Field Mission Operations Engineer

Shift5; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Transit benefits

Job summary

Shift5 seeks a Mission Operations Specialist to support installation, configuration, testing, and sustainment of hardware and software across customer platforms. The role blends field integration, hardware deployment, and systems sustainment in a remote, field-facing position based out of San Diego.

You will work hands-on with military and commercial platforms, travel up to 30% domestically and occasionally internationally, and partner with Mission Deployment Engineers to ensure system readiness

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in field installations, electronics, networking, or related hands-on tech.
• Proficiency with hand tools, basic electronic test equipment, Windows OS, and Ethernet/IP communications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to read basic technical procedures.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, hardware assembly, software installation, and system testing in field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in industrial, maritime, rail, or military settings.
• Active Associate degree or equivalent hands-on training; willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Install Shift5 hardware, sensors, networking equipment, and cabling on various platforms and environments.
• Configure and install software, OS images, and system configurations across customer hardware.
• Execute startup checklists and verification tests to ensure readiness and compliance with standards.
• Travel to customer sites to lead on-site integration, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot on-site hardware, software, network, and installation issues; escalate complex cases as needed.
• Document installation activities and test results; prepare deployment kits and tools.

Skills

Field installations

Electronics

Networking

Windows/Linux

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Shift5 seeks a Mission Operations Specialist to support installation, configuration, testing, and sustainment of hardware and software across customer platforms. The role blends field integration, hardware deployment, and systems sustainment in a remote, field-facing position based out of San Diego.

You will work hands-on with military and commercial platforms, travel up to 30% domestically and occasionally internationally, and partner with Mission Deployment Engineers to ensure system readiness