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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About MassArt:
MassArt's Information Technology team is looking for a Senior Ellucian Technical and Integrations Engineer to own the systems that keep the college running ? from the Colleague ERP at its core to the web, CRM, and reporting platforms that students, faculty, and staff rely on every day. You'll design how Ellucian Colleague SaaS connects to everything else, build and maintain Ethos-based integrations and data pipelines, and lead members of the Applications Team as MassArt modernizes its systems, including exploring where AI can streamline integration and reporting work.
This is a senior, high-autonomy role reporting directly to the Director of Core Applications, with real latitude to shape how MassArt's core systems evolve.
Founded in 1873 and celebrating over 150 years, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is the nation's only independent, freestanding public college of art and design. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls about 2,000 students across 18 disciplines. We're an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, and leaders ? and we build technology partnerships the same way, by sharing information openly and supporting one another across teams.
Qualifications
Job Description:
This position is governed by the APA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary Range : $120,000 - $135,000, annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What You'll Own
- Integration architecture & delivery: Design, implement, and maintain integrations between Ellucian Colleague SaaS and third-party campus systems (LMS, CRM, payment gateways, and more) using the Ellucian Ethos platform. Use Ellucian SaaS Extensibility tools to customize workflows, pages, and data points without disrupting core system upgrades. Support deployment and configuration of middleware, APIs, and automation tools.
- Data & reporting: Manage data exchange processes and ensure data integrity across enterprise platforms. Design and implement data model additions based on user requirements. Write SQL queries and build custom reports and dashboards for institutional data needs and analytics.
- Reliability & governance: Monitor the performance, availability, and security of integrated services. Maintain documentation for integration architecture, workflows, and technical procedures. Ensure compliance with institutional data governance, security, and privacy policies.
- Leadership & collaboration: Lead members of the Core Applications Team. Collaborate with third-party vendors, end users, and internal IT teams to support system interoperability and troubleshoot integration issues. Contribute to enterprise-wide system conversions, modernization efforts, and the team's knowledgebase practices.
- Innovation: Identify opportunities where AI can be applied to solve integration and optimization problems, and participate in cross-functional projects supporting digital transformation.
Note: Responsibilities are subject to change to meet the evolution of college needs and technology advancements, and other duties may be assigned by the CITO.
Requirements:
What You'll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field ? or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of experience in systems integration and/or enterprise application support.
Solid understanding of integration technologies: APIs, web services, tools, reporting tools, middleware.
Experience with Ellucian Colleague and related higher education systems.
Hands-on experience with Ellucian Ethos and workflow development tools.
Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server), data structures, and data management principles.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills ? including the ability to explain technical work to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience with AI frameworks and agentic principles.
- Familiarity with Ellucian Experience, including card development and integration with institutional systems.
- Knowledge of a procedural language such as PHP, JavaScript or Python.
- Knowledge of frontend web technologies such as WordPress.
- Knowledge of ITIL practices and project management methodologies.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
Additional Information:
Please note MassArt:
- Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
- Is not an E-Verify institution.
Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.
Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.
MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.
MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
PLEASE APPLY ON THE MASSART CAREERS PAGE TO BE CONSIDERED. SEE HERE.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume through MassArt's application portal.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-621 Huntington AvenueJob
: Information Systems and TechnologyAgency
: Mass College of Art and DesignSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: DayJob Posting
: Oct 30, 2026, 3:46:43 PMNumber of Openings
: 1Salary
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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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