Defense Electronics Staffing in Greater Boston
Engineers and technicians for radar, sensors and advanced electronics north of Boston.
The corridor running north-west out of Boston through Chelmsford, Andover and Tewksbury is one of the densest clusters of radar, sensor and advanced-electronics work anywhere. It is a competitive market for the same handful of skills, so speed matters — the candidate who is presented on Tuesday is often the one who gets the offer.
What we staff in Greater Boston
- RF, microwave and antenna engineers
- Radar and signal-processing engineers
- Electrical and hardware design engineers
- Electronics and microelectronics technicians
- Environmental and reliability test engineers
- Manufacturing and quality engineers
Those are the roles this market asks for most. We staff the full range wherever we recruit — engineering, IT, manufacturing, skilled trades, professional, administrative, science and healthcare. The breakdown alongside is what is actually open here today.
Open right now
10 openings in eastern Massachusetts.
- Engineering5
- Manufacturing4
- Professional1
Across Chelmsford, Andover.
Current openings in Greater Boston, MA
| Job | Location | Clearance | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Configuration Analyst | Chelmsford, MA | S | Up to $43.17 DOE |
| System Integration and Test Engineer | Chelmsford, MA | OM | Up to $79.04 DOE |
| Engineering Aide | Andover, MA | OM | Up to $56.06 DOE |
| Test Technician | Chelmsford, MA | OM | Up to $25.00 DOE |
| Assembler | Chelmsford, MA | OM | Up to $25.00 DOE |
| RF Engineer | Chelmsford, MA | S | Up to $97.12 DOE |
| Test Technician | Chelmsford, MA | OM | Up to $24.00 DOE |
| Assembler | Chelmsford, MA | OM | Up to $24.00 DOE |
| Components Engineer | Andover, MA | — | Up to $55.00 DOE |
| Systems Test Engineer | Chelmsford, MA | S | Up to $79.04 DOE |
Working with Chipton-Ross in Greater Boston
- Does Chipton-Ross place people in Greater Boston, MA?
- Yes. We have 10 open positions in Greater Boston and the surrounding area right now, covering engineering, manufacturing, professional. Chipton-Ross has placed contract and direct-hire talent since 1983 across engineering, IT, manufacturing, skilled trades, professional, administrative, science and healthcare roles.
- What kinds of jobs does Chipton-Ross have in Greater Boston?
- Currently 5 in engineering; 4 in manufacturing; 1 in professional. Typical roles include rf, microwave and antenna engineers, radar and signal-processing engineers, electrical and hardware design engineers, electronics and microelectronics technicians.
- Do I need a security clearance for these jobs?
- 9 of our 10 current openings here require an active clearance, so most do not. Where one is needed we say so on the posting, because a crossover takes time and it is better known up front.
- Does Chipton-Ross have an office in Greater Boston?
- Not in Greater Boston itself. eastern Massachusetts is recruited from our Playa Del Rey, CA office on 800.927.9318, and interviews and onboarding are handled remotely.
- Is the work contract or permanent?
- Both, though most of what we place in eastern Massachusetts is contract — typically six to twelve months with extensions, tied to a programme or a production rate. Direct-hire placements are made as well, and contract-to-hire is common where a client wants to see someone work first.