Explore Design Engineer Jobs

Design engineers turn ideas into practical products, components, and systems. They combine creative problem-solving with engineering principles to develop designs that meet performance, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements. Explore vetted Design Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Design Engineer Do?

Design engineers translate concepts and customer needs into detailed designs. Depending on the industry, they may create 3D models and technical drawings, select materials, evaluate prototypes, run simulations, and work with manufacturing teams to improve production readiness. They also document design decisions and help ensure products meet applicable standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another relevant engineering discipline, along with experience in a specialized field. Helpful capabilities may include CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) software, prototyping, testing, design for manufacturability, materials knowledge, and clear communication. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Industries and Career Paths

Design engineers work across industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, industrial equipment, and electronics. With experience, they may advance into senior or lead design engineering roles, specialize in areas such as systems or product development, or move into engineering management.

Find Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Design Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities, including positions paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by location, experience level, and specialization, then explore opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead design and execution of cutting-edge Solar and Battery Storage projects while mentoring peers and driving t...

Bedminster, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of a self-directed engineering team, shaping processes, technical direction, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

Elevate your career by applying your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to design and optimize nuclear power plant systems. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored, technical solutions that drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to enhance demos, manage proposal responses, and ensure seamless implementation transitions...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $207K *

Champion the integration of renewable energy into global grids by leading a skilled team in developing advanced simulation models and control solutions for diverse energy systems, driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading innovative substation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions for utilities and renewable energy clients while mentor...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative plumbing design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring high-quality solutions and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive project success through technical expertise and effective commun...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $175K *

Pioneer secure, scalable backend solutions as a Senior Developer, integrating AI capabilities within AWS GovCloud. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise applications and ensure robust securit...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform high-speed optical communication systems by developing and optimizing forward error correction (FEC) algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure eff...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the future of high-speed optical communication by designing and optimizing forward error correction (FEC) algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead electrical controls projects, optimizing production processes and enhancing safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managi...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's engineering advanced nuclear components to meet industry standards. You'll perform design and stress analyses, ensuring compliance with ASME codes while mentoring junior engineers a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $154K *

Engineer innovative Electronic Security Systems solutions for diverse clients, guiding projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and delive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $164K *

Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$84K - $129K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team in structural engineering, tackling innovative projects in nuclear facilities. Collaborate, guide, and utilize advanced tools to design and analyze struct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences by providing exceptional technical support and solutions for centrifugal and vacuum pumps, ensuring seamless operations and sustainable equipment performance across dive...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $224K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to design advanced tooling for solid rocket motors, ensuring safety and reliability in manufacturing processes while applying your expertise in physics and material scienc...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering and project management for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from conception to com...

Nebraska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...

Pittsfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable system architectures, optimizing technical solutions, and championing enterprise standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutio...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Optimize patient-facing and internal tools by delivering seamless integrations and AI-driven features. Take ownership of end-to-end development in a fast-paced telehealth environment focused on men's...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a design engineer do?question toggle

    A design engineer develops and refines products, components, or systems, using engineering analysis and design tools to meet technical, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

  • What qualifications do design engineers typically need?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the work. Employers may also seek experience with CAD software, prototyping, testing, materials, and design for manufacturability; specific requirements vary.

  • Which industries hire design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers work in fields including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, electronics, and industrial equipment.

  • How can I find Design Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and filter for roles that fit your skills and career goals.

  • What career paths are available for design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers can progress to senior or lead roles, specialize in areas such as product development or systems design, or pursue engineering management.