Senior Design Engineer for Physical Games & Prototyping

Level99; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Level99 in Boston is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the development, design, and prototyping of its physical game content. You will work with project management, creative, and software teams to ensure architectural and gameplay details are realized.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, woodworking, and low voltage systems, with ownership in a fast-paced entertainment environment and hands-on fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years mechanical design and 3D modeling experience.
• Ability to create clear and detailed shop drawings.
• Hands-on fabrication experience and significant woodworking skills.
• Basic understanding of and comfort working with low voltage electricity.
• Ability to self‑manage time and resources in a low‑oversight environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, prototype, and test technical and experiential aspects of new gameplay elements.
• Redline drawings and visit fabricators for buy-offs and acceptance testing.
• Draft comprehensive, accurate 3D models and drawing packages detailing architectural and gameplay components for internal and external fabrication.
• Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date documentation on components.
• Coordinate with project management, electrical, software, fabrication, and other teams to ensure design intent is clear and correctly executed.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Interface with external contractors and suppliers.
• Write, update, and maintain necessary written protocols, manuals, and procedures to ensure proper, efficient, and safe operation of the attractions and the facility as a whole.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Shop drawings

Woodworking

Low voltage electricity

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/engineering

Job description

Level99 in Boston is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the development, design, and prototyping of its physical game content. You will work with project management, creative, and software teams to ensure architectural and gameplay details are realized.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, woodworking, and low voltage systems, with ownership in a fast-paced entertainment environment and hands-on fabrication experience.