Circuit Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Circuit Design Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense electronics, medical devices, and semiconductor systems, with demand at every level from new graduate through principal engineer. Boston, Lowell, and Andover anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory consistently bring on circuit design engineers across mixed-signal, RF, and high-speed digital disciplines. The most in-demand specialties include power electronics, PCB layout and signal integrity, and embedded hardware design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
About Axon 911
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
Your Impact
We are seeking a founding Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in schematic and circuit board design to own the electrical design, development, and validation of complex, highly integrated hardware for mission-critical connected devices.
As a founding member of our hardware team, you will have significant ownership across the full hardware lifecycle—from system architecture and component selection through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, validation, certification, and mass production.
You will design high-density, mixed-signal electronics integrating application processors, memory, power management, battery systems, wireless radios, and high-speed interfaces. You'll work closely with RF, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to solve complex challenges across signal integrity, power integrity, board architecture, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC, and form factor.
What You'll Do
- Schematic & Circuit Design: Own detailed mixed-signal schematic design across application processors, microcontrollers, memory, power management, battery charging, RF modules, sensors, and high-speed digital interfaces.
- PCB Design & Layout: Drive complex, high-density PCB designs from architecture through layout and release, including layer stack-up, component placement, routing strategy, grounding, and design reviews.
- Signal & Power Integrity: Design for robust signal and power integrity across high-speed digital interfaces, sensitive analog circuitry, power rails, and mixed-signal systems.
- Component & Power Architecture: Lead component selection, power-tree design, battery/charging architecture, design calculations, derating, and electrical tradeoff analysis.
- Mechanical Integration: Partner closely with Mechanical and Industrial Design to optimize board shape, component placement, connectors, antennas, thermal performance, and overall form factor.
- Bring-Up & Debugging: Lead board bring-up, characterization, validation, and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related laboratory equipment.
- Production Readiness: Own BOMs, design documentation, design reviews, verification, manufacturing test requirements, and electrical readiness through EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and mass production.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and design review support to electrical engineers and external design partners, establishing scalable electrical engineering standards and best practices.
What You Bring
- 7+ years of electrical and circuit board design experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Deep hands-on experience taking complex electronics from architecture -> schematic capture -> PCB layout -> bring-up -> validation -> production.
- Strong experience designing high-density, mixed-signal PCBs incorporating application processors or MCUs, high-speed memory, power delivery, battery/charging circuitry, and wired or wireless interfaces.
- Advanced knowledge of schematic design, PCB stack-up, grounding, component placement, high-speed routing, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC.
- Experience designing high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of power architecture, including DC/DC converters, LDOs, battery-powered systems, charging circuitry, power sequencing, and low-power design.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence OrCAD and Allegro or comparable professional schematic and PCB design tools.
- Experience designing rigid, flex, or rigid-flex PCBs within demanding mechanical, thermal, and form-factor constraints.
- Strong board bring-up and debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related test equipment.
- Proven experience taking hardware through EVT, DVT, PVT, certification, manufacturing ramp, and mass production.
- Experience designing electronics to meet U.S. and international hardware, wireless, EMC, and safety requirements.
- Experience partnering with CMs, ODMs, JDMs, PCB fabricators, and geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Flexibility to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, as needed, to support the team.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs, located in Boston, MA or Scottsdale, AZ - Tuesday through Friday.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
- Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Pay Transparency
Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.
The starting base annual pay for this role is between $112,800.00 - $196,535.00 excluding annual bonuses and equity, depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location—often a combination of these elements.
Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally—through life's major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
About Axon 911
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
Your Impact
We are seeking a founding Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in schematic and circuit board design to own the electrical design, development, and validation of complex, highly integrated hardware for mission-critical connected devices.
As a founding member of our hardware team, you will have significant ownership across the full hardware lifecycle—from system architecture and component selection through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, validation, certification, and mass production.
You will design high-density, mixed-signal electronics integrating application processors, memory, power management, battery systems, wireless radios, and high-speed interfaces. You'll work closely with RF, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to solve complex challenges across signal integrity, power integrity, board architecture, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC, and form factor.
What You'll Do
- Schematic & Circuit Design: Own detailed mixed-signal schematic design across application processors, microcontrollers, memory, power management, battery charging, RF modules, sensors, and high-speed digital interfaces.
- PCB Design & Layout: Drive complex, high-density PCB designs from architecture through layout and release, including layer stack-up, component placement, routing strategy, grounding, and design reviews.
- Signal & Power Integrity: Design for robust signal and power integrity across high-speed digital interfaces, sensitive analog circuitry, power rails, and mixed-signal systems.
- Component & Power Architecture: Lead component selection, power-tree design, battery/charging architecture, design calculations, derating, and electrical tradeoff analysis.
- Mechanical Integration: Partner closely with Mechanical and Industrial Design to optimize board shape, component placement, connectors, antennas, thermal performance, and overall form factor.
- Bring-Up & Debugging: Lead board bring-up, characterization, validation, and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related laboratory equipment.
- Production Readiness: Own BOMs, design documentation, design reviews, verification, manufacturing test requirements, and electrical readiness through EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and mass production.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and design review support to electrical engineers and external design partners, establishing scalable electrical engineering standards and best practices.
What You Bring
- 7+ years of electrical and circuit board design experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Deep hands-on experience taking complex electronics from architecture -> schematic capture -> PCB layout -> bring-up -> validation -> production.
- Strong experience designing high-density, mixed-signal PCBs incorporating application processors or MCUs, high-speed memory, power delivery, battery/charging circuitry, and wired or wireless interfaces.
- Advanced knowledge of schematic design, PCB stack-up, grounding, component placement, high-speed routing, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC.
- Experience designing high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of power architecture, including DC/DC converters, LDOs, battery-powered systems, charging circuitry, power sequencing, and low-power design.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence OrCAD and Allegro or comparable professional schematic and PCB design tools.
- Experience designing rigid, flex, or rigid-flex PCBs within demanding mechanical, thermal, and form-factor constraints.
- Strong board bring-up and debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related test equipment.
- Proven experience taking hardware through EVT, DVT, PVT, certification, manufacturing ramp, and mass production.
- Experience designing electronics to meet U.S. and international hardware, wireless, EMC, and safety requirements.
- Experience partnering with CMs, ODMs, JDMs, PCB fabricators, and geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Flexibility to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, as needed, to support the team.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs, located in Boston, MA or Scottsdale, AZ - Tuesday through Friday.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
- Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Pay Transparency
Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.
The starting base annual pay for this role is between $112,800.00 - $196,535.00 excluding annual bonuses and equity, depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location—often a combination of these elements.
Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally—through life's major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
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- Electronics & Hardware
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in circuit design engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field required
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Cadence or Altium
- Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, simulation, and verification
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, EMI mitigation, or power management techniques
- Experience supporting hardware bring-up, lab testing, and debugging at the board level
- Strong documentation skills and ability to work within structured engineering change processes
Circuit Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a circuit design engineer in Massachusetts?
Most circuit design engineer roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline. Unlike licensed professions, circuit design engineering in Massachusetts carries no mandatory state-issued license for industry roles. Candidates who pursue a Professional Engineer license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gain a competitive edge for roles in defense contracting or public-sector work, but it is not a hiring requirement at most private employers.
How much do circuit design engineers make in Massachusetts?
Circuit design engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $138,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,090 for the lowest 10% to over $215,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire circuit design engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring circuit design engineers in Massachusetts right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Axon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's deep defense and medical device industries mean many of these openings sit within organizations that design hardware for regulated or mission-critical applications.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most circuit design engineer jobs?
Chelmsford, Waltham, and Boston have the most circuit design engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives volume through its concentration of medical device companies, university-affiliated research labs, and semiconductor firms, while Lowell and Andover reflect the long-standing defense electronics corridor anchored by large contractors who have maintained engineering campuses in those communities for decades.
Are there remote circuit design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Circuit design engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline requiring lab access, hardware bring-up, and bench testing, which limits full remote work. About 100% of circuit design engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to cover tasks like schematic review, simulation, or documentation rather than full development cycles.
How can I get hired as a circuit design engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate hardware engineering role or co-op conversion at a Massachusetts defense or medical device employer. Companies such as Raytheon Technologies and Analog Devices run structured new-grad programs and frequently convert co-op students into full-time hires. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like test engineer, PCB layout technician, or electronics technician can move into junior circuit design positions by building a portfolio of personal or academic board designs and demonstrating lab proficiency.
Where can I find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across defense, medical devices, semiconductors, and related industries. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through each listing.
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