Technical Lead Jobs in Massachusetts
Technical Lead jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems across sectors from biotechnology to financial services, with openings at every level from emerging leads to senior principal roles. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the primary hiring centers, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, and Wayfair maintain large engineering organizations with consistent technical lead demand. The most sought-after specializations are platform engineering, full-stack development leadership, and DevOps transformation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 31113
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $158,326.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Come join HII!! Where hard stuff is done right!
HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced professional to come join our manufacturing engineering group! We are looking for an individual to support the production of our autonomous systems. As a senior manufacturing engineer, you will be responsible for supporting production operations, resolving manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement for new and existing products. Leading a cross functional team of 5–10 manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineers, the candidate will be responsible for production issue response, failure analysis and corrective actions, design and process improvements, and product delivery support. Responsibilities may include the following:
- Support production, sustaining, and new product introduction efforts through manufacturing engineering analysis, implementation, and leadership.
- Respond to production issues in a timely manner and provide hands-on support to diagnose and resolve manufacturing problems.
- Lead failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for product and process nonconformances.
- Develop, document, and implement manufacturing process updates to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
- Recommend and support design improvements to enhance manufacturability, assembly efficiency, reliability, and producibility.
- Communicate manufacturing issues, process changes, improvement plans, risks, and technical status to the appropriate departments, the Division Head of Integrated Product Support, and senior leadership.
- Provide documentation for manufacturing support, work instructions, process flows, and engineering changes.
- Support the development and release of technical data packages, manufacturing methods, and production documentation for new and existing designs.
- Drive configuration management philosophy in products and manufacturing processes.
- Estimate production and cost impacts for manufacturing changes, process improvements, and design updates.
- Lead a team of 5–10 cross-discipline engineers in support of production issue response, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and prioritize production support activities across multiple issues, products, and functional teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Lead cross functional efforts to resolve recurring production issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support planning and execution of manufacturing readiness, process improvement, and production risk reduction activities.
- Other duties as assigned
What you will be doing..
Functions as a technical expert who provides management, leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services within a technical environment. Participate in and provide input into the design, re-design and development of technology products and applications. Contribute to and often lead the specification and design phases of the development life cycle. Also manage the design and implementation of new development and enhancement efforts, and coordinate systems installation and software testing with other technologists. Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequently interact with internal and external business contacts. Responsible for the technical integrity of projects while providing technical guidance to clients and department staff at the brand, program, and project levels. Functions as day-to-day lead on assigned projects and works with technical leadership to perform evaluations and feasibility reviews of creative concepts and technology solutions. Act as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions Determine and provide a necessary level of technical documentation during requirements gathering, based on technical services group standards and procedures and discussions with project staff, industry experience, and technical vendors. Assist the technical director with scoping, identification of project deliverables, and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc. Proactively work with producers to ensure that appropriate staffing resources are assigned, put in place, and effectively utilized at the appropriate time. Work with quality assurance resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned, fixed, and regressed. Communicate daily regarding project status with appropriate team members. Provide technical consultancy to department staff and participate in business development efforts including proposals, development plans, and presentations, as directed.
What we are looking for.
- 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
- Must have experience with management and defense manufacturing
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1
- Advance failure analysis experience.
- Proposal and bidding experience.
Bonus Points for.
- Leadership Experience, functional management in DoD contractor preferred.
Physical Requirements
Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 31113
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $158,326.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Come join HII!! Where hard stuff is done right!
HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced professional to come join our manufacturing engineering group! We are looking for an individual to support the production of our autonomous systems. As a senior manufacturing engineer, you will be responsible for supporting production operations, resolving manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement for new and existing products. Leading a cross functional team of 5–10 manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineers, the candidate will be responsible for production issue response, failure analysis and corrective actions, design and process improvements, and product delivery support. Responsibilities may include the following:
- Support production, sustaining, and new product introduction efforts through manufacturing engineering analysis, implementation, and leadership.
- Respond to production issues in a timely manner and provide hands-on support to diagnose and resolve manufacturing problems.
- Lead failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for product and process nonconformances.
- Develop, document, and implement manufacturing process updates to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
- Recommend and support design improvements to enhance manufacturability, assembly efficiency, reliability, and producibility.
- Communicate manufacturing issues, process changes, improvement plans, risks, and technical status to the appropriate departments, the Division Head of Integrated Product Support, and senior leadership.
- Provide documentation for manufacturing support, work instructions, process flows, and engineering changes.
- Support the development and release of technical data packages, manufacturing methods, and production documentation for new and existing designs.
- Drive configuration management philosophy in products and manufacturing processes.
- Estimate production and cost impacts for manufacturing changes, process improvements, and design updates.
- Lead a team of 5–10 cross-discipline engineers in support of production issue response, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and prioritize production support activities across multiple issues, products, and functional teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Lead cross functional efforts to resolve recurring production issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support planning and execution of manufacturing readiness, process improvement, and production risk reduction activities.
- Other duties as assigned
What you will be doing..
Functions as a technical expert who provides management, leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services within a technical environment. Participate in and provide input into the design, re-design and development of technology products and applications. Contribute to and often lead the specification and design phases of the development life cycle. Also manage the design and implementation of new development and enhancement efforts, and coordinate systems installation and software testing with other technologists. Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequently interact with internal and external business contacts. Responsible for the technical integrity of projects while providing technical guidance to clients and department staff at the brand, program, and project levels. Functions as day-to-day lead on assigned projects and works with technical leadership to perform evaluations and feasibility reviews of creative concepts and technology solutions. Act as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions Determine and provide a necessary level of technical documentation during requirements gathering, based on technical services group standards and procedures and discussions with project staff, industry experience, and technical vendors. Assist the technical director with scoping, identification of project deliverables, and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc. Proactively work with producers to ensure that appropriate staffing resources are assigned, put in place, and effectively utilized at the appropriate time. Work with quality assurance resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned, fixed, and regressed. Communicate daily regarding project status with appropriate team members. Provide technical consultancy to department staff and participate in business development efforts including proposals, development plans, and presentations, as directed.
What we are looking for.
- 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
- Must have experience with management and defense manufacturing
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1
- Advance failure analysis experience.
- Proposal and bidding experience.
Bonus Points for.
- Leadership Experience, functional management in DoD contractor preferred.
Physical Requirements
Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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- Technology & Software
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical lead jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of software engineering experience with demonstrated leadership of technical teams
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Java, Python, or Go
- Experience architecting and delivering cloud-based solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to drive agile delivery cycles and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Technical Lead Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical lead in Massachusetts?
Becoming a technical lead in Massachusetts typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering experience. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for software or technology leadership roles. Employers here place heavy weight on demonstrated project ownership, contributions to production systems, and a record of mentoring peers, with advanced degrees or cloud certifications strengthening candidacy at larger Boston-area firms.
Which companies hire technical leads in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring technical leads in Massachusetts right now include HII, HCLTech, and Encore Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of technology companies, defense contractors, and life sciences firms means sustained demand for technical leads well beyond the immediate Boston metro.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most technical lead jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Pocasset have the most technical lead openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their concentration of software companies, academic medical centers, and venture-backed startups, while Waltham and Burlington draw significant volume from established enterprise technology and defense contractors that have long maintained regional headquarters along Route 128.
Are there remote technical lead jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 73% of technical lead openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally suited the role is to distributed engineering organizations. Architecture reviews, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination translate well to async and video-based collaboration, making Massachusetts-based technical lead roles among the more remote-accessible senior positions in the market.
How can I get hired as a technical lead in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead role from a strong individual contributor position at a Massachusetts employer that grows engineering talent internally. Companies like Wayfair, HubSpot, and Mass General Brigham's technology division run associate and rotational engineering programs that place candidates into team-lead tracks. Building a public portfolio of system design work, contributing to open-source projects, and earning a cloud architecture certification gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to these internal promotion pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to technical lead jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to technical lead jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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