Materials Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Materials engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, biotechnology, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level technologist through principal and senior engineer. The busiest hiring corridors are Greater Boston, the Route 128 technology belt, and the Merrimack Valley, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Analog Devices maintain large materials and research engineering teams. Composites, electronic materials, and failure analysis are among the most sought-after specializations in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the power movement as a Staff Materials Engineer - Metallurgical Engineering
The Materials Department at CFS supports design engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing by selecting materials, unambiguously defining materials and their properties, validating and measuring those materials and their properties, and conducting R&D to develop new materials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC, the net energy tokamak under construction in Devens, MA, and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devices pose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, molten salt coolant systems, complex component topologies, high magnetic fields, and high cryogenic mechanical loads. To support this mission, the CFS Materials Department is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer with expertise in metals and alloys in both R&D and production environments.
What you'll do:
- Translate component and system performance requirements and failure modes into verifiable critical material property requirements under manufacturing-relevant conditions, and define appropriate test methods to measure and validate those properties
- Identify materials and processes that enable the high-volume manufacturing of structures and systems under demanding operating conditions, with a focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost consciousness
- Select and interpret applicable international materials standards and specifications, and author materials specifications for fusion-specific applications
- Serve as a technical lead for materials development projects when commercially available materials do not meet application requirements
- Collaborate with design, supply chain, and manufacturing engineers to select, approve, and qualify materials and processing methods
- Provide on-demand subject matter expertise for production root cause analyses and corrective action plans involving raw or as-fabricated materials
- Review, interpret, and report materials property data in version-controlled databases for engineering use
What we’re looking for:
- Master’s degree with post-graduate experience in metallurgy, materials science, or a related discipline. Depending on experience and qualification, a bachelor’s degree will also be considered
- Minimum of 10+ years experience
- Experience with large-scale metal production processes, such as casting, forging, rolling, and drawing, and/or large-scale joining processes, such as soldering
- Experience collaborating and communicating effectively with technical teams at vendors and suppliers
- Familiarity with scaling metal and alloy design and development from R&D to full-scale products.
- Strong understanding of process–structure–properties–performance relationships in materials.
- Knowledge of materials behavior in cryogenic and high-temperature applications, and the effects of nuclear and plasma environments is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach new and under-defined problems with creativity.
- Experience with agile project management and effective task execution
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff, and other stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively within a flexible, service-oriented engineering organization
Bonus points for:
- Demonstrated success in delivering new alloys or materials processes from design and development through at-scale implementation
- Experience authoring materials standards and specifications
- Experience communicating materials design and development approaches, results, and performance metrics to both technical and executive leadership
- Demonstrated ability to make and justify materials and engineering decisions in fast-paced development and production environments
- Demonstrated ability to take under-defined problems and drive them to completion
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing and 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. Travel less than 10%
- 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 a Staff Materials Engineer - Metallurgical Engineering
The Materials Department at CFS supports design engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing by selecting materials, unambiguously defining materials and their properties, validating and measuring those materials and their properties, and conducting R&D to develop new materials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC, the net energy tokamak under construction in Devens, MA, and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devices pose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, molten salt coolant systems, complex component topologies, high magnetic fields, and high cryogenic mechanical loads. To support this mission, the CFS Materials Department is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer with expertise in metals and alloys in both R&D and production environments.
What you'll do:
- Translate component and system performance requirements and failure modes into verifiable critical material property requirements under manufacturing-relevant conditions, and define appropriate test methods to measure and validate those properties
- Identify materials and processes that enable the high-volume manufacturing of structures and systems under demanding operating conditions, with a focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost consciousness
- Select and interpret applicable international materials standards and specifications, and author materials specifications for fusion-specific applications
- Serve as a technical lead for materials development projects when commercially available materials do not meet application requirements
- Collaborate with design, supply chain, and manufacturing engineers to select, approve, and qualify materials and processing methods
- Provide on-demand subject matter expertise for production root cause analyses and corrective action plans involving raw or as-fabricated materials
- Review, interpret, and report materials property data in version-controlled databases for engineering use
What we’re looking for:
- Master’s degree with post-graduate experience in metallurgy, materials science, or a related discipline. Depending on experience and qualification, a bachelor’s degree will also be considered
- Minimum of 10+ years experience
- Experience with large-scale metal production processes, such as casting, forging, rolling, and drawing, and/or large-scale joining processes, such as soldering
- Experience collaborating and communicating effectively with technical teams at vendors and suppliers
- Familiarity with scaling metal and alloy design and development from R&D to full-scale products.
- Strong understanding of process–structure–properties–performance relationships in materials.
- Knowledge of materials behavior in cryogenic and high-temperature applications, and the effects of nuclear and plasma environments is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach new and under-defined problems with creativity.
- Experience with agile project management and effective task execution
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff, and other stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively within a flexible, service-oriented engineering organization
Bonus points for:
- Demonstrated success in delivering new alloys or materials processes from design and development through at-scale implementation
- Experience authoring materials standards and specifications
- Experience communicating materials design and development approaches, results, and performance metrics to both technical and executive leadership
- Demonstrated ability to make and justify materials and engineering decisions in fast-paced development and production environments
- Demonstrated ability to take under-defined problems and drive them to completion
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing and 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. Travel less than 10%
- 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 materials engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience with characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, or FTIR
- Proficiency in failure analysis and root cause investigation for metallic or polymeric components
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or medical device quality standards including AS9100 or ISO 13485
- Experience with composites, thin films, semiconductors, or biomaterials depending on the employer sector
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills for engineering reports and material specifications
Materials Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a materials engineer in Massachusetts?
Becoming a materials engineer in Massachusetts starts with a bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license specifically for materials engineers, but engineers who offer services to the public may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Most industry roles, particularly in defense and biotech, require only the degree and relevant technical experience to qualify.
How much do materials engineers make in Massachusetts?
Materials engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $114,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,980 for the lowest 10% to over $167,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire materials engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring materials engineers in Massachusetts right now include Bosch, Lydian, and Barrday, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and life sciences firms means demand for materials engineers is spread across a wide range of industries and employer sizes.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most materials engineer jobs?
Watertown, Lynn, and Boston have the most materials engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and the Route 128 corridor drive the bulk of demand, anchored by major defense, semiconductor, and biotech employers, while cities like Lowell and Woburn draw on their dense clusters of advanced manufacturing and research facilities that have historically concentrated engineering talent outside the urban core.
Are there remote materials engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Materials engineering is largely hands-on work tied to labs, manufacturing floors, and testing equipment, which limits remote availability. About 100% of materials engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve modeling, simulation, specification writing, or materials review work that does not require direct lab access.
How can I get hired as a materials engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and new graduate programs at Massachusetts's large defense and technology employers, including Raytheon Technologies and Analog Devices, which run structured rotational programs for candidates without full professional experience. Universities like MIT, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern place graduates directly into these pipelines. Candidates with adjacent experience in quality engineering, laboratory technician roles, or materials testing positions are regularly considered, and earning a Fundamentals of Engineering credential strengthens an early-career application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to materials engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to materials engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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