Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are consistently active, with strong demand across defense electronics, medical devices, power systems, and advanced manufacturing, from entry-level positions through senior principal engineers. Boston, Waltham, and Lowell anchor the largest share of openings, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and General Dynamics Mission Systems have deep, ongoing engineering needs. The most sought-after specialties in the state are power electronics, PCB design, and systems integration for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development and implementation of avionics systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. This role offers hands-on experience across the avionics engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, circuit and PCB design, hardware integration, system shakedown, debugging, and testing.
A successful candidate will work closely with electrical, embedded software, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to develop systems that support Specter’s experimental and flight vehicle programs.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our Electrical Engineer III/IV will be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, integration, and qualification of avionics systems for hypersonic flight vehicles.
- Translate vehicle requirements into hardware requirements, electrical interfaces, and verification plans.
- Design and review analog and digital circuits for sensing, data acquisition, communications, power distribution, and vehicle control.
- Lead component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, bring-up, troubleshooting, and verification.
- Coordinate with embedded software, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to resolve design and integration challenges.
- Lead technical reviews, design trades, and avionics risk reduction activities.
- Support vehicle integration, environmental testing, and flight test activities.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and improve avionics design, testing, and documentation practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of professional experience developing electrical or avionics hardware.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex electronic hardware from requirements through integration and verification.
- Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar.
- Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, data converters, communication interfaces, or other avionics components.
- Experience with PCB bring-up, hardware troubleshooting, characterization, and qualification.
- Understanding of grounding, shielding, signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Strong technical leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, spacecraft, or other high reliability applications.
- Experience with telemetry, data acquisition, flight computers, power distribution, or vehicle control electronics.
- Experience designing electronics for vibration, thermal, and electromagnetic environments.
- Familiarity with hardware in the loop testing and avionics ground support equipment.
- Familiarity with relevant IPC, military, or environmental testing standards.
- Experience transitioning electrical hardware from prototype development into production.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar languages.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay: $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development and implementation of avionics systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. This role offers hands-on experience across the avionics engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, circuit and PCB design, hardware integration, system shakedown, debugging, and testing.
A successful candidate will work closely with electrical, embedded software, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to develop systems that support Specter’s experimental and flight vehicle programs.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our Electrical Engineer III/IV will be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, integration, and qualification of avionics systems for hypersonic flight vehicles.
- Translate vehicle requirements into hardware requirements, electrical interfaces, and verification plans.
- Design and review analog and digital circuits for sensing, data acquisition, communications, power distribution, and vehicle control.
- Lead component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, bring-up, troubleshooting, and verification.
- Coordinate with embedded software, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to resolve design and integration challenges.
- Lead technical reviews, design trades, and avionics risk reduction activities.
- Support vehicle integration, environmental testing, and flight test activities.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and improve avionics design, testing, and documentation practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of professional experience developing electrical or avionics hardware.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex electronic hardware from requirements through integration and verification.
- Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar.
- Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, data converters, communication interfaces, or other avionics components.
- Experience with PCB bring-up, hardware troubleshooting, characterization, and qualification.
- Understanding of grounding, shielding, signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Strong technical leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, spacecraft, or other high reliability applications.
- Experience with telemetry, data acquisition, flight computers, power distribution, or vehicle control electronics.
- Experience designing electronics for vibration, thermal, and electromagnetic environments.
- Familiarity with hardware in the loop testing and avionics ground support equipment.
- Familiarity with relevant IPC, military, or environmental testing standards.
- Experience transitioning electrical hardware from prototype development into production.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar languages.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay: $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license or EIT registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration preferred
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, or equivalent
- Experience with electrical schematics, panel design, or PCB layout documentation
- Familiarity with NEC, IEC, or IEEE standards relevant to the applicable design domain
- Strong written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and systems teams
Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design engineer in Massachusetts?
The core path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining supervised work experience, you can pursue full Professional Engineer licensure. Many Massachusetts employers in defense and medical devices also value domain certifications and exposure to regulated design environments from the start.
How much do electrical design engineers make in Massachusetts?
Electrical design engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $127,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,140 for the lowest 10% to over $176,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Massachusetts right now include General Dynamics Mission Systems, Axon, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and power electronics firms means hiring tends to be sustained year-round rather than cyclical.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most electrical design engineer jobs?
Boston, Pittsfield, and Wilmington have the most electrical design engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and its surrounding suburbs like Waltham and Burlington drive the largest share of demand, fueled by the region's defense contractors, MedTech corridors, and semiconductor companies, while smaller cities like Lowell reflect the legacy manufacturing and embedded systems firms anchored there for decades.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 40% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves lab access, prototype builds, or regulated hardware environments. The tasks most likely to be done remotely are schematic design, documentation review, and specification writing rather than hands-on build and test work.
How can I get hired as a electrical design engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or new-graduate program at one of Massachusetts's large engineering employers, where Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and GE Vernova run structured rotational programs that onboard candidates with a relevant degree and no commercial experience. Entry-level titles like electrical engineering associate or design engineer I are common starting points, and building a portfolio of senior design projects or SOLIDWORKS Electrical samples gives candidates a concrete edge during screening.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing without creating an account or signing up.
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