Shift5 is hiring a
Field Engineer

Summary

Join our growing team as a Field Engineer and become a subject matter expert in vehicles and weapon systems used by our DoD and commercial customers. You'll develop expertise in decomposing onboard systems, fielding Shift5 technologies, and solving complex problems.

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

Responsibilities

• 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, managing expectations, and achieving successful outcomes
• Partner with Shift5 account teams as the technical voice of authority for the customer to drive successful engagements
• Orchestrate the delivery ecosystem across a varied environment of technology and partners, connecting cross-functional, and virtual project teams to deliver a successful program
• Manage and facilitate customer problems and solution escalation, serving as a liaison with Shift5 Senior Leadership to ensure effective resolution
• Learn the breadth and depth of Shift5 resources, organizations and people, engaging them as necessary to help close business and see customers through to full operationalization of Shift5 technologies
• Continually demonstrate a growth mindset, acquiring new skills while maintaining your development and adaptability

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)