Applied Biomechanics Engineer

About the role

The New York Mets Applied Biomechanics Engineer will assist in the innovation, development, and application of biomechanics-related tools primarily for the Major League team, collaborating with pitching, hitting, and performance departments. The Biomechanics Engineer will work within the Performance Technology team at Citi Field, triaging biomechanics questions from coaches, performance staff, and analytics while aiding in engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of markerless motion capture, wearable sensors, and force plates, with exceptional communication skills to translate technical insights into actionable strategies. Previous experience in a professional sports organization is preferred, with a track record of supporting sustainable biomechanics tools. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Triage biomechanics and physics inquiries from Major League performance staff, hitting coaches, pitching coaches, and analytics to provide timely, comprehensible insights. Assist in the innovation and development of novel biomechanics algorithms applied to baseball pitching, hitting, and performance assessments using optical motion capture, markerless motion capture, and force plates. Work closely with Sports Science, Scouting, Player Development, Coaching, and Analytics departments to apply biomechanics principles across the organization. Work closely with the Performance Technology team to develop front-end biomechanics reports in hard-copy and web-friendly formats.