Manager, Detections

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.

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.

Shift5 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, Detections to lead the research and development of cutting-edge detection algorithms and systems. This role is pivotal in creating defenses against cyber threats targeting the unique operational technology (OT), embedded systems, and radio frequency (RF) communications integral to modern weapon systems and complex fleet transportation platforms. While the primary focus is on cybersecurity, this role will also contribute to developing detections relevant to predictive maintenance and operational safety use cases derived from the same onboard data streams. The position demands a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on contribution