Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hidden Level; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Hidden Level in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to accelerate product development of advanced RF sensing systems used in defense and commercial applications. You will design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and enclosures for rugged environments.

The role is primarily onsite in Syracuse with some remote flexibility; you’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, generate documentation, and support production from concept through field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Experience with thermal and structural analysis and tolerance studies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document Mechanical system requirements with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Model mechanical solutions for enclosures and fixtures using 3D CAD.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses to meet environmental and structural requirements.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, weight and assembly.
• Create and maintain assemblies and harnesses; coordinate with fabrication houses.
• Support BOM management and production artifacts.
• Review hardware for obsolescence and propose replacements.
• Assist in project planning and in-field testing.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

GD&T

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Full Time Syracuse, NY, US

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.

Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team to help us accelerate our product development initiatives.

Location:

We do our best work together! This role is 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 environmentaland structuralrequirements
• Optimizedesigns for feasibility, manufacturability, cost, thermal performance, strength-weight efficiency, and ease of assembly
• Create andmaintaincable 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 throughcomponentand 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 andidentifysuitable replacements
• Develop and provide information in support of project planning, execution, and oversight

What We’re Looking For:

• A desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward.
• An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans to ensure the team can hit the mark even whenencounteringthe unexpected.
• A mindset trainedonlong-term goals andobjectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+years of professional experience
• Proficiencywith 3D CAD modeling tools
• Proficiencywith performing thermal and structural analysis, detailed tolerance studies, dimensional fits and clearances analysis, and environmental hardening
• ProficiencyinutilizingGeometric 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $113,000to $140,000annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.