Rugged Hardware Engineer for Field Deployments & Enclosures

Shift5; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program and equity

Healthcare coverage

Health Savings Account with employer H

Life and Disability Insurance

Uncapped paid time off

Transit benefits

Job summary

Shift5 is building a data platform for onboard OT; we seek a Mechanical Engineer to design rugged hardware for edge data collection and processing. You will own mechanical design, lifecycle management, and regulatory alignment for aerospace/defense contexts.

Expect hands-on field work and close customer collaboration. You will lead CAD/PLM activities, prototype, test, and drive improvements from field feedback while adhering to MIL-STD‑810 and DO‑160.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience; senior level 7+ years.
• Experience designing rugged electrical enclosure systems and hardware integration.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Siemens NX for design, GD&T and assembly validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ruggedized electronic enclosure assemblies and installation kits.
• Own CAD modeling and PLM for rugged assemblies, producing production drawings with GD&T under DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Collaborate with vendors on tooling, procurement, BOMs, and design revisions.
• Travel to customer sites for on-site fit checks, installations, and testing.
• Prototype, test, and validate mechanical designs against structural, thermal and environmental requirements.
• Translate field findings into design improvements addressing interface and manufacturability.

Skills

First-principles physics

FEA

Hands-on prototyping

Travel willingness

Strong problem-solving

Self-motivated

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

Shift5 is building a data platform for onboard OT; we seek a Mechanical Engineer to design rugged hardware for edge data collection and processing. You will own mechanical design, lifecycle management, and regulatory alignment for aerospace/defense contexts.

Expect hands-on field work and close customer collaboration. You will lead CAD/PLM activities, prototype, test, and drive improvements from field feedback while adhering to MIL-STD‑810 and DO‑160.