Job Details

Overview

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT). As a fast-growing scale-up, we specialize in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate. By unlocking and democratizing the vast potential of onboard OT data, we help our customers fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Ready to be part of the next frontier in transportation and critical infrastructure? Come join us.

Values

Our Values:

• Embrace Truth and Integrity: Base decisions on data, foster open dialogue, and uphold unwavering integrity.
• User-Centric Focus: Prioritize user needs to guide our actions and resource allocation.
• Collaborative & Adaptable: Collaborate for excellence, learning from failures and driving iterative improvements, recognizing every decision's significance.

Position

Shift5 is seeking an Applied Data Scientist to join our Value Engineering team and embed with customers on our most critical projects. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, have a "no task too small" mindset, and have the ability to take a complex business problem, deconstruct it into testable hypotheses, and use data to deliver actionable insights.

Required

• Ability to break down unstructured, ambiguous, and complex problems into smaller, manageable parts
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time (US only).
• Fluency in a generic analytics coding language (R, Matlab, Python, SQL)
• Strong data needs analysis skills, including the ability to identify the type of data and technical tests required to validate hypotheses.
• Proven ability to articulate the business impact of data analysis and connect findings to specific decision points.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of clearly and efficiently presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
• A humble and receptive attitude toward feedback, and the confidence to admit when you're wrong.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end, independent project execution from problem definition to final deliverable.
• Experience working with time-series data.
• A blend of formal education and job experience in data science or a related field - ideally in a master's or doctorate program.
• Industry experience in defense, aerospace, or cybersecurity.
• 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
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other protected status.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, response to the self-identification survey is voluntary. Completion is confidential and will not be considered in the hiring process. Any information you provide will be used solely for compliance reporting and kept in a confidential file.

How to apply

Interested in building your career at Shift5? Submit your resume and contact details to be considered for future opportunities.