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Senior Product Development Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Spectris

Product Development Engineer

Marlborough, MA

$90K - $115K/yr

Product Development Engineer We are currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the creation and release of next-generation, customer-specific sensor products.

Hologic Inc.

R&D Engineer 3

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

GSS R&D ENGINEER 3 - Senior Product Development Engineer Organization Name: R&D Surgical Division Manager: Sr. R&D Manager/ R&D Manager Organizational Relationships: Works with Divisional personnel ...

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Hologic

R&D Engineer 3

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

GSS R&D ENGINEER 3 - Senior Product Development Engineer Organization Name: R&D Surgical Division Manager: Sr. R&D Manager/ R&D Manager Organizational Relationships: Works with Divisional personnel ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior product development engineer in Boston, MA is $129,154.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $128,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Product Development Engineer vs Product Development Engineer?

AspectSenior Product Development EngineerProduct Development Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, experience in product designBachelor's in Engineering or related field, entry-level to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D departments, cross-functional collaborationDesign, testing, and development teams, manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, consumer electronics companiesSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles in product companies

The main difference between a Senior Product Development Engineer and a Product Development Engineer lies in experience and responsibility. Senior engineers typically have more expertise, lead projects, and mentor junior staff, whereas product engineers focus on executing design and development tasks. Both roles are vital in product innovation and are commonly found in tech and manufacturing sectors.

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Infographic showing various Senior Product Development Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,154 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Senior Product Development Engineer

Quadratic 3D

Somerville, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Quadratic is a well-funded seed-stage startup revolutionizing the entire concept of 3D printing to open up new commercial and industrial applications. The company's technology is based on a groundbreaking invention by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of scientists at Harvard. Think Star Trek Replicator. Veteran entrepreneurs guide the company with a deep commitment to transparency in a high-trust environment. We focus relentlessly on rapid results with fast customer feedback loops. Make a broad impact as an early team member and help us invent the future of 3D printing.
Job Description
Quadratic 3D is seeking a senior product development engineer in a key leadership role to design and develop opto-mechanical systems for 3D printers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. Successful candidates will be passionate about optical system design, 3D printing, building machines and enjoy working on complex problems that involve advanced materials, optics and systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead opto-mechanical design and engineering efforts for 3D printer development
  • Work closely across the optics, materials, mechanical engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define, develop, realize, and/or simulate a variety of optical systems for 3D printing
  • Brainstorm new system architectures and converge on feasible opto-mechanical designs
  • Build, test, and refine prototypes and high precision test fixtures
  • Provide guidance on optical system design considerations
  • Solve complex mechanical problems by inventing and integrating state of the art technologies and methods
  • Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/MS degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline
  • 3+ years experience designing and developing optical systems for 3D printers and/or precision opto-mechanical systems in an industrial setting
  • 3+ years experience with optical systems comprising displays, cameras and optical sources such as lasers and LEDs
  • Zemax or other optical ray tracing skills or equivalent
  • Testing, tolerancing and analysis experience
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, SolidWorks or equivalent
  • Built machines and test fixtures in early stage development
  • Programming experience in Python, Matlab and/or C++
  • Hands-on experience in basic rapid prototyping, DFM, DFR methodology
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of team
  • Great documentation, experimental design, and result recording skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of assembly and alignment of optical bench-top assemblies including linear and angular adjustments
  • Experience in both sequential and non-sequential optics and tolerancing both sequential or non-sequential optical systems
  • GD&T knowledge and practical application for precision optics or other components
  • Experience managing material vendors and CMs
  • Advanced knowledge of materials and structural modeling/optimization

Additional Information
Travel: 1-3 trips/year
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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