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Hardware Instrument Engineer (PMTS) – Precision Sensor Systems

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Information Technology

📍 Cambridge, MA | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
💵 Salary: $180,000 – $220,000 + 10% 401(k) Match + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Shape the Future of Precision Instrumentation

Are you a hands-on, technically fluent engineering expert driven to push the boundaries of sensor and instrumentation technology? Join a pioneering team in Cambridge, MA as a Senior Hardware Instrument Engineer (PMTS), where you’ll lead the design and development of high-performance electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and MEMS-based sensor systems from concept to production.

This is more than a role — it's an opportunity to innovate at the intersection of applied physics, precision engineering, and next-gen sensing technology.


What You’ll Do

As a Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS), you'll:

  • Act as a subject matter expert across precision instrumentation domains

  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge sensors and instruments

  • Evaluate complex customer requirements and propose innovative solutions

  • Develop and validate design concepts through modeling, prototyping, and experimentation

  • Define and manage instrumentation architecture and risk mitigation strategies

  • Guide the integration of precision hardware into larger systems with measurable success metrics

  • Drive early-stage manufacturing process development

  • Author and present high-impact technical documentation and test reports

  • Provide technical training to internal teams and external partners


What You Bring

  • 10–15 years of hands-on experience in hardware instrument engineering or a closely related field

  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Applied Physics (MS or PhD preferred)

  • Expertise in electro-mechanical, electro-optical, or MEMS-based instrumentation

  • Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, CAD, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Strong grasp of applied physics, advanced mathematics, and system integration

  • Stellar communication skills and a proven track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration

  • Ability to manage both technical detail and strategic direction simultaneously


Why Cambridge, MA?

Nestled in the heart of Greater Boston, Cambridge is a hub of innovation, education, and culture. Home to world-class universities and a thriving tech ecosystem, it’s the ideal location for engineers passionate about discovery and impact. Enjoy access to top-tier research, diverse cuisine, and vibrant urban energy—all within a walkable, transit-friendly city.


Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Work on mission-critical, next-generation sensor systems

  • Join a company with a reputation for technical excellence and employee-centric values

  • Enjoy a hybrid work model and a generous compensation package with 401(k) contributions, top-tier healthcare, and more

  • Make a real-world impact by building devices that power innovation across industries


Apply Today

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and engineer precision into the future, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a world-class team shaping the future of sensor technologies.


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