Senior Technical Lead – Digital Solutions

About Us: Boston Engineering is where innovative ideas become real-world technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, we've spent more than 30 years partnering with commercial and government clients to solve complex engineering challenges and bring breakthrough products to market. From advanced robotics and autonomous systems to medical devices, digital solutions, defense technologies, and industrial automation, our teams work on meaningful projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.

The Role: Boston Engineering is seeking a hands-on Sr. Digital Solutions Technical Lead to drive architecture, integration, and software execution across our Digital Solutions portfolio including Logix, MREG, Magellan / ProtoXR and new emerging products. This role is ideal for a senior developer/architect who wants to stay close to the code while guiding teams toward scalable, deployable digital solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Write, review, debug, and integrate code, often spending up to 50% of your time coding depending on project phase

• Shape practical system architecture, technical roadmaps, and deployment plans

• Support demos, field trials, pilots, and customer engagements (30% travel)

• Help transition prototypes into reusable, production-ready platforms

• Mentor developers and engineers to elevate delivery quality

What You Bring:

• 8+ years in software development, digital products, or systems integration

• Strong hands-on coding experience across backend, APIs, web/mobile, and cloud/onprem/edge environments

• Ability to lead technical work and collaborate directly with customers and partners

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• BS/MS in a technical field or equivalent experience

Bonus Skills

• C#, Unity, Node.js, TypeScript

• AR/MR, digital warehousing, logistics workflows, OCR/computer vision, or AI/ML

• Microservices, Docker, PostgreSQL, Linux, NGINX, React, mobile development

• Cybersecurity, secure deployments, and work in defense/industrial environments

Location: Office-based role in Waltham, MA

Reports to: VP, Research & Development

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this role

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.

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The final offer amount will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s education, experience and skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off is also provided.

At Boston Engineering, you can grow in the direction YOU want. Subject matter depth, project management, sales, technical expert! You choose where you want your path to go. Through our mentoring program, hands-on training, and experienced leaders, you can explore what direction is best for you. Your future at Boston Engineering is in your hands!

Boston Engineering offers a full employee benefits plan, including a matching 401(k), in an open, energetic working environment that fosters strong client relationships and an entrepreneurial team spirit.

Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.

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