Shift5
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$170,000 – $200,000/yr

Detections Engineer

United StatesUnited States·RosslynRemotemid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and build PoC capabilities to validate new anomaly detection techniques for cybersecurity threats, preventative maintenance issues, and telemetry anomalies.

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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.

Shift5 is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Detection Engineer to join our growing Research team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be building Proof of Concept (PoC) detection capabilities that bridge the gap between Data Science research and engineering delivery, sitting at the intersection of cybersecurity, preventative maintenance, and applied machine learning.

Responsibilities

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  • End-to-End PoC Algorithm Development: Design, prototype, and build PoC capabilities to validate new anomaly detection techniques for cybersecurity threats, preventative maintenance issues, and telemetry anomalies.

What We Offer

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  • Nice to Have

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  • 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) 

  • We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.  

    Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class. 

     

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Rosslyn, United States
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    July 30, 2026
    First seen
    July 30, 2026
    Last seen
    August 3, 2026

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    Shift5 is an observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), providing real-time data access and analytics for operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity within the defense, aerospace, and rail industries.

    Employees
    125
    Founded
    2018
    Domain
    shift5.io
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    Shift5Detections Engineer$170k–$200k