Full Time Engineering Position

Skeleton Key; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off and corporate holidays

Awesome HQ space

Job summary

Skeleton Key, based in the Boston area with HQ in Watertown, MA, seeks an engineer to embed high-tech sensors into escape room props. You will coordinate with third-party vendors and physically install devices using drilling and wiring, contributing to immersive experiences.

Projects range from Arduino-based installations to interactive props, with opportunities to script and tinker. The role requires hands-on hardware skills, problem solving, and a proactive approach in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS (Class of 2017 welcome!)
• Experience with hands-on mechanical projects and/or set fabrication
• Expertise in Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• Familiarity with programming languages
• Proficiency in Google Docs & Sheets and/or Microsoft Word & Excel
• Flexible, self-motivated, and proactive

Responsibilities

• Physically embed sensors into props (drilling and wiring).
• Coordinate with Set Fabricator to embed sensors.
• Communicate areas on props/sets where sensors should be embedded.
• Work on a range of projects from programming to DIY/prop making.

Skills

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Programming languages

Mechanical skills

Set fabrication

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Google Docs & Sheets

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

Job Description

Skeleton Key is seeking a Boston area based engineer. Each of our rooms will have high tech integration, so s/he will be responsible for coordinating between the following third party vendors:

1. Sensor developer (they have developed five types of Arduino sensors, including RFID and photoresistor, that will be embedded in the props)

Your role: Physically embed these sensors into the props. This will require drilling and wiring skills.

1. Set fabricator (they produce our set pieces, generally made of foam and wood)

Your role: Communicate areas on the props/sets where you need to embed the sensors so that they can modify accordingly

1. Sound Control System (they handle the script for all sound and light events)

The range of projects you’ll be working on will vary greatly, with some involving programming, and some being more DIY/prop making in nature. The range includes:

• Arduino Treasure Box- http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Knock-Knock-Treasure-Box/
• Camel- Install an irrigation nozzle inside of a lifesized camel so that when the proximity sensor is activated, the camel will spit
• Kaypro computer- Replace the screen and write script to accept text inputs and respond with a prescribed output

Qualifications

• BA/BS (Class of 2017 welcome!)
• Experience with hands-on mechanical projects and/or set fabrication
• Expertise in Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• Familiarity with programming languages
• Proficiency in Google Docs & Sheets and/or Microsoft Word & Excel
• Flexible, self-motivated, and proactive

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off and corporate holidays
• Ability to make your own schedule
• Awesome HQ space (complete with zebra seating & a shuffleboard!)

Company Description

Skeleton Key is an innovative escape room concept combined with a bar and lounge. We have three locations opening in 2017: the first location in Lynnfield, MA (June), the second in West Hartford, CT (August), and the third in White Plains, NY (November). Our headquarters office is located in Watertown, MA. Skeleton Key is brought to you by the founders of Muse Paintbar, a paint and sip experience with 23 studios in 8 states. We're eager to use our expertise in the retail entertainment industry to bring our customers memorable adventures.