Engineering Jobs in West Concord Massachusetts

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

L3Harris has an opportunity for a highly skilled Thermal Analyst to join our talented engineering organization.

The Thermal Analyst will be a technical leader across multidisciplinary teams of engineers to create the best overall system design including thermal design, analysis, and test of optical systems operating in harsh space and ground environments.

The candidate will possess in-depth understanding of aerospace thermal engineering technology and payload architectures for spacecraft sub-systems and instruments.

These talents are used to direct and oversee teams who specialize in conductive, convective, and radiative analyses, understanding of heat pipes, radiative heat transfer, and thermal control hardware design (thermal blankets, surface treatments, heater tapes, thermistors) and the interaction with optical structures in order to minimize optical errors, and achieve operational temperatures.

The role requires utilizing state of the art custom software in conjunction with Thermal Desktop and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) packages and often mentor other Thermal Analysts in the use of such tools.

Essential Functions: System level thermal design & development, payload level integration and test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments Perform thermal design and analysis tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanisms, electro-mechanical devices, aerospace mechanism design, complex electronics packaging, supporting space-based deployable mechanisms, avionics, innovative thermal and ground based systems Create and analyze design concepts using thermal analysis software & FEA Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective Directs, coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives Program support also includes requirements derivation and verification, system architecture development, loads derivation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design analysis, generation of analysis documentation (including presentation materials, and deliverable data packages), and leading system test activities Organization of thermal design and analysis as an IPT lead; frequently interfacing directly with customer technical leads and management.

Prepares reports, formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and present results to both external and internal groups, including leadership and customers Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Structural, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, Performance, Quality, Configuration Management) Presents design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers Development of thermal test plans to manufacture and test payload sensor systems Support new business opportunities Mentor junior level engineers Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience 7 years of professional experience using thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop (preferred), Sinda, Flotherm, Icepak, etc.

4 years of providing technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch Professional experience with thermal analysis of mechanical and electronic systems, in space, air or ground environments Professional experience with thermal vacuum testing Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.

TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with finite element analysis software Able to support design decisions with well documented engineering analyses and calculations Able to analyze problems and to focus and drive down to the root cause of problems quickly Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.

Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Active TS/SCI clearance In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $122,000.00
- $227,000.00 .

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Job Title : Buyer / Planner

Location : Chelmsford MA

Pay range : $60000 - $65000

Duration : Full time

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, procurement and scheduling materials using “just-in-time” methodology. Works with other departments on issues revolving around planning, costs, quality and inventory factors. Monitors costs and schedules. Assures goals and deadlines are met while attaining the best quality for best value.
• Ability to understand technical scope of work in TDP.
• Identifies methods for ensuring material cost parameters are maintained and/or improved.
• Reviews and monitors open order action reports.
• Assists in the development of standards and works with suppliers to guarantee quality of product and service are attained.
• Ability to solve technical issues, either individually or with departments support.
• Retrieves procurement information from company’s MRP (Materials Requisition Planning) system.
• Places material orders within 5 days of contract review.
• Orders placed in accordance with strategic plan.
• PPV in excess of 10%
• Bids out work orders to suppliers, negotiates prices, delivery schedules.
• Maintains and updates records and supplier’s files.
• Resolves problems that affect discrepant material, damaged goods, incorrect pricing, supply, quality and delivery schedules. Takes actions in MRB.
• Acts as liaison between supplier and plant personnel to expedite and ensure timely delivery of purchased materials and services according to production schedule and inventory needs.
• Sources, qualifies and makes recommendations for certifying suppliers. Tracks monthly supplier’s performance by monitoring and evaluating their material’s costs.
• Recommends SCARs
• continuously analyze sub-contract results such as PPV, delivery and quality and work to continuously improve.
• utilize the existing templates of monthly assessments to maintain open communications & balance cost with risk mitigation. These assessments should include, but not be limited to the following: site visits, questionnaires, web portal responses, third party reviews, phone calls.
• Schedule mitigation efforts include collaborative planning between multiple stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Senior Management)
• Excel skills above average.
• Recommends as a sole contributor supply chain risk recommendations to buyer planner 4.
• Responsible for own safety following company and OSHA safety guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of technical training and no less than 5 years relevant prior experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem solving required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Calcuquote preferred

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Title: Associate Ingredient Scientist

Duration: 9 months

Location: Burlington, MA 01803

The Associate Ingredient Scientist will be working in a fast paced cross-functional environment to develop ingredient specifications that are accurate, as well as collect critical documents to make sure all our ingredients meet the required FDA standards.

Position Accountabilities

1. Understand basics of raw materials, and their application in beverages

2. Lead projects that impact ingredients, such as new supplier requirement updates, cost savings initiatives, supply issues or production challenges

3. Provide training to the broader cross functional partners as needed

4. Follow SOP and enter the required ingredient data in the database accurately

5. Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory work if the ingredient is analyzed internally

6. Work together effectively with Product Development and other functions of R&D such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology

7. Collaborate cross functionally with groups outside of R&D such as Quality and Procurement

8. Develop/ Update SOPs and training for job function as needed

9. Effectively communicate with vendors to obtain required documents in a timely manner

Competencies

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills

2. Must be able to lead, track and follow up on projects with problem solving mindset and present outcomes to the leadership

3. Must have a high attention to detail with ingredient specifications and related technical information

4. Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed

5. Self-motivated and able to manage the workload as prioritized

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or allied field

• 1-3 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality) or CPG internship

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Senior Systems Engineer – Consumer Product Development

Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)

Salary Range: $76,400 – $140,000 annually

Travel: 10–20% international travel

Position Overview

A leading consumer products organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of innovative, high-volume consumer products. This role will serve as the technical product owner for cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring product requirements, performance, cost targets, and development schedules are successfully achieved.

The position works closely with global development teams and manufacturing partners to guide products from concept and development through validation and production readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in systems engineering, product architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership within consumer product development environments.

Key Responsibilities

Translate consumer and stakeholder needs into detailed system and product requirements.

Develop system architectures that support product functionality and performance goals.

Decompose system-level requirements into subsystems, modules, and components, ensuring alignment across engineering teams.

Manage interfaces between subsystems and coordinate with platform owners and engineering leads.

Support innovation initiatives and R&D activities required to meet product performance and development goals.

Participate in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and validation planning throughout the product development lifecycle.

Apply structured engineering methodologies such as DMAIC, LAMDA, or similar frameworks to guide development processes.

Use data-driven decision-making and statistical analysis tools to support product design and testing.

Support prototype development, testing activities, and validation efforts during product development.

Communicate development progress, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering processes and product development workflows.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in high-volume consumer product development environments.

Experience in systems engineering, product architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership.

Knowledge of design validation planning, DFMEA processes, and risk analysis methods.

Experience using statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, R, or similar platforms.

Advanced experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred).

Hands-on experience with prototyping, test fixture development, and experimental validation.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Familiarity with systems modeling methods and finite element analysis concepts.

Experience working with global engineering teams and contract manufacturers.

Ability to support international collaboration and travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary range: $76,400 – $140,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.

Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Additional employee benefits and wellness programs.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager III for our Contract position with a client. It is a remote position.

Position: Project Manager III

Location: Remote (Waltham, MA- Need to be onsite occasionally)

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Range: $60/hr - $65/hour without benefits (Pay rate varies based on experience)

Job Description:

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Scoping & Project Development Manager to lead the early planning and development phases of facility and infrastructure projects. This role is critical in defining project scope, budget, and schedule, and ensuring successful execution from concept through completion.

As a key member of the Property Services team, you will act as the client-side Project Manager, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver design, engineering, and construction projects aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Define and manage project scope, requirements, and objectives
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets across all phases
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into project plans
• Oversee design, engineering, and construction activities
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building regulations
• Provide regular updates and presentations to leadership
• Ensure successful project close-out, including commissioning and punch list completion

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project development, construction, or facilities management
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety)
• Experience in scoping, planning, and managing capital or infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave, or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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Experienced CNC Machinists wanted! Join a stable manufacturing company with 40+ years in business. We are looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Setup/Operator who can produce precision components and support our growing production team.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes for production runs
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring tools
• Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting
• Work with engineering on CNC programs (Mastercam / CAM software)
• Maintain quality standards through in-process inspections
• Keep machines and work areas clean, safe, and organized

• 510 years CNC machining experience
• Strong experience with lathe setup and tooling
• Experience with multi-axis / multi-spindle machines (Mazak, Puma, Miyano preferred)
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  

• Established company 40+ years in business
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable full-time work
• Opportunity to grow with an experienced manufacturing team

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Job Title : Engineering, Design, R&D - Quality Engineer

Location : Burlington, MA 01803

Duration : 06 Months

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer / Test Engineer supports product validation.

Update and create test protocols for new features.

Analyze test data using statistical methods in Excel and/or JMP and report on results in both Confluence and Jira.

Evaluate existing test methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.

Complete documentation needed to support testing execution, including data capture forms and digital requests.

Compile reports on testing status across multiple programs to report to leadership, leveraging Jira data.

Review test plans and identify gaps as well as collaborate with multiple teams to confirm test completion.

Job Title - Engineering, Design, R&D - Testing Technician

Duration: 12month

Location: Burlington, MA

The Testing Technician is responsible for creating formulations on the benchtop, brewing using client Brewers and testing the formulations both pre-brewing as well as the finished beverage for a number of analytical measures and sensory testing.

The role will include:

- Preparing benchtop formulations including measuring and weighing ingredients, blending, and packing into single serve portions.

- Performing analytical and sensory analysis on samples both before and after preparation.

- Labeling, organizing, and putting samples into storage for shelf life testing.

- Maintaining documentation of incoming samples, samples prepared, samples in shelf life, as well as documenting test results

- Performing simple mathematical calculations to scale formulas or determine quantities for batch sizing

- Sample preparation for scientist and business partners to taste, including a clean appearance, and acting with politeness and confidence.

- Record and organize quality data in appropriate computer spreadsheets and report results to management.

- Provide training as required for new permanent and temporary personnel in proper test techniques and methods, as well as data recording requirements.

- Ability to troubleshoot issues with brewers or unexpected sample behavior and perform root cause analysis.

Production Planning Supervisor

Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Onsite – Billerica, MA

We are looking for a skilled Production Planning Supervisor to support and optimize production operations for our expanding systems product lines at the Billerica, MA facility. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer requirements while maintaining lean and efficient inventory levels. The role requires strong organizational ability, a proactive mindset, and the drive to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in lean manufacturing, MRP planning, inventory optimization, and Kanban systems, along with proven communication and leadership skills. Experience managing complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and resolving cross-functional production challenges is important. This position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing – Systems Products.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner daily with operations, purchasing, logistics, and shop floor teams to achieve production targets and schedule commitments.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyer-planners, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Establish and communicate lead times and shipment schedules to the sales team based on material availability and production capacity.
• Analyze available capacity, highlight potential risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to management.
• Release and prioritize work orders based on MRP recommendations and Kanban triggers to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to align on internal and external customer requirements.
• Track actual performance against the Master Production Plan, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and drive enhancements to planning processes, tools, and systems.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to reconcile and resolve inventory variances.
• Support work order closure processes and resolve material transaction issues promptly.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by planning build capacity and ensuring material readiness.
• Manage supplier quotations, PO awards, and related MRP or Kanban actions required to keep production on schedule.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support overall operational goals.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; APICS certification is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Teams and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud or Thruput is desired.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities effectively.