Electronic Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Electronic Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in defense systems, semiconductor design, medical devices, and communications hardware, with openings at every level from entry-level associates through principal engineers. The heaviest hiring is in and around Boston, Lowell, and Waltham, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and Boston Scientific maintain significant engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are embedded systems, RF and microwave engineering, and hardware validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Cyber-Physical Systems Group Overview
The Cyber-Physical Systems Group develops advanced Cyber-Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities and supports their acquisition, integration, and operational transition across the Department of War and Intelligence Community. The Group conducts research and development at the intersection of cyber operations, electronic warfare, radio-frequency systems, and artificial intelligence to address challenging national-security mission needs.
A central element of the Group’s mission is transitioning advanced technology into operational use. This includes developing and evaluating prototype capabilities; integrating them with other non-kinetic effects; conducting field tests and operational experiments; and supporting larger acquisition, integration, and operationalization programs. The Group collaborates closely with sponsors, operational users, acquisition organizations, and partners across the Laboratory, government, industry, and academia to ensure that technical innovations address real mission needs and can be effectively deployed.
Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Staff member to support multidisciplinary research, development, integration, testing, and transition activities. The successful candidate will work with technical staff, program managers, sponsors, operational users, and external partners to help advance prototype capabilities from concept development through field evaluation and operational transition.
This position is well suited for an early-career professional with strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and an interest in applying cyber, RF, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, or related technologies to high-impact national-security challenges.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the development, integration, and evaluation of advanced cyber-electromagnetic warfare prototype capabilities.
- Assist technical teams conducting research and development in areas such as cyber operations, electronic warfare, RF systems, sensing, signal processing, autonomy, and artificial intelligence.
- Contribute to laboratory, field-test, and operational-experiment planning, execution, data collection, and analysis.
- Develop technical documentation, test plans, reports, briefings, and other materials for internal and sponsor audiences.
- Support the integration of prototype capabilities with operational systems.
- Collaborate with Laboratory colleagues and government, industry, academic, acquisition, and operational partners.
- Help maintain organized, accurate, and secure project records, data products, and configuration-controlled technical materials.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated technical coursework, project experience, internship experience, or professional experience in one or more relevant areas, such as:
- Cybersecurity or cyber operations
- Electronic warfare
- RF systems, communications, antennas, or radar
- Digital signal processing
- Software development
- Artificial intelligence or machine learning
- Systems engineering, test, or integration
- Proficiency with at least one programming or technical computing environment, such as Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, or similar tools.
- Ability to analyze technical information, solve problems methodically, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RF test equipment, software-defined radios, signal analysis tools, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or field experimentation.
- Familiarity with Linux, networking, cloud or edge computing, embedded systems, or secure software-development practices.
- Experience using data-analysis, visualization, simulation, or modeling tools.
- Exposure to Department of War, Intelligence Community, acquisition, operational, or federally funded research environments.
- Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, test documentation, or research publications.
- Existing active U.S. Government security clearance.
The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and mission-focused, with an interest in translating technical innovation into practical operational capability. They will be comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with stakeholders who have technical, operational, and acquisition perspectives. The candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Job Overview
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Assistant Staff provide critical support for domain-level innovative research supporting the Laboratory’s national security mission. They prototype state-of-the-art technology solutions and engage in many steps of a program lifecycle. As an Assistant Staff member, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams assisting with solutions to complex to moderately complex problems through research and technology development activities. In this highly contributory role, you will develop and grow your understanding of the Laboratory and the work we do for our research sponsors and on behalf of the nation while taking on defined research and technical assignments. Depending on the level, you will complete clearly scoped assignments with guidance or apply established methods with limited oversight while taking greater ownership of defined technical work.
As a successful candidate, you will bring a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and an aptitude for technical growth. You will develop or deepen expertise within a primary technical domain, broaden your awareness of adjacent areas, and support activities such as hardware and software development, systems analysis, data analysis, component fabrication, system integration, testing, and documentation.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Support design, development, data analysis, programming, testing, troubleshooting, modeling, simulation, and documentation of systems or prototypes.
- Apply basic or established technical practices, tools, and procedures to complete defined tasks and solve routine technical problems.
- Contribute to data collection, documentation, and component- or subsystem-level deliverables supporting broader research and mission-focused efforts.
- Learn and apply relevant mission context, technical standards, systems, platforms, and project processes.
- Communicate progress, technical results, assumptions, risks, and questions clearly and incorporate feedback into technical work products.
- Depending on level, identify small process improvements and assist new hires, interns, or less experienced staff.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Minimum Qualifications
Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on their education, experience, demonstrated technical capabilities, and the scope and complexity of their prior work.
Level 1 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically, no technical experience or relevant research experience required.
- Foundational understanding of research principles, analytical methods, and structured problem solving.
- Ability to learn and apply technical tools, systems, standards, and procedures within a team environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly, ask clarifying questions, and interact respectfully with colleagues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated collaboration, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to receive and apply feedback.
Level 2 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically, 1+ years of relevant research, engineering, or other technical experience; a Master’s degree may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to apply concepts and technical methods to routine problems.
- Working knowledge of relevant tools, systems, standards, and documentation practices used in project execution.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately, manage time effectively, and communicate progress and risks.
- Collaborative working style with an emerging ability to support others, contribute to team learning, and interact respectfully with colleagues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Assistant Staff 1 Hiring Range: $92,000 - $115,000
Assistant Staff 2 Hiring Range: 100,000 - $128,000
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options ... and much more!
-
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 43582
Cyber-Physical Systems Group Overview
The Cyber-Physical Systems Group develops advanced Cyber-Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities and supports their acquisition, integration, and operational transition across the Department of War and Intelligence Community. The Group conducts research and development at the intersection of cyber operations, electronic warfare, radio-frequency systems, and artificial intelligence to address challenging national-security mission needs.
A central element of the Group’s mission is transitioning advanced technology into operational use. This includes developing and evaluating prototype capabilities; integrating them with other non-kinetic effects; conducting field tests and operational experiments; and supporting larger acquisition, integration, and operationalization programs. The Group collaborates closely with sponsors, operational users, acquisition organizations, and partners across the Laboratory, government, industry, and academia to ensure that technical innovations address real mission needs and can be effectively deployed.
Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Staff member to support multidisciplinary research, development, integration, testing, and transition activities. The successful candidate will work with technical staff, program managers, sponsors, operational users, and external partners to help advance prototype capabilities from concept development through field evaluation and operational transition.
This position is well suited for an early-career professional with strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and an interest in applying cyber, RF, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, or related technologies to high-impact national-security challenges.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the development, integration, and evaluation of advanced cyber-electromagnetic warfare prototype capabilities.
- Assist technical teams conducting research and development in areas such as cyber operations, electronic warfare, RF systems, sensing, signal processing, autonomy, and artificial intelligence.
- Contribute to laboratory, field-test, and operational-experiment planning, execution, data collection, and analysis.
- Develop technical documentation, test plans, reports, briefings, and other materials for internal and sponsor audiences.
- Support the integration of prototype capabilities with operational systems.
- Collaborate with Laboratory colleagues and government, industry, academic, acquisition, and operational partners.
- Help maintain organized, accurate, and secure project records, data products, and configuration-controlled technical materials.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated technical coursework, project experience, internship experience, or professional experience in one or more relevant areas, such as:
- Cybersecurity or cyber operations
- Electronic warfare
- RF systems, communications, antennas, or radar
- Digital signal processing
- Software development
- Artificial intelligence or machine learning
- Systems engineering, test, or integration
- Proficiency with at least one programming or technical computing environment, such as Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, or similar tools.
- Ability to analyze technical information, solve problems methodically, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RF test equipment, software-defined radios, signal analysis tools, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or field experimentation.
- Familiarity with Linux, networking, cloud or edge computing, embedded systems, or secure software-development practices.
- Experience using data-analysis, visualization, simulation, or modeling tools.
- Exposure to Department of War, Intelligence Community, acquisition, operational, or federally funded research environments.
- Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, test documentation, or research publications.
- Existing active U.S. Government security clearance.
The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and mission-focused, with an interest in translating technical innovation into practical operational capability. They will be comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with stakeholders who have technical, operational, and acquisition perspectives. The candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Job Overview
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Assistant Staff provide critical support for domain-level innovative research supporting the Laboratory’s national security mission. They prototype state-of-the-art technology solutions and engage in many steps of a program lifecycle. As an Assistant Staff member, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams assisting with solutions to complex to moderately complex problems through research and technology development activities. In this highly contributory role, you will develop and grow your understanding of the Laboratory and the work we do for our research sponsors and on behalf of the nation while taking on defined research and technical assignments. Depending on the level, you will complete clearly scoped assignments with guidance or apply established methods with limited oversight while taking greater ownership of defined technical work.
As a successful candidate, you will bring a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and an aptitude for technical growth. You will develop or deepen expertise within a primary technical domain, broaden your awareness of adjacent areas, and support activities such as hardware and software development, systems analysis, data analysis, component fabrication, system integration, testing, and documentation.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Support design, development, data analysis, programming, testing, troubleshooting, modeling, simulation, and documentation of systems or prototypes.
- Apply basic or established technical practices, tools, and procedures to complete defined tasks and solve routine technical problems.
- Contribute to data collection, documentation, and component- or subsystem-level deliverables supporting broader research and mission-focused efforts.
- Learn and apply relevant mission context, technical standards, systems, platforms, and project processes.
- Communicate progress, technical results, assumptions, risks, and questions clearly and incorporate feedback into technical work products.
- Depending on level, identify small process improvements and assist new hires, interns, or less experienced staff.
Assistant Staff 1/2 Minimum Qualifications
Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on their education, experience, demonstrated technical capabilities, and the scope and complexity of their prior work.
Level 1 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically, no technical experience or relevant research experience required.
- Foundational understanding of research principles, analytical methods, and structured problem solving.
- Ability to learn and apply technical tools, systems, standards, and procedures within a team environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly, ask clarifying questions, and interact respectfully with colleagues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated collaboration, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to receive and apply feedback.
Level 2 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically, 1+ years of relevant research, engineering, or other technical experience; a Master’s degree may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to apply concepts and technical methods to routine problems.
- Working knowledge of relevant tools, systems, standards, and documentation practices used in project execution.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately, manage time effectively, and communicate progress and risks.
- Collaborative working style with an emerging ability to support others, contribute to team learning, and interact respectfully with colleagues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Assistant Staff 1 Hiring Range: $92,000 - $115,000
Assistant Staff 2 Hiring Range: 100,000 - $128,000
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options ... and much more!
-
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 43582
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electronic engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field required
- Proficiency with circuit design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence
- Experience with embedded systems development and microcontroller programming
- Familiarity with RF, analog, or mixed-signal design for defense or medical applications
- Ability to read and produce schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications
- Strong background in hardware verification, testing, and debugging methodologies
Electronic Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electronic engineer in Massachusetts?
Most electronic engineer roles in Massachusetts require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited program. While Massachusetts does not mandate a state license for private-sector engineering roles, those who advance to sign off on public projects may pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Obtaining the Fundamentals of Engineering credential early strengthens candidacy for competitive positions.
How much do electronic engineers make in Massachusetts?
Electronic 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 electronic engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring electronic engineers in Massachusetts right now include Draper, Raytheon, and MKS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and semiconductor firms means openings appear across a wide range of industries and facility sizes throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most electronic engineer jobs?
Cambridge, Woburn, and Andover account for the largest share of electronic engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors demand through its dense cluster of biotech, medical device, and defense firms, while Lowell and Waltham draw significant volume from semiconductor companies and established defense contractors whose engineering campuses are concentrated along the Route 128 corridor.
Are there remote electronic engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Electronic engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline that typically involves lab access, prototype builds, and hardware testing, which limits full-remote opportunities. About 0% of electronic engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in design review, documentation, and systems-level roles rather than bench or production positions.
How can I get hired as a electronic engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a structured new-graduate or co-op program at one of Massachusetts's large engineering employers. Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and Boston Scientific each run formal early-career rotational and associate engineer programs. Candidates who have completed co-op placements through Northeastern University's cooperative education program or similar arrangements hold a clear advantage. Adjacent roles such as electronics technician or test engineer provide a strong lateral entry point, and candidates who build a documented hardware portfolio strengthen their applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to electronic engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to electronic engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across defense, medical devices, semiconductors, and communications. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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