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Mechanical Engineer
Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 82k-113k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 4, 2026
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 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:
- Use 3D solid modeling to design mechanical solutions for tightly controlled enclosures and fixtures
- Assistwith orperform 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
- Assistwith or 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
- 0-5 years of professional experience
- Proficiencywith 3D CAD modeling tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges through teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to travel 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the design and development ofhardened electronics enclosures
- Experience providing detailed mechanical design review feedback
- Proficiencywith performing thermal and structural analysis, detailed tolerance studies, dimensional fits and clearances analysis, and environmental hardening
- 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
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- 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 $82,000 to $113,000 annually. 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.
Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.