Shift5 is the Operational Intelligence platform for America’s defense and transportation systems, transforming untapped operational technology into actionable insights that enable peak performance and cyber resilience. Backed by Insight.
About the role
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
What they're looking for
- Experience in mechanical engineering of rugged electrical enclosure design, bracket/installation kit design, or hands-on hardware integration. (3+ years, 7+ years for Senior)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools , including SolidWorks and Siemens NX & Teamcenter, for detailed design, drafting, GD&T, and assembly validation
- Strong engineering fundamentals across first-principles physics, FEA, sheet metal fabrication, and advanced manufacturing methods
- Hands-on-Experience with mechanical prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, regulated environments involving MIL-STD-810 (shock, vibration, environmental) and DO-160 standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
More about this role
Shift5 is building the data platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We deliver cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance capabilities that enable defense and commercial fleets to operate with greater readiness, resilience, and mission assurance.
We are seeking a mission-aligned Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design, development and integration of cutting-edge rugged hardware for data collection and processing on the edge.
This role sits at the intersection of Mechanical Design , Hardware Lifecycle Management , and Aerospace/Defense Compliance and will play a critical role in supporting Shift5’s next phase of growth.
This is an active, in-office and field-oriented role. It requires a desire to get hands-on in the field with customer platforms, technical fluency in mechanical design, ownership of the full hardware development lifecycle, an ambitious mindset to do whatever it takes, and the relentless drive needed to solve the toughest problems facing our customers.
- Design and develop ruggedized electronic enclosure assemblies and custom mechanical installation kits using first-principles physics and engineering analysis to comply with military...
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