Electrical Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Electrical Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the country for the role across defense systems, life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean energy from entry-level to senior principal. Boston, Waltham, and Lowell are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Analog Devices, which maintain major engineering campuses in the state. Power systems, embedded systems, and RF and microwave engineering are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Massachusetts employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer
About Boston Dynamics:
Boston Dynamics is a global leader in robotics innovation, renowned for developing highly advanced, dynamic robots that excel in mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Our cutting-edge robots, including the iconic Atlas, Spot, and Stretch, are pushing the boundaries of automation and redefining how machines interact with the world. At Boston Dynamics, we blend advanced mechanical design, state-of-the-art control systems, and AI-driven perception to create robots capable of performing in unstructured, real-world environments.
We are looking for a talented Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer to support the Atlas program, helping to transform groundbreaking research prototypes into reliable, scalable systems for manufacturing and field deployment.
Check out the work space!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_i7hRvGpE
About the Role:
As a Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer on the Atlas program, you will lead the design, deployment, and debug of manufacturing test systems for our next-generation robotics. You’ll own test coverage across cable/harness, PCBA, and electromechanical assemblies for our in-house pilot production, building highly reliable and scalable test equipment built to support long-term growth. Partnering with cross-functional engineering teams, you will establish technical standards for factory acceptance testing to eliminate defects before they reach the field as we scale from R&D to production.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical liaison to manufacturing and production teams and provide test engineering support to drive continuous improvement for test method/machine related issues.
- Provide design for test (DFT) recommendations for test coverage, fault isolation capability, and failure trends.
- Document test procedures, fixtures, configurations, and best practices.
- Design, specify, and commission PCBA functional test fixtures.
- Design, build, and debug hi-pot / dielectric withstand test stations.
- Debug existing test systems while proactively evolving and future-proofing next-generation electrical testers.
- Provide project management and design support for outsourced test development.
- Analyze test results and provide feedback to improve product quality and testing processes.
- Work with quality and process engineering teams to support failure analysis of test failures to drive root cause corrective actions.
- Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair and service teams.
- Train both internal and external manufacturing in the use and support of production test equipment, test programs, and debug processes.
- Provide short-term sustaining support on existing lines, identifying root-causes for test escapes, correlation issues, and fixture failures, and driving fixes.
- Mentor other team engineers and technicians.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and debugging hi-pot/dielectric withstand test setups.
- Hands-on experience with bed-of-nails or clamshell-style PCBA test fixtures.
- Experience with common test instrumentation: power supplies, DMMs, DAQ hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to take a new product from design handoff through validated, production-ready test coverage (NPI experience).
- Strong electrical debug skills. Is comfortable tracing intermittent or low-repeatability failures to root cause.
- Test software development using programming languages such as Python or C++.
- Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings and apply fundamental knowledge to analyze designs.
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervision.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software using Altium or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, aerospace, precision actuators, or high-performance electromechanical systems.
- Experience with test executive frameworks (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
- Experience with PLM systems such as Arena or Enovia for revision control and documentation management.
- Experience with PCB design in Altium.
- Experience with 3D modeling software (Catia, Solidworks, NX, etc)
- Familiarity with SPC, yield tracking, or MES integration.
- Experience working with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, or design firms on tooling and test requirements.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with root cause analysis supported by data analytics.
Pay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer
About Boston Dynamics:
Boston Dynamics is a global leader in robotics innovation, renowned for developing highly advanced, dynamic robots that excel in mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Our cutting-edge robots, including the iconic Atlas, Spot, and Stretch, are pushing the boundaries of automation and redefining how machines interact with the world. At Boston Dynamics, we blend advanced mechanical design, state-of-the-art control systems, and AI-driven perception to create robots capable of performing in unstructured, real-world environments.
We are looking for a talented Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer to support the Atlas program, helping to transform groundbreaking research prototypes into reliable, scalable systems for manufacturing and field deployment.
Check out the work space!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_i7hRvGpE
About the Role:
As a Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer on the Atlas program, you will lead the design, deployment, and debug of manufacturing test systems for our next-generation robotics. You’ll own test coverage across cable/harness, PCBA, and electromechanical assemblies for our in-house pilot production, building highly reliable and scalable test equipment built to support long-term growth. Partnering with cross-functional engineering teams, you will establish technical standards for factory acceptance testing to eliminate defects before they reach the field as we scale from R&D to production.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical liaison to manufacturing and production teams and provide test engineering support to drive continuous improvement for test method/machine related issues.
- Provide design for test (DFT) recommendations for test coverage, fault isolation capability, and failure trends.
- Document test procedures, fixtures, configurations, and best practices.
- Design, specify, and commission PCBA functional test fixtures.
- Design, build, and debug hi-pot / dielectric withstand test stations.
- Debug existing test systems while proactively evolving and future-proofing next-generation electrical testers.
- Provide project management and design support for outsourced test development.
- Analyze test results and provide feedback to improve product quality and testing processes.
- Work with quality and process engineering teams to support failure analysis of test failures to drive root cause corrective actions.
- Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair and service teams.
- Train both internal and external manufacturing in the use and support of production test equipment, test programs, and debug processes.
- Provide short-term sustaining support on existing lines, identifying root-causes for test escapes, correlation issues, and fixture failures, and driving fixes.
- Mentor other team engineers and technicians.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and debugging hi-pot/dielectric withstand test setups.
- Hands-on experience with bed-of-nails or clamshell-style PCBA test fixtures.
- Experience with common test instrumentation: power supplies, DMMs, DAQ hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to take a new product from design handoff through validated, production-ready test coverage (NPI experience).
- Strong electrical debug skills. Is comfortable tracing intermittent or low-repeatability failures to root cause.
- Test software development using programming languages such as Python or C++.
- Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings and apply fundamental knowledge to analyze designs.
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervision.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software using Altium or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, aerospace, precision actuators, or high-performance electromechanical systems.
- Experience with test executive frameworks (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
- Experience with PLM systems such as Arena or Enovia for revision control and documentation management.
- Experience with PCB design in Altium.
- Experience with 3D modeling software (Catia, Solidworks, NX, etc)
- Familiarity with SPC, yield tracking, or MES integration.
- Experience working with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, or design firms on tooling and test requirements.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with root cause analysis supported by data analytics.
Pay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Raytheon11
- General Dynamics Mission Systems6
- Anduril5
- HDR3
- Whoop3
Top Industries Hiring
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Professional Engineer license or EIT registration preferred for senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Proficiency in circuit design, CAD tools such as Altium or PADS, and simulation software
- Experience with defense, aerospace, or medical device standards including MIL-SPEC or IEC 60601
- Familiarity with embedded systems development, FPGA programming, or signal processing techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with hardware and software teams
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Massachusetts?
Becoming an electrical engineer in Massachusetts starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. To advance into licensed engineering roles, candidates pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn the Engineer in Training designation, then gain qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Licensure is required to sign off on certain public and commercial projects, and it strengthens candidacy for senior positions at defense and infrastructure employers.
How much do electrical engineers make in Massachusetts?
Electrical 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 engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in Massachusetts right now include Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Anduril, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, semiconductor firms, and medical device manufacturers means demand is distributed across established engineering campuses rather than a single dominant sector.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Boston, Wilmington, and Marlborough have the most electrical engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives volume through its dense cluster of biotech, defense, and energy companies, while Waltham and Lowell are home to major engineering campuses for defense contractors and semiconductor manufacturers whose facility footprints pull consistent hiring into those suburban corridors.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles, since much of the work involves lab testing, hardware prototyping, and on-site collaboration with manufacturing teams. About 33% of electrical engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting selective flexibility from employers. The portions of the role most likely to be offered remotely are systems architecture, documentation, and certain firmware or FPGA design tasks where no physical lab access is required.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship during your undergraduate program, since Massachusetts employers including Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and General Dynamics run structured co-op pipelines through partnerships with Northeastern University, WPI, and UMass Amherst. New graduates typically land roles with titles like associate electrical engineer or junior systems engineer. Candidates who hold an EIT designation and can show a hardware or embedded systems portfolio project have a measurable edge in competitive entry-level applicant pools across defense and medical device employers.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Massachusetts employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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