Head of Engineering

Webster & Webster Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Head of Engineering in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will provide visionary leadership to optimize engineering teams for ruggedized computing hardware development. Responsibilities include overseeing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with ISO procedures, and leading strategic planning initiatives.

The position requires an advanced degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of leadership experience in engineering. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering.
• Deep professional background in aerospace and ruggedized electronics.
• Familiarity with engineering design and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and lifecycle management of hardware portfolio.
• Utilize ROI methodologies to assess technical projects.
• Champion lean operating models to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Drive capacity building across distributed engineering sites.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Cross-functional team management

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you a seasoned technical executive who excels at optimizing cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver rugged, high-reliability computing hardware to market? A dominant global innovator in ruggedized systems design and open-architecture hardware solutions is looking for a Head Engineering. Working at the executive level, you will provide visionary leadership to scale a multi-site team encompassing electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering. Your mission is to establish rigorous operational governance, optimize cross-functional workflows, and ensure that all technical investments maximize product quality and cost-effectiveness. In this position, you will serve as a core strategist alongside business leaders to drive product innovation that aligns with strict industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning and lifecycle management of the computing hardware portfolio to prioritize high-value, market-focused initiatives.
• Utilize rigorous ROI and risk assessment methodologies to evaluate technical projects, balancing engineering innovation with corporate financial targets.
• Champion lean operating models and process simplification to shorten development cycle times and eliminate structural inefficiencies.
• Drive capacity building and role clarity across distributed engineering sites, guiding technical teams through organizational growth and transformation.
• Coordinate closely with project management, operations, and finance teams to align hardware development priorities with strategic customer commitments.
• Ensure strict adherence to ISO procedures, regulatory frameworks, and engineering best practices to maintain standard-setting quality.
• Represent the firm's technological vision in executive discussions, major client engagements, and global technical committees.

Core Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience directing complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams.
• Deep professional background in aerospace, defense, embedded computing, or ruggedized electronics markets.
• Strong financial acumen with proven success managing engineering budgets, resource forecasting, and operational KPIs.
• Familiarity with engineering design pipelines, product lifecycle management platforms, and modern enterprise planning tools.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, ISO, and defense industry regulatory compliance parameters.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align distributed teams across a global infrastructure.

Location: Boston, MA

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Relocation: Yes