Senior Mechanical Engineer

HIDDEN LEVEL INC•Syracuse, NY

28d•$113,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 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)

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
Optimizedesigns 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