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Solutions Engineer

Shift5
Location
Rosslyn, VA or Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Go-to-Market
Salary
$135,000 - $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in solutions, systems, integration, field, mission, or customer-facing engineering in a complex hardware/software environment
  • Ability to translate ambiguous mission needs into system context, preliminary architecture, interfaces, assumptions, risks, and actionable technical questions
  • Strong technical writing, visual communication, and presentation skills tailored to customers, operators, executives, evaluators, and engineers
  • Hands-on aptitude with integrated systems and disciplined troubleshooting; Linux, networking, APIs, embedded systems, operational technology, data flows, or platform-interface experience
  • Sound customer judgment: distinguish validated capability from assumptions, protect commitment boundaries, and escalate uncertainty early
  • Ability to manage dynamic priorities, collaborate without formal authority, travel for customer and event needs
Nice to have
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, rail, mission operations, proposal, systems engineering
What the job really is

The Solutions Engineer at Shift5 will engage with customers to identify mission needs and translate these into technical solutions and proposals. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop preliminary architectures, create technical documentation, and support technology demonstrations. The engineer will also maintain reusable solution assets and ensure a smooth transition from proposal to execution.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $135,000 - $170,000
  • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Competitive salary and stock options in a fast-growing startup
  • Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
  • Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • Expected travel: 20–35%
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and requires strong communication skills
  • The position may require managing dynamic priorities and collaborating without formal authority
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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