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Salary: USD 110,000 - 150,000 / annual
Shift5 is building a data platform for onboard operational technology (OT) that delivers cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance capabilities to defense and commercial fleets. The company is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design, development, and integration of ruggedized hardware for data collection and processing at the edge.
This role sits at the intersection of mechanical design, hardware lifecycle management, and aerospace/defense compliance. It is an active, in-office and field-oriented position requiring hands-on engagement with customer platforms, technical fluency in mechanical design, ownership of the full hardware development lifecycle, and the drive to solve complex customer challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop ruggedized electronic enclosure assemblies and custom mechanical installation kits using first-principles physics and engineering analysis to comply with military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160).
- Own CAD modeling and PLM for ruggedized electronic assemblies and mechanical installation kits, generating production drawings with GD&T.
- Partner with vendors and suppliers to manage tooling, procurement, BOMs, and design revisions supporting manufacturing and field deployment.
- Travel and deploy into the field to work directly alongside customers, leading on-site mechanical fit checks, installations, and supporting integration testing and system verification.
- Prototype, test, and validate mechanical designs against real-world structural, thermal, environmental, and integration requirements.
- Translate field integration findings into actionable mechanical design improvements, resolving interface, fitment, environmental, and manufacturability issues.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering of rugged electrical enclosure design, bracket/installation kit design, or hands-on hardware integration (7+ years for Senior level).
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools, including SolidWorks and Siemens NX & Teamcenter, for detailed design, drafting, GD&T, and assembly validation.
- Strong engineering fundamentals across first-principles physics, FEA, sheet metal fabrication, and advanced manufacturing methods.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, regulated environments involving MIL-STD-810 (shock, vibration, environmental) and DO-160 standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong bias for action, proactive problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel as needed.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications:
- System-level electromechanical integration experience for defense/aerospace platforms, including cable routing, thermal management, structural load paths, and mounting constraints.
- Experience conducting vendor surveys, evaluating component supplier changes, and working closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
- Experience in an AS9100 certified environment and familiarity with IPC standards.
