Design Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA
Design engineer jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Seaport, Kendall Square, and the Innovation District, driven by demand in biomedical devices, defense electronics, and robotics. Employers hiring right now include Lightmatter, SiFive, and Hatch. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
As a Design for Test Engineer you will work closely with all disciplines involved in chip design and product operations to design, validate, and deploy test solutions for digital, analog, and photonic logic. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including logic design, validation and logic simulations, scripting, timing closure, post-silicon planning and bring up, and bringing products to market.
Responsibilities
- Create new chip, module, and system-level DFT solutions for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform
- Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products
- Provide architecture for integrated electronics/analog/digital test including ATPG and boundary scan
- Work with RTL designers to define front-end integration
- Work with physical-design engineers to provide backend integration
- Create automated flow that can scale with the team and company
- Support initial silicon bring-up through debug
- Validate DFT implementation and requirements
- Proactively solve problems while managing deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- At least 5 years of industry experience working on DFT-related activities for advanced ASIC designs
- Proven experience in pre-silicon design activities
- Work independently on daily tasks and projects, while seeking guidance for new and unfamiliar assignments.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or TCL
- Solid understanding of DFT concepts such as Scan, ATPG, memory test, and JTAG
- Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog
- Experience working with commercial EDA DFT tools on MBIST, ATPG, and Boundary Scan.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience working on ASIC designs with multiple production-quality ASIC tapeouts
- Prior experience working on DFT related tasks in either logic design, validation, implementation or pattern generation and coverage analysis
- Understanding of industry standards and practices in DFT, including JTAG/BSCAN, at-speed Scan-ATPG, MBIST, and trade-offs between test quality and test time
- Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data, and utilize scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data
- Understanding of Timing, Physical Design, and Power impact of DFT structures
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
As a Design for Test Engineer you will work closely with all disciplines involved in chip design and product operations to design, validate, and deploy test solutions for digital, analog, and photonic logic. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including logic design, validation and logic simulations, scripting, timing closure, post-silicon planning and bring up, and bringing products to market.
Responsibilities
- Create new chip, module, and system-level DFT solutions for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform
- Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products
- Provide architecture for integrated electronics/analog/digital test including ATPG and boundary scan
- Work with RTL designers to define front-end integration
- Work with physical-design engineers to provide backend integration
- Create automated flow that can scale with the team and company
- Support initial silicon bring-up through debug
- Validate DFT implementation and requirements
- Proactively solve problems while managing deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- At least 5 years of industry experience working on DFT-related activities for advanced ASIC designs
- Proven experience in pre-silicon design activities
- Work independently on daily tasks and projects, while seeking guidance for new and unfamiliar assignments.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or TCL
- Solid understanding of DFT concepts such as Scan, ATPG, memory test, and JTAG
- Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog
- Experience working with commercial EDA DFT tools on MBIST, ATPG, and Boundary Scan.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience working on ASIC designs with multiple production-quality ASIC tapeouts
- Prior experience working on DFT related tasks in either logic design, validation, implementation or pattern generation and coverage analysis
- Understanding of industry standards and practices in DFT, including JTAG/BSCAN, at-speed Scan-ATPG, MBIST, and trade-offs between test quality and test time
- Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data, and utilize scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data
- Understanding of Timing, Physical Design, and Power impact of DFT structures
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
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- Lightmatter32
- SiFive16
- Hatch8
- Formlabs8
- Myomo8
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- Technology & Software24
- Electronics & Hardware24
- Manufacturing8
- Construction & Real Estate8
- Consulting & Professional Services8
Design Engineer Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design engineer job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's strongest hiring sectors: biomedical devices, defense systems, and robotics, which cluster in the Seaport District and along the Route 128 corridor. Candidates who can show proficiency in CAD platforms and model-based design tend to stand out. Applying directly to employers rather than waiting for recruiter outreach moves faster in Boston's competitive market.
Which companies hire design engineers in Boston?
Boston design engineer roles are posted by Lightmatter, SiFive, and Hatch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market skews toward medical device manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and early-stage hardware startups, all of which hire design engineers at multiple seniority levels.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Boston?
Yes, though design engineering is often hands-on, so fully remote roles are less common than in software or analytics fields. About 66% of design engineer openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in roles focused on CAD review, simulation, and systems documentation rather than lab or prototype work.
How can I get a design engineer job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through co-op and internship pipelines at medical device and robotics companies, many of which partner directly with Northeastern University and MIT. Entry-level titles like junior design engineer or engineering associate are common at mid-size device firms in the Seaport and along Route 128. A portfolio showing SolidWorks or CATIA work, even from coursework, gives candidates a clear edge over candidates with no design samples.
Which industries hire the most design engineers in Boston?
Most design engineer openings in Boston sit in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's deep concentration of teaching hospitals, defense contractors, and hardware-focused startups creates consistent demand for design engineers who can move between prototype development and production-ready specifications.
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