Engineering Communications Specialist

Engineering Communications Specialist

Location:

Framingham, MA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (potential to change/extend)
• Pay Rate: $50.50–$6326.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Engineering Communications Specialist is a hands-on, high-judgment individual contributor embedded within the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS). The role partners directly with Engineering leadership to translate complex technical strategies, operating priorities, and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling, and actionable communications. You will act as a force multiplier for leadership ensuring messages are not just delivered, but understood, retained, and acted upon.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and narrative and requires both sharp thinking and strong output.

1. Content Development & Execution

• Create high-quality communication assets, including:
• Executive presentations and leadership decks
• Organization-wide updates, announcements, and narratives
• Talking points, FAQs, and summaries
• Internal knowledge hub and content platforms
• Ensure all communications are clear, concise, audience-appropriate, and high signal

2. Engineering Narrative & Messaging

• Translate Engineering strategy, transformation efforts, and operating priorities into clear, repeatable messaging
• Build and maintain core narrative frameworks used across leadership communications
• Drive consistency across forums, channels, and leadership voices

3. Leadership Communications Support

• Partner directly with the Chief of Staff and Engineering leaders to:
• Shape messaging for all-hands, QBRs, and major milestones
• Prepare executives with strong framing and talking points
• Serve as a trusted advisor on how and when to communicate (without owning the decisions)

4. Operating Cadence & Change Communications

• Support communications tied to planning cycles, product milestones, and org changes
• Develop structured communication plans for changes in process, tooling, or operating model
• Reinforce messaging over time across multiple channels to drive adoption

5. Enterprise Alignment

• Partner with Enterprise Communications to ensure alignment with corporate voice and standards
• Translate enterprise messaging for Engineering audiences (and vice versa)
• Ensure Engineering's story is accurately represented at the enterprise level

Core Capabilities

• Exceptional writing and editing skills (you are the final quality bar)
• Ability to distill complex technical topics into clear, plain language
• Strong storytelling instincts and narrative development skills
• High judgment and discretion when working with senior leaders

Functional Strengths

• Executive-level presentation and slide development
• Experience supporting change, transformation, or large-scale initiatives
• Comfort working directly with engineers and technical leadership
• Strong sense of structure, flow, and visual communication

Ways of Working

• Operates independently with minimal direction
• Influences without formal authority
• Balances speed with accuracy
• Thrives in ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Detail-oriented without losing the bigger picture

Technical Skills & Tools

• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Word) for creating high-level presentations and executive summaries utilizing data

• Prior experience working within R&D or Software Development environments
• Exposure to engineering, technology, or R&D environments strongly preferred
• Experience in matrixed organizations is a plus
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Jama) as awareness of the broader engineering group's system environment

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a communications role
• 5 years in communications, internal communications, or a similar role
• Experience supporting senior leadership in complex organizations
• Must possess the technical acumen to understand and communicate effectively with an engineering/technical audience

• Bachelor's degree…