Engineering Manager Jobs in Massachusetts
Engineering Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the country for technical leadership roles concentrated in life sciences, defense, robotics, and enterprise software. Most hiring centers on Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specializations include hardware systems engineering, software platform management, and biotech manufacturing process engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID: 114675
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
- Responsible for supervising a team of engineers on an activity and completion of activity on time and budget
- Ability to supervise a technical group independently
- Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Supervise and direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Manage/supervise a team of engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship required.
The salary range for this position is $128,492-$199,484. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Job ID: 114675
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
- Responsible for supervising a team of engineers on an activity and completion of activity on time and budget
- Ability to supervise a technical group independently
- Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Supervise and direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Manage/supervise a team of engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship required.
The salary range for this position is $128,492-$199,484. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Massachusetts
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- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into a management role
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through full product development cycles
- Proficiency with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and engineering project delivery frameworks
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between technical teams and business stakeholders
- Familiarity with Massachusetts-relevant domains such as defense systems, medtech, or robotics platforms
Engineering Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Massachusetts?
The most direct path is to build several years of individual contributor engineering experience, then move into a lead or principal engineer role before stepping into management. Massachusetts employers, particularly in life sciences and defense, strongly favor candidates with a relevant engineering degree. Some large Massachusetts companies run formal engineering leadership development programs that accelerate the transition into management without requiring an MBA.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Massachusetts right now include Teradyne, Formlabs, and Tutor Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of defense contractors, biotech firms, and enterprise software companies means hiring tends to be consistent year-round rather than tied to seasonal spikes.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Boston, North Reading, and Wilmington have the most engineering manager openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and Cambridge dominate due to their dense clusters of biotech, software, and research institutions, while the Route 128 corridor around Waltham and Burlington draws significant hiring from defense and industrial technology employers anchored in the suburbs.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely software-focused roles. About 70% of engineering manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's frequent need for on-site team oversight. The aspects of the job most likely to go remote are strategic planning, roadmap review, and cross-team coordination rather than hands-on lab or manufacturing oversight.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to move into a tech lead or senior engineer role first, then make the case for a management opportunity internally. Massachusetts employers in biotech and defense, such as those along the Route 128 corridor, often promote from within and run rotational engineering programs for early-career professionals. Building a portfolio of mentorship, cross-team project ownership, or technical documentation work gives candidates an edge when applying for first-time manager openings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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