Mechanical Engineer

Shift5
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 110,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Hands-on execution","Bias for action","Ownership","Proactive decision-making"]

Design and develop ruggedized mechanical hardware for edge data collection platforms, owning the full hardware lifecycle from CAD/PLM and GD&T drawings to prototyping, testing, and field deployment. Create enclosure assemblies and installation kits that meet DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 requirements, partner with vendors on BOMs and revisions, and translate field integration learnings into design improvements for manufacturability and reliability.

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Mechanical Engineer

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Job Summary

Design and develop ruggedized mechanical hardware for edge data collection platforms, owning the full hardware lifecycle from CAD/PLM and GD&T drawings to prototyping, testing, and field deployment. Create enclosure assemblies and installation kits that meet DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 requirements, partner with vendors on BOMs and revisions, and translate field integration learnings into design improvements for manufacturability and reliability.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop ruggedized electronic enclosure assemblies and custom mechanical installation kits to comply with military/aerospace standards.
  • •Own CAD modeling and PLM, generating production drawings with GD&T under DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
  • •Partner with vendors and suppliers to manage tooling, procurement, BOMs, and design revisions for manufacturing and field deployment.
  • •Travel and deploy into the field to lead mechanical fit checks, installations, and integration testing/support system verification.
  • •Prototype, test, and validate mechanical designs against structural, thermal, environmental, and integration requirements; translate findings into design improvements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 180,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionHsaLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRemote WorkTransit Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in rugged electrical enclosure, bracket/installation kit design, or hands-on hardware integration (7+ years for Senior).
  • •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 including first-principles physics and FEA, plus sheet metal fabrication and advanced manufacturing methods.
  • •Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceDefenseHardware integration
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingHands-on executionBias for actionOwnershipProactive decision-making
Tech Stack:Mechanical DesignCADPLMSolidWorksSiemens NXTeamcenterGD&TFEASheet metal fabricationDO-160MIL-STD-810

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Shift5
Provides cybersecurity and operational monitoring solutions for transportation and mobility systems, protecting connected vehicles, trains, and infrastructure from cyber threats while enabling real-time operational visibility and safety analytics.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, United States
Founded: 2016
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