Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Technical Sales Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in life sciences instrumentation, defense systems, enterprise software, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from early-career applications engineers through senior account engineers. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Waltham, and Burlington, where established employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Raytheon Technologies, and MathWorks maintain large sales and applications teams. The most sought-after specialties in the Massachusetts market are laboratory and analytical instrumentation, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerMIT Lincoln Laboratory
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring24
Work type48% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Ellucian Technical and Integrations Engineer
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Senior Ellucian Technical and Integrations Engineer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Technical Support Engineer- Manufacturing Operations
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Technical Support Engineer- Manufacturing Operations
MKS
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$88k - $105k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Technical Support Engineer (Robotics)
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Technical Support Engineer (Robotics)
Tutor Intelligence
Watertown, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$80k - $110k/yr

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Technical Support Engineer - Automatic Test Equipment (Linux/Software
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Technical Support Engineer - Automatic Test Equipment (Linux/Software
Cohu, Inc.
Norwood, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$92k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) for AI & On-Premises Object Storage
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Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) for AI & On-Premises Object Storage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Andover, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$178k - $339k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Technical Sales Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
9 jobs
Waltham
4 jobs
Watertown
4 jobs
Andover
3 jobs
Cambridge
3 jobs
Westborough
3 jobs
Norwood
2 jobs
Worcester
2 jobs

Technical Sales Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

MIT Lincoln Laboratory9 open roles
Amazon4 open roles
AbbVie3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical products to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Prior experience in a customer-facing technical role such as applications engineering or field support
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and consultative solution-selling methodologies
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts industry verticals including life sciences, defense, or enterprise software
  • Willingness to travel within New England territory to customer sites and regional accounts

Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical sales engineer in Massachusetts?

Most employers in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in an engineering or applied science discipline as the baseline qualification. There is no state-issued license specific to technical sales engineering in Massachusetts, so hiring decisions hinge on technical depth and communication ability. Candidates who build hands-on experience through co-op programs at Massachusetts universities, internships at life sciences or defense firms, or starting in applications engineering or field service roles move into technical sales most reliably.

How much do technical sales engineers make in Massachusetts?

Technical sales engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $136,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,490 for the lowest 10% to over $177,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical sales engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring technical sales engineers in Massachusetts right now include MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Amazon, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of life sciences, defense, and enterprise technology companies means openings tend to require domain-specific product knowledge rather than generalist sales backgrounds.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most technical sales engineer jobs?

The cities with the most technical sales engineer openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Lexington, and Waltham. Boston anchors demand through its dense cluster of biotech, medtech, and enterprise software headquarters, while Waltham and Burlington have grown into major suburban technology corridors where companies like Raytheon, MathWorks, and numerous life sciences firms base their regional sales and applications teams.

Are there remote technical sales engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because technical sales engineering often requires on-site product demonstrations, lab evaluations, and customer site visits. About 72% of technical sales engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the balance between account management tasks that can be done remotely and hands-on customer engagement that cannot. Pre-sales consulting and inside technical sales roles within software companies tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a technical sales engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from an applications engineer, field service engineer, or technical support role into sales, since those positions build the product knowledge and customer-facing skills Massachusetts employers value most. Companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boston Scientific run structured rotational and new-graduate associate programs that expose candidates to both technical and commercial functions. Building a portfolio of documented problem-solving work, earning a relevant instrumentation or software certification, and targeting smaller Massachusetts-based medtech or industrial automation firms that grow their own sales talent accelerates the transition.

Where can I find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated in real time. Search the listings for roles that match your technical background and territory preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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