Careers

We're currently searching for:

Project Engineer

Overview

Midnight Mansion is working to design and build new concepts in immersive entertainment! Our vision is to leverage interactive art and unparalleled technology to delight guests and engage them in unique gameplay.

Our small team is composed of designers, strategists, and engineers who have worked on top entertainment concepts around the country.

Our mission is to add more delight into the world.

Job Description

Midnight Mansion is looking for a jack-of-all-trades project engineer. This role is for you if you enjoy working on a variety of things, are excited to learn new skills, and would consider yourself a 'maker'.

Your day-to-day will vary but may include responsibilities such as designing and building prototypes and props, assistance with manufacturing or assembly of parts, organizing and maintaining a workshop, and more.

In any case, we can guarantee you this isn't your normal desk job and will be fun for the right individual!

You'd do well if you…

Are excited about doing and making things
Enjoy picking up new skills and learning on the job
Understand when to move fast, but also have good attention to detail and when to "make it nice"
Are self-motivated with a 'can-do-anything' attitude
Are comfortable navigating uncertainty and open-ended questions

Qualifications

While this list encompasses a wide range of skills, realistically, we aren't expecting to find anyone who has expertise in all of the below. The best way to know if you qualify is to reach out to us!

Key Items

This is an in-person role. You must be able to commute to Needham, Massachusetts
Familiarity with standard workshop tools (power drills, miter saw, hand tools, etc.)
Experience with CAD software (Fusion 360 is preferred)

Experience with 3D printing & 3D printing software
Experience with electronics, circuit boards, soldering, etc.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time
Note: If hired, Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Nice-To-Haves

Familiarity with microcontrollers / single board computers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Odroid)
Some basic software experience such as simple HTML / CSS
Some graphic design experience / Adobe Illustrator

Compensation & Benefits

$50,000 - $70,000 a year commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 recognized holidays
Highly flexible work hours and a wide range of projects to work on
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
And more!

Application Process

Contact careers@midnightmansion.com with your résumé, a sentence about what you're passionate about, and a link to your portfolio if you have one. We review and respond to all applications sent to this email.

If we think you'd be a good fit, we'll contact you to set up a 30 minute video call. Based on your specific skill sets, we may invite you to take a 1-2 hour take-home exercise where we'd like to see what you can do given a set of specifications/briefing documents.