Innovation Engineer

Boston Engineering Corporation•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Engineering is seeking an Innovation Engineer to support the Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Technology Officer in advancing the company’s innovation strategy, driving continuous improvement, and pursuing new business opportunities through technical insight, creativity, and disciplined execution. The role is suited to an entrepreneurial-minded engineering professional who can turn ideas into practical outcomes for clients and the company, communicate effectively, and collaborate across technical and business teams. The position evaluates technology, product development, and systems engineering opportunities; contributes to proposals and other technical business-development materials; represents Boston Engineering at meetings and industry events; and develops clear written and visual content about technical solutions, product roadmaps, and company capabilities. It also supports continuous improvement, intellectual-property activities, and coordination with external innovation, research, manufacturing, and supply-chain partners. This is a full-time, office-based role in Waltham, Massachusetts. Relocation is not available, and travel is minimal. The role is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to export-controlled technology; proof of status is required before employment. The stated annual base salary range is $90,000–$115,000, depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or manufacturing-related field.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience; exceptional candidates with substantial internship, co-op, or research experience will be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present engaging content for diverse audiences.
Proven organizational ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple initiatives, and follow through on deliverables.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Demonstrated experience synthesizing information, conceptualizing solutions, and developing technical content for engineering, business, and government stakeholders.
Familiarity with federal research and development programs and funding mechanisms.
U.S. person status, with proof required before employment, because the role involves access to export-controlled technology.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or another quality management system.
Interest or experience in emerging technologies, including robotics, IoT, augmented or virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new technology, product development, and systems engineering opportunities for client and internal initiatives.
Contribute to technical proposals, white papers, and responses to business opportunities, including RFPs, Sources Sought, SBIRs, and other government and commercial funding opportunities.
Represent Boston Engineering at business meetings and industry events and engage with partners in robotics, data science (AR, VR, ML, AI), and advanced manufacturing.
Develop and communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Create visual materials, including graphics, presentations, and videos, to communicate solutions, product roadmaps, and company capabilities.
Identify opportunities, analyze potential tools and best practices, and help implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and organizational efficiency.
Support invention disclosure, prior-art research, patent documentation, and coordination with inventors and intellectual-property counsel.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, technology and supply-chain partners, research and development organizations, and project stakeholders on collaborative efforts.