Mission Operations Specialist - San Diego

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

Support end-to-end field installation and sustainment of Shift5 solutions across customer platforms. Install and configure hardware, sensors, networking equipment, cabling, and software/OS images (Windows/Linux). Run startup checklists and verification tests to confirm readiness and compliance, troubleshoot on-site issues, and document configurations and results. Lead on-site integration, upgrades, and preventative maintenance alongside customers and Mission Deployment Engineers, with up to 30% domestic travel.

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Mission Operations Specialist - San Diego

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Job Summary

Support end-to-end field installation and sustainment of Shift5 solutions across customer platforms. Install and configure hardware, sensors, networking equipment, cabling, and software/OS images (Windows/Linux). Run startup checklists and verification tests to confirm readiness and compliance, troubleshoot on-site issues, and document configurations and results. Lead on-site integration, upgrades, and preventative maintenance alongside customers and Mission Deployment Engineers, with up to 30% domestic travel.
Location: San Diego
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 across customer hardware.
  • •Execute installation procedures, startup checklists, and operational verification tests to ensure readiness and compliance.
  • •Travel to customer sites to lead integration, upgrades, and preventative maintenance alongside Mission Deployment Engineers.
  • •Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, network, and installation issues and document configurations, equipment setup, and test results.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

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

Key Requirements

  • •1–4 years of experience supporting technical equipment and field installations, including electronics, networking, or IT systems.
  • •Proficiency with hand tools, basic electronic test equipment, Windows operating systems, and Ethernet/IP-based communications.
  • •Hands-on experience with technical troubleshooting, hardware assembly, software installation, and system testing in field environments.
  • •Ability to read basic technical procedures and perform work in dynamic environments, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • •Associate degree or technical certification (or equivalent hands-on experience), plus an active U.S. security clearance or willingness to obtain one.
Experience:1-4 years
Education:Associate's
Skills:Attention to detailTechnical troubleshootingSelf-motivationProactive problem-solvingBias for action
Certifications:Technical certification
Tech Stack:WindowsLinuxEthernetIP-based communicationsNetworking equipmentCablingSensorsMultimetersLogic analyzersWiring diagrams

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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