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Shift5 · 9 hours ago

Hardware (Electrical) Engineer

positionArlington, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$130K/yr - $180K/yr
date3+ years exp

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT) and seeks a Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge hardware for their Intake product team. The role involves the full hardware development lifecycle, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB design/layout, while ensuring compliance with military and aerospace standards.

Cyber SecurityHardwareSoftwareTransportation

Responsibilities

Design and develop cutting-edge hardware for the Intake product team
Manage the full hardware development lifecycle, from component selection and schematic capture to PCB design/layout
Design and rigorously test electrical boards to demanding military and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, and DO-160
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create compact, cost-effective, and high-performance assemblies
Analyze existing systems and identify improvements
Build and test prototypes, ensuring designs meet specifications, cost, reliability, and safety factors

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSchematic designPCB design/layoutTesting to military standardsElectrical CAD softwareFPGA board designManufacturing processesMILDOIPC standardsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience (7+ years for Senior) with schematic design of circuit boards to military standards
Proven experience with testing to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, and DO-160 standards using test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
Experience with FPGA board design
Knowledge of manufacturing/production processes and experience in an AS9100/ISO9001 certified environment
Familiarity with MIL, DO, and IPC standards
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Preferred

PCB design and layout experience highly preferred
Experience in an AS9100 certified environment is highly valued
Proficiency in Electrical CAD software (Altium preferred)

Benefits

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
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)

Company

Shift5

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Shift5 is a cybersecurity company that provides hardware and software solutions to defend operational technology (OT) platforms.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Arlington, Virginia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://shift5.io/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$180.5M
Key Investors
HedosophiaMoore Strategic VenturesInsight Partners
2025-09-03Series C· $75M
2023-06-07Series B· $33M
2022-02-08Series B· $50M

Leadership Team

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Josh Lospinoso
CEO
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Recent News

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Shift5 Launches Advanced RF-Enabled GPS Threat Detection
2026-01-07
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Shift5 Named North American Technology Innovation Leader in Onboard OT Platforms
2025-12-24
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Shift5 Awarded Key Contract for AF's Fighter of Choice, the F-16 Fighting Falcon
2025-12-05
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