Innovation Engineer

Location: Waltham, MA, us

Company Description

At Boston Engineering, we apply the brightest minds to deliver impactful solutions while providing a rewarding, career-building environment for our team. We are seeking an Innovation Engineer to support our Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in advancing the company's innovation strategy, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and securing new business opportunities through technical insight, creativity, and disciplined execution.

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial-minded engineering professional who thrives on transforming ideas into practical outcomes for both our clients and Boston Engineering. The position requires initiative, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

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Job Description

• Evaluate new technology, product development, and systems engineering opportunities for both 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, industry events, and with partners in the fields of robotics, data science (AR, VR, ML, AI), and advanced manufacturing
• Ideate and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling content for technical and nontechnical audiences. Develop visual materials such as graphics, presentations, and videos to effectively 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
• Facilitate coordination with Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, technology and supply chain partners, research and development organizations, and project stakeholders on collaborative efforts

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with 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 while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or manufacturing-related field
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience required - exceptional candidates with substantial internship, co-op, or research experience will be considered
• 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
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management system
• Interest or experience in emerging technologies, including robotics, IoT, augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), and artificial intelligence (AI

Additional Information

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.

Employment Type: Full-Time Role

Reports to: Vice President, Business Operations

Location: Office-based role in Waltham, Massachusetts

Relocation: Not available at this time

Travel: Minimal

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The final offer amount will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s education, knowledge, experience, and skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, is also provided.

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

Questions?

Please contact Christine Higgins, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Boston Engineering 

email: chiggins-ctr@boston-engineering.com LinkedIn: Christine Higgins | LinkedIn