Shift5
Hardware (Electrical) Engineer
Rosslyn, VA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$180kDetected 140 days ago
PCB DesignAltiumFPGAMIL-STDElectrical EngineeringHardware Design
About the role
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the full hardware development lifecycle, from component selection and schematic capture to PCB design and layout.
- Own the design and rigorous testing of electrical boards to demanding military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
- Partner closely with interdisciplinary teams to create compact, cost-effective, and high-performance assemblies.
- Drive measurable impact in hardware reliability by building and testing prototypes that meet strict safety and performance specifications.
- Identify and act on opportunities to improve existing systems through deep analysis and iterative design enhancements.
- Experience in schematic design of circuit boards to military standards (3+ years
- This role sits at the intersection of Electrical Design, Hardware Lifecycle Management, and Aerospace/Defense Compliance and will play a critical role in supporting Shift5's next phase of growth.
- It requires technical fluency in PCB design, ownership of the full hardware development lifecycle, and the Relentless Innovation needed to solve the toughest problems facing the transportation and defense industries.
Requirements
- 7+ years for Senior).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for hardware verification.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, regulated environments involving MIL-STD-810, 461, 704, 1275, and DO-160.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Nice to have
- include experience in an AS9100 certified environment and familiarity with IPC standards.
Compensation
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
- $130,000-$180,000
Benefits
- Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Uncapped paid time off policy
- Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
- Flexible work & remote work policy
Company info
- What We're Looking For
- 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 Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to drive the design and development of cutting-edge hardware for our Intake product team.
Equal opportunity
- Shift5 is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
- Job Applicants, Employees & Contractors
- Equal Opportunity Employer
This listing is sourced directly from Shift5's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.