Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts
Engineering jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense and aerospace, life sciences, semiconductors, and clean energy across Greater Boston, the Route 128 corridor, and the Springfield metro. Major employers with a deep, lasting footprint here include Raytheon Technologies, General Electric, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln Laboratory. The most in-demand specialties right now are systems engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering tied to advanced manufacturing and biomedical devices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Associate, Mechanical Engineering
Job Code: 39073
Job Location: Northampton, MA
Job Description:
Support design effort by performing mechanical engineering design, drawing and moderate analysis tasks. Participate in design reviews and provide support to design leads and project engineers. Provide Mechanical Engineering support to production floor as required.
Essential Functions:
- Develop working designs, computer solid models and design layouts of parts, mechanisms, and optical mounting using MCAD/MCAE tools.
- Create detail and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.100 and internal standards.
- Work with other engineers to optimize designs for structural and thermal performance.
- Prepare design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
- Perform estimates for remaining work on assigned tasks.
- Prepare and present internal design reviews, aid in the preparation of Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review activities to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
- Support the assembly and integration of products/systems. Support mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting and evaluation.
- Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
- Work independently with guidance/inputs from internal processes, specifications, manager, design leads and project engineers
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $68,000.00 - $126,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Massachusetts.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline required
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD or simulation software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB
- Experience working within regulated industries such as defense, medical devices, or semiconductor fabrication
- Strong understanding of systems integration, quality standards, and engineering documentation practices
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance for defense-sector roles in Massachusetts
Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering in Massachusetts?
To become a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, you must earn an accredited engineering degree, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers. Many roles in industry do not require a PE license, but obtaining it significantly expands career options, especially in civil, structural, and public-sector engineering.
Which companies hire engineerings in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts engineering roles are posted by State Street, Analog Devices, and WSP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, life sciences firms, and research universities means engineering demand remains steady across a broad range of specialties year-round.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most engineering jobs?
Boston, Wilmington, and Bedford lead Massachusetts for engineering openings. Greater Boston and the Route 128 tech corridor anchor most of the volume, driven by the dense cluster of defense contractors, biotech companies, and university research institutions based there, while smaller metros like Lowell and Worcester contribute through advanced manufacturing and medical device employers.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are limited. About 52% of engineering openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that much engineering work requires lab access, hardware, or on-site collaboration. The sub-disciplines most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are software-defined systems engineering, data engineering, and certain electrical design roles where deliverables are primarily digital.
How can I get hired as a engineering in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or new-graduate rotational program, which Massachusetts employers run at a higher rate than most states because of the region's university pipeline. Companies like Raytheon Technologies, GE Aerospace, and Boston Scientific actively recruit through structured new-grad programs. Earning an Engineer-in-Training designation by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam while still in school signals readiness to Massachusetts employers and gives candidates a concrete credential before they have years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across defense, life sciences, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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