Engineering Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Engineering Director jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with the state standing as one of the most active markets in the country for senior engineering leadership across biotech, defense, robotics, and enterprise software. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where anchors like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and MathWorks have long maintained large engineering organizations. Directors specializing in systems engineering, R&D leadership, and hardware-software integration see the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top employerSharkNinja
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring34
Work type54% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Director, Clinical Systems Engineering
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Director, Clinical Systems Engineering
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Boston, Massachusetts
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$145k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering

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Teradyne
Sr. Director, Hardware Products Engineering
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Sr. Director, Hardware Products Engineering
Teradyne
North Reading, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$275k - $440k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Director Engineering
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Director Engineering
Robertet Canada
North Andover, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$137k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Generac Power Systems
Senior Director Engineering, Home Software Applications
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Senior Director Engineering, Home Software Applications
Generac Power Systems
North Billerica, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$239k - $323k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Viken Detection
Director - Electrical Engineering
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Director - Electrical Engineering
Viken Detection
Burlington, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
$160k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Engineering Director Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cambridge
7 jobs
Andover
4 jobs
Waltham
4 jobs
Needham
3 jobs
Lowell
2 jobs
Natick
2 jobs
Woburn
2 jobs
Tewksbury
2 jobs

Engineering Director Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SharkNinja
SharkNinja5 open roles
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals4 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices
  • Science & Research

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical discipline
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience, including several years managing engineering teams
  • Proven ability to own product or systems roadmaps from early design through full production release
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across hardware, software, or systems engineering in Massachusetts industries
  • Familiarity with regulated environments such as medical devices, defense contracts, or aerospace compliance frameworks
  • Strong background in budget ownership, headcount planning, and executive-level technical communication

Engineering Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an engineering director in Massachusetts?

Most engineering directors in Massachusetts reach the role by first building a deep technical foundation, typically with a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, followed by years in individual contributor and team lead roles before moving into management. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license to hold the title of engineering director in most industries, though engineers who sign off on designs in civil, structural, or environmental contexts may need a Professional Engineer license issued through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

How much do engineering directors make in Massachusetts?

Engineering directors in Massachusetts earn a median of about $201,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $137,750 for the lowest 10% to over $286,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire engineering directors in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring engineering directors in Massachusetts right now include SharkNinja, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, medtech companies, and enterprise software firms means openings appear regularly across a wide range of technical domains and seniority levels.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most engineering director jobs?

The cities with the most engineering director openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Cambridge, and Andover. Greater Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the dense concentration of life sciences headquarters, defense contractors, and technology companies along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors, while smaller metros appear on the list wherever major anchors like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, or large university-affiliated research operations are based.

Are there remote engineering director jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, though they represent a smaller share of openings than in purely analytical or software-focused fields, since engineering directors in Massachusetts often need to be present for lab reviews, hardware milestones, or regulated facility audits. About 72% of engineering director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the remote share concentrated in software platform companies and enterprise SaaS firms rather than biotech, defense, or manufacturing environments.

How can I get hired as an engineering director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic path into an engineering director role in Massachusetts without prior director-level experience is to move into a senior engineering manager or principal engineer position first, then build a record of leading large project teams and influencing organizational decisions. Large Massachusetts employers in biotech and defense, including companies along the Route 128 corridor, regularly hire senior engineers and managers into roles that carry a clear trajectory toward director. Earning a Professional Engineer license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy in civil, structural, and systems engineering contexts where that credential carries weight in hiring decisions.

Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and target industry.

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