Forward Deployed Engineer, Shift5
$100-200k
+ Bonus program and bonus
US Citizenship is required
Security platform for aerospace, rail & defense
Job no longer available
Security platform for aerospace, rail & defense
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$100-200k
+ Bonus program and bonus
US Citizenship is required
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build a smarter, safer, and more secure world by creating resilient and mission-ready fleets.
Role
Who you are
- You'll be a hands-on problem-solver who thrives under pressure and can translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions
- You must be comfortable working in a variety of environments, from a customer's headquarters to climbing on the belly of an aircraft in an un-air-conditioned hangar
- You're an anticipatory problem-solver
- You're always a step ahead, identifying potential roadblocks before anyone else
- We recognize that the necessary skillsets for this role are broad, spanning both hardware and software
- We don't expect any single candidate to have 100% of these skills. Instead, we are looking for individuals who have deep expertise in either hardware or software, a passion for learning new skills, and the drive to solve complex, ambiguous problems.
- The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in a combination of the following hardware and software-focused skills:
- Hardware & Systems: Mastery of Linux operating systems, electrical engineering or electronics technologies, networking and serial communication protocols, and device security concepts
- You have a knack for turning raw data into actionable insights and are comfortable with a physical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Software & Development: Excellence in popular programming languages like Python or Javascript
- You have a generative mindset, seeing a problem and taking action to solve it
- You have experience with OS container technologies and can independently decompose complex software problems to develop reliable, properly scoped solutions
- Experience: Proven experience in a related field engineering or software development role
- Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Citizenship: US Citizenship is required
- Security Clearance: The ability to obtain or hold a US Government Security Clearance
- You bring calm to chaos, thrive on complex challenges, and are ready to shape how the world’s most important transportation assets are operated at scale
What the job involves
- Shift5 is hiring a select group of Forward Deployed Engineers to join our growing team
- This role is crucial for delivering exceptional technical support directly to our customers
- As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be a key technical partner, working on-site with customers to deploy our products and ensure their success
- Provide Technical Expertise: Act as the technical authority for our customers, guiding them through the deployment and operationalization of our technologies
- Problem-Solve: Develop engineered solutions to difficult and ambiguous problems, working as part of a cross-functional team
- Customer Advocacy: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, serving as a liaison to manage expectations and ensure effective problem resolution
- Travel: Be comfortable with up to 40-75% travel within the U.S. to customer sites
Our take
Shift5 dominates the fairly niche area of protecting transportation and military systems from cyberattacks. It delivers an observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), that enables real-time decision intelligence from the single asset level to across entire fleets.
With the Biden administration making efforts to improve cybersecurity among federal governmental agencies, Shift5 is well primed to profit from its specific focus on defending transportation networks. By operating in an area that is both massively underserved and rapidly growing, there is no doubt opportunities will continue to fall at the company's feet in the coming years.
With an enormous amount of funding raised, Shift5 has invested in expansion and product development, as well as growing its team. It already supports multiple branches of the US military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Special Operations. Its recent release of a new module for predictive maintenance further enhances the platform's value, with it now able to help improve fleet readiness and avoid critical failures.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Sep 2025
$75m
SERIES C
Jun 2023
$33m
SERIES B
Total funding: $182.1m
Company benefits
- Employer paid health insurance
- 401k employer contribution
- HSA employer contribution
- Share options
- Flexible and unlimited paid time off
- Flexible and hybrid work options
- Three months paid parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
Company HQ
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA
Leadership
Josh Lospinoso
(CEO)Currently a Board Member for the Association of American Rhodes Scholars and a Venture Partner at First In. Acted as CTO for RedOwl Analytics and has served as a Captain in the US Army.
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