Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer—whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications. As we expand, we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team to help us accelerate our product development initiatives. Location: primarily onsite in Syracuse, NY, with some flexibility to work remotely when the role and schedule allow.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document Mechanical system requirements working collaboratively with multiple technical disciplines
• Use 3D solid modeling to design mechanical solutions for tightly controlled enclosures and fixtures
• Perform structural, thermal, and other failure analyses to meet environmental and structural requirements
• Optimize designs for feasibility, manufacturability, cost, thermal performance, strength-weight efficiency, and ease of assembly
• Create and maintain cable assemblies/harnesses and other peripheral interface designs
• Solve design challenges using a variety of materials and fabrication methods including plastics, composites, metals, 3D-printing, machining, etc.
• Define, maintain, and communicate requirements to 3rd-party fabrication houses and work closely with them through component and product delivery
• Perform design verification and integration of new components and support in-field testing
• Author assembly instructions and drawings in support of in-house production
• Aid with the management of bills of material (BOM) and other production and fabrication artifacts
• Review hardware parts for obsolescence and identify suitable replacements
• Develop and provide information in support of project planning, execution, and oversight

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools
• Proficiency with performing thermal and structural analysis, detailed tolerance studies, dimensional fits and clearances analysis, and environmental hardening
• Proficiency in utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to convey requirements on drawings
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges through teamwork and collaboration
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if required for the position

Preferred:

• Experience with the design and development of hardened electronics enclosures
• Experience providing design oversight and detailed mechanical design review feedback
• Experience with strict configuration management and design control
• Experience with the design and implementation of radar, communication, and other sensor systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D modeling software
• FEA simulation using ANSYS software
• Experience with configuration management systems such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM)

Benefits