Senior Mechanical Engineer

Boston Engineering Corporation•Waltham, MA

9d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Engineering is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop innovative products from concept through production. The role includes designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept models, breadboards, prototypes, and production-ready designs, with a focus on motion systems, motion controls, robotics, and precision electromechanical design. The engineer will collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams; use Creo and/or SolidWorks to produce detailed designs and documentation; conduct engineering analyses; and develop product specifications. The role also applies design for manufacturing, assembly, cost, and reliability principles, supports proposals and customer engagements, contributes to rapid prototyping, and follows the company’s Quality Management System and engineering practices. This is a full-time, office-based position in Waltham, Massachusetts, with minimal travel. Relocation is not available. The position is restricted to US persons because it involves access to export-controlled technology; proof of status is required before employment. The salary range is $120,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Requirements

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 prototype 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 in an engineering services or product development consulting environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Must be a US person (US citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act); proof of status is required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering design and development of innovative products from concept through production.
Design, build, and test proof-of-concept models, breadboards, prototypes, and production-ready designs.
Apply expertise in motion systems, motion controls, robotics, and precision electromechanical design.
Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers.
Use 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.