Hardware (Electrical) Engineer
Quick Summary
$130,000–$180,000 Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup Employer-paid medical, dental,
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.
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.
This is not a theoretical R&D role. 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.
Responsibilities
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Requirements
~1 min readUncapped paid time off policy
Flexible work & remote work policy
Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
Shift5 is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. 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.
Listing Details
- Posted
- March 3, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 20, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 25
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 42%
- Scored at
- April 20, 2026
Signal breakdown

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.
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