Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D

Boston Engineering Corporation • Waltham, MA • 4h ago

Boston Engineering is where innovative ideas become real-world technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, we've spent more than 30 years partnering with commercial and government clients to solve complex engineering challenges and bring breakthrough products to market. From advanced robotics and autonomous systems to medical devices, digital solutions, defense technologies, and industrial automation, our teams work on meaningful projects that push the boundaries of what's possible

We are a team of passionate engineers dedicated to creating innovative technologies that solve real-world problems. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, technical excellence, and hands-on problem solving. If you enjoy working on diverse projects with meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Boston Engineering?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries while collaborating with a talented team of engineers who are passionate about innovation. Every project presents a new challenge, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact from concept through commercialization.

Provide mechanical engineering design and development of innovative products from concept through production

Design, build, and test proof-of-concept models, breadboards, proto@types, and production-ready designs

Apply expertise in motion systems, motion controls, robotics, and precision electromechanical design

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers

Utilize Creo and/or SolidWorks to develop detailed mechanical designs and documentation

Perform engineering analyses, develop product specifications, and create design documentation

Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and design for cost and reliability principles

Support proposal development, technical estimates, and customer engagements

Contribute to rapid prototyping and iterative product development efforts

Ensure compliance with Boston Engineering's Quality Management System and engineering best practices

8-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on new product development

Demonstrated success bringing complex products from concept through manufacturing

Experience designing high-precision electromechanical systems

Experience with rapid prototyping and proto@type development

Experience designing products for underwater or marine environments

Proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks

Experience developing products that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems

Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, design for cost, and reliability engineering

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Previous experience working within an engineering services or product development consulting environment

Familiarity with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs is a plus

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time Role

Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Location: Office-based in Waltham, MA

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The final offer amount will be determined by factors such as the candidate's education, experience, and skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, is also provided.

At Boston Engineering, you can grow in the direction YOU want. Subject matter depth, project management, sales, technical expert, you choose where you want your path to go. Through our mentoring program, hands-on training, and experienced leaders, you can explore what direction is best for you. Your future at Boston Engineering is in your hands!

Boston Engineering offers a full employee benefits plan, including a matching 401(k), in an open, energetic working environment that fosters strong client relationships and an entrepreneurial team spirit.

This role is restricted to US persons (i.e., US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.

Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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