Mission Operations Specialist - Fort Hood

Shift5
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 75,000 - 110,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 1-4 yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Attention to detail","Proactive problem-solving","Self-motivation","Ownership","Bias for action"]

Support on-site installation, configuration, and sustainment of Shift5 hardware and software across defense and commercial platforms. Install sensors, networking equipment, cabling, and system images; execute startup checklists and verification testing to meet quality and safety standards. Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, network, and installation issues, document deployments, and lead upgrades and preventative maintenance alongside customer and Mission Deployment Engineers.

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Mission Operations Specialist - Fort Hood

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Job Summary

Support on-site installation, configuration, and sustainment of Shift5 hardware and software across defense and commercial platforms. Install sensors, networking equipment, cabling, and system images; execute startup checklists and verification testing to meet quality and safety standards. Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, network, and installation issues, document deployments, and lead upgrades and preventative maintenance alongside customer and Mission Deployment Engineers.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install Shift5 hardware, sensors, networking equipment, and cabling on military and commercial platforms.
  • •Configure, install, and update software applications, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and system images on customer hardware.
  • •Run installation procedures, startup checklists, and operational verification tests to ensure readiness and compliance.
  • •Travel to deploy into the field to lead on-site integration, upgrades, and preventative maintenance activities.
  • •Document installation activities and test results, troubleshoot basic issues on-site, and escalate complex challenges to Mission Deployment Engineers.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,000 - 110,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •1–4 years supporting technical equipment, field installations, electronics, networking, IT systems, or related hands-on technologies.
  • •Proficiency with common hand tools, basic electronic test equipment, Windows operating systems, and basic Ethernet/IP-based communications.
  • •Hands-on troubleshooting, hardware assembly, software installation, and system testing in field environments.
  • •Ability to read basic technical procedures with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • •Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience:1-4 yearsDefenseDoDIndustrialMaritimeRail
Education:Associate's
Skills:Attention to detailProactive problem-solvingSelf-motivationOwnershipBias for action
Tech Stack:WindowsLinuxEthernetIPNetworking equipmentCablingSensorsOperating systemsSystem imagesMultimetersLogic analyzersWiring diagramsInstallation drawingsRuggedized computers

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Active U.S. security clearance

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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