Teams at Shift5

Leads federal legislative and regulatory advocacy for fleet cybersecurity and data modernization. The role develops Capitol Hill and executive agency relationships, advances favorable legislative and regulatory language, manages lobbying and government relations firms, tracks defense and transportation budget cycles, builds coalitions, and connects policy outcomes to commercial opportunities. Success requires translating complex OT and cybersecurity concepts into policy proposals and navigating authorization, appropriations, and agency implementation processes.

Own purchasing and strategic sourcing for hardware, components, materials, and contract manufacturing. Manage suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, oversee purchase orders, mitigate supply risks, monitor inventory and supplier performance, and improve procurement processes. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Program teams to support new product introductions, regulatory compliance, and predictable material availability.

Designs and integrates ruggedized electronic enclosures and mechanical installation kits for aerospace and defense platforms. Owns CAD modeling, PLM, production drawings, GD&T, prototyping, testing, validation, and hardware lifecycle management. Partners with suppliers on tooling, procurement, BOMs, and revisions. Travels to customer sites for mechanical fit checks, installations, integration testing, and field deployment while resolving structural, thermal, environmental, fitment, and manufacturability issues.