Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Electrical systems engineer jobs in Massachusetts are consistently active, with strong demand from defense contractors, medical device firms, and advanced manufacturing companies, and openings at every level from entry-level design roles through senior systems architects. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Greater Boston area, Waltham, and Lowell, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Draper Laboratory maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include power electronics, embedded systems integration, and defense electronics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the power movement as an R&D Test Engineer
The role of a Test Engineer is to seamlessly flex between multiple disciplines and groups to effectively execute tests and projects on aggressive schedules supporting Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission. This engineer will be primarily responsible for testing and retiring risks for CFS’ HTS magnets. They must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof. This role in particular emphasizes electrical power systems used to test HTS magnets. They will be responsible for the design, analysis, build, commissioning and maintenance of high current and high voltage electrical equipment. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve their test campaigns. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.
What you'll do:
- Design, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment for energizing superconducting magnets
- Contribute to ground-up design of electrical testing infrastructure in new testing facilities
- Develop test plans highlighting the test objectives, key data that are needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data. Ensure data is reliable
- Understand, challenge and maintain well-documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment. Produce safety documentation such as job hazard assessments and test readiness reviews
- Maintain documentation, schedule and budgets for the test campaign. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, and operations software
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation
- Iterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency
- Perform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data. Compile test results clearly for review
- Lead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers
- Execute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context. Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree
- 5+ years experience designing/building/commissioning specialized electrical apparatus or equipment
- 2+ years using electrical analysis software such as PLECS, LTSPICE, ETAP, Simulink or similar
- Aptitude for applying electromagnetic fundamentals to understand system behavior, such as: parasitic inductance/capacitance, EMI coupling, dielectric breakdown, etc
- Familiarity with electrical standards such as building codes (NEC/NFPA 70), personnel safety (OSHA, NFPA 70E), equipment safety standards (IEC, IEEE, etc)
- Experience working with high-power electronics, such as rectifiers, DC/DC converters, inverters, etc
- Experience working with stored energy devices such as batteries and supercapacitors
- Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
- Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes
- Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
- High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly
- A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn
- Collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems
- Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems
- Willingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods
- Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities
- Experience with developing and executing test procedures
Bonus points for:
- Experience with thermal or electromagnetic FEA software.
- Experience using NX and Teamcenter to manage CAD assemblies
- Experience with schematic or PCB design software such as AutoCAD, SkyCAD, Altium, etc
- Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Competitive compensation with equity
- 13 Company-wide Holidays
- Flexible vacation days
- 10 sick days
- Generous parental leave policy
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team-building activities
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
Join the power movement as an R&D Test Engineer
The role of a Test Engineer is to seamlessly flex between multiple disciplines and groups to effectively execute tests and projects on aggressive schedules supporting Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission. This engineer will be primarily responsible for testing and retiring risks for CFS’ HTS magnets. They must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof. This role in particular emphasizes electrical power systems used to test HTS magnets. They will be responsible for the design, analysis, build, commissioning and maintenance of high current and high voltage electrical equipment. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve their test campaigns. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.
What you'll do:
- Design, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment for energizing superconducting magnets
- Contribute to ground-up design of electrical testing infrastructure in new testing facilities
- Develop test plans highlighting the test objectives, key data that are needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data. Ensure data is reliable
- Understand, challenge and maintain well-documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment. Produce safety documentation such as job hazard assessments and test readiness reviews
- Maintain documentation, schedule and budgets for the test campaign. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, and operations software
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation
- Iterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency
- Perform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data. Compile test results clearly for review
- Lead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers
- Execute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context. Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree
- 5+ years experience designing/building/commissioning specialized electrical apparatus or equipment
- 2+ years using electrical analysis software such as PLECS, LTSPICE, ETAP, Simulink or similar
- Aptitude for applying electromagnetic fundamentals to understand system behavior, such as: parasitic inductance/capacitance, EMI coupling, dielectric breakdown, etc
- Familiarity with electrical standards such as building codes (NEC/NFPA 70), personnel safety (OSHA, NFPA 70E), equipment safety standards (IEC, IEEE, etc)
- Experience working with high-power electronics, such as rectifiers, DC/DC converters, inverters, etc
- Experience working with stored energy devices such as batteries and supercapacitors
- Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
- Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes
- Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
- High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly
- A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn
- Collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems
- Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems
- Willingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods
- Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities
- Experience with developing and executing test procedures
Bonus points for:
- Experience with thermal or electromagnetic FEA software.
- Experience using NX and Teamcenter to manage CAD assemblies
- Experience with schematic or PCB design software such as AutoCAD, SkyCAD, Altium, etc
- Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Competitive compensation with equity
- 13 Company-wide Holidays
- Flexible vacation days
- 10 sick days
- Generous parental leave policy
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team-building activities
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical systems engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field required
- Professional Engineer license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and validation in a production environment
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as Altium, MATLAB, or equivalent electrical design software
- Familiarity with defense or medical industry standards including MIL-STD or IEC 60601 where applicable
- Strong documentation skills for technical specifications, test plans, and design review packages
Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical systems engineer in Massachusetts?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited program. Massachusetts does not require a state license to work as an electrical systems engineer in most private-sector roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior positions, particularly in defense, infrastructure, and public-sector contracts. Many employers also value industry certifications in areas like functional safety or systems engineering fundamentals.
How much do electrical systems engineers make in Massachusetts?
Electrical systems 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 systems engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring electrical systems engineers in Massachusetts right now include WSP, Anduril, and REEKON Tools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and semiconductor firms means openings appear across a wide range of company sizes and technical focus areas throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most electrical systems engineer jobs?
Boston, Amherst, and Waltham account for the most electrical systems engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston anchors demand through its dense cluster of defense primes, biotech firms, and university-affiliated research labs, while Waltham and Lowell draw significant hiring from established defense and advanced electronics employers with long-standing campuses in those corridors.
Are there remote electrical systems engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're limited. Electrical systems engineering is largely a hands-on discipline requiring lab access, hardware testing, and on-site collaboration, which keeps most roles tied to a physical location. About 0% of electrical systems engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those openings tend to favor systems architecture, requirements analysis, and documentation work that can be done away from the bench.
How can I get hired as a electrical systems engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a co-op or internship through one of Massachusetts's engineering co-op programs, particularly those affiliated with Northeastern University or Wentworth Institute of Technology, which place students directly with defense and medical device employers in the state. New graduates should target associate systems engineer or test engineer roles, which serve as common entry points at larger Massachusetts contractors. Building a portfolio of circuit design or embedded systems projects and pursuing a Fundamentals of Engineering credential through the Massachusetts Board of Registration adds meaningful credibility early in a career.
Where can I find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each listing.
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