as necessary.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, acquiring new skills while maintaining your development.
• Travel up to 40% in the U.S. required for this role.

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.
• 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.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain or hold a US Government Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000-200,000.
• 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).