Lead Mechanical Engineer

At Hudl, we build great teams. We hire the best of the best to ensure you’re working with people you can constantly learn from. You’re trusted to get your work done your way while testing the limits of what’s possible and what’s next. We work hard to provide a culture where everyone feels supported, and our employees feel it—their votes helped us become one of the Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces . We think of ourselves as the team behind the team, supporting the lifelong impact sports can have: the lessons in teamwork and dedication; the influence of inspiring coaches; and the opportunities to reach new heights. That’s why we help teams from all over the world see their game differently. Our products make it easier for coaches and athletes at any level to capture video, analyze data, share highlights and more. Ready to join us? Your Role We're hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our hardware team in Den Bosch, where you'll own the mechanical design and development of our next-generation camera hardware for athlete performance tracking. You'll set the technical direction for our camera mechanical platform, creating real-time player tracking solutions that help athletes and sports teams perform at their best. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you'll: • Lead camera hardware design. You'll drive the mechanical architecture, design and development of cutting-edge camera hardware from initial concept through production. • Set technical standards. You'll define system-level requirements, document mechanical architecture and conduct design reviews, feasibility studies and detailed failure analyses (like DFMEA) to raise the bar across the team. • Bridge disciplines. You'll collaborate with electrical, firmware, optics, product and manufacturing partners to align interfaces, optimize for production and ensure our hardware performs reliably in demanding sports environments. • Build and validate. You'll write robust test plans, operate testing and prototyping infrastructure, and qualify mechanical performance across structural integrity, ingress protection, thermal management, and shock and vibration. Location Time spent collaborating with other Hudlies in office will be a regular part of how you work. We're currently considering applicants within commuting distance of Den Bosch. You will spend more time in office than remote, with the freedom to coordinate your specific in-office days with your team. Must-Haves • Deep experience. Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics with eight or more years of hands-on mechanical or electromechanical design experience, taking hardware from concept to volume production in consumer electronics, sports tech or optics. Experience with plastics or rubber is a plus. • Technically skilled. Deep expertise in 3D CAD like SolidWorks or NX, GD&T, tolerance analysis, structural and thermal analysis, materials selection and sealing principles. • Manufacturing knowledge. Proven track record applying DFM, DFA, requirements management and failure analysis across injection molding, CNC machining and sheet metal processes. • A strong problem solver. Analytical problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of industry standards, regulatory compliance and product development methodologies. • A cross-functional leader. Exceptional communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills, paired with a willingness to use AI tools to boost engineering productivity Nice-to-Haves • Electrical integration knowledge. Familiarity with integrating electrical components into mechanical systems. • Camera and optical experience. Knowledge of camera or optical system design, including lens mounts, sensor integration and thermal management of imaging hardware. • Outdoor deployment exp