Hardware (Electrical) Engineer at Shift5

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, Aerospace, RailIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience designing circuit boards (experience with PCB design and layout highly preferred) (7+ years for Senior Hardware Engineer)
  • Experience with FPGA design
  • Experience with Electrical CAD software packages (Altium preferred)
  • Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and others)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing/production processes and AS9100/ISO9001
  • Knowledge of MIL, DO, and IPC standards is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Component selection
  • Schematic capture
  • Printed circuit board design / layout
  • Working on an interdisciplinary team to create the most compact and cost-effective assemblies
  • Analyzing existing systems to identify flaws or inefficiencies
  • Making modifications to increase computer performance
  • Assessing customer needs and company standards
  • Building or overseeing the assembly of prototypes
  • Testing prototypes to ensure design specifications are met
  • Designing support equipment and cables
  • Identifying defects
  • Estimating cost, reliability, and safety factors

Skills

Schematic Capture
PCB Design
PCB Layout
Component Selection
Prototype Assembly
Prototype Testing
Hardware Configuration
System Analysis

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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