Shift5

Integration Engineer

Shift5

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Perform detailed vehicle system analysis and trade studies to define integration requirements and ensure compatibility with existing platforms (e.g., electrical power, cooling, space, weight).
  • Contribute to system architecture and detailed cable harness design specifications, including selecting components, defining routing, and creating installation procedures.
  • Interpret and apply engineering data, including avionics wiring schematics (e.g., block diagrams, interconnect diagrams) and mechanical drawings to plan and execute system installations.
  • Execute the installation of hardware on aircraft and other weapon systems, including rack mounting, cable routing, termination, and securing components per military and industry standards.
  • Develop, execute, and document test plans and procedures to perform system testing (e.g., functional, environmental, EMI/EMC) on integrated hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot complex system anomalies, isolate root causes in hardware or wiring, and implement corrective actions.
  • Draft, provide input, and maintain technical documentation, including detailed technical reports, integration plans, and risk management and planning documents (e.g., hazard analysis, FMECA).
  • Apply a strong understanding of government certification processes (e.g., FAA, military airworthiness standards like MIL-HDBK-516) to ensure all design and installation activities meet regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or design within the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Proven ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex avionics wiring schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience with cable harness design tools.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware installation on aircraft, including knowledge of proper tooling, crimping, soldering, and wire harness assembly techniques.
  • Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes and standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461).
  • Familiarity with DoD systems integration processes and proven comfort/experience interfacing with DoD systems engineers, technicians, and maintainers.
  • Familiarity with serial communications protocols (ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN).
  • Active Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  • Travel: Be comfortable with up to 40-75% travel within the U.S. to customer sites.
  • Familiarity with flight test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Benefits
  • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
  • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
  • Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Uncapped paid time off policy
  • Flexible work & remote work policy
  • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
systems engineeringintegrationcable harness designhardware installationtroubleshootingtest plansEMI/EMC testingavionics wiring schematicsmechanical drawingsserial communications protocols
Soft skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationtechnical documentation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Systems EngineeringActive Security Clearance