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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$85K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by developing, enhancing, and supporting SAP applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions while ensuring efficient proce...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $251K *

Champion innovative design solutions as a Lead Product Designer, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing user experiences for Jira. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of w...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Transform the mechanical estimating landscape by delivering precise cost estimates and commercial management for complex semiconductor projects, ensuring optimal vendor selection and effective change...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met throughout all phases. Collaborate with contractors to enhance performanc...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join the Platform Engineering Team to design and implement innovative solutions across infrastructure, data, and security platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance efficiency and security i...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Innovate solutions as a Water Resources Engineer, tackling hydrologic and hydraulic challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful renewable energy and infrastructure...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building the Keycard Agent SDK to empower developers by enhancing trust, governance, and telemetry for AI agents. Collaborate on innovative solutions across multiple languages and f...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you support project management efforts, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution of construction projects. Collaborate with teams to maintain schedules, budgets, a...

Fresno, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $254K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable Python services and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with data science teams to enhance pricing automation and improve operational efficiency in a fully remote...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$219K - $250K *

Reimagine your career as you lead technical sales processes, driving enterprise adoption of innovative AI solutions. Shape customer experiences and influence product development while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $222K *

Shape the future of logistics by developing intelligent planning platforms that optimize freight movement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance supply chai...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing Renewable Energy Hydro Projects, driving execution strategies to maximize performance, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong customer relationships while overseein...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead transmission engineering projects, providing technical direction and project oversight while mentoring a high-performing team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure safe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join our innovative Research team to develop scalable models for speech technologies. Collaborate with experts to prototype ideas and optimize systems for efficient data management and ML workflows, a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $240K *

Develop secure, scalable software solutions while collaborating with diverse teams. Engage in continuous learning and contribute to agile processes, ensuring high-quality standards and proactive issue...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$69K - $93K *

Unlock potential by joining a diverse team of Sales Engineers focused on delivering innovative IoT solutions. Collaborate with customers across industries to optimize logistics, enhance fleet manageme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $165K *

Lead the commissioning of critical facilities by managing project life cycles, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Drive project success through effective co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project success from development through...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for specialty doors, driving market strategies and cross-functional initiatives to enhance product positioning, pricing, and profitability while colla...

Greensburg, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $299K *

Transform the future of C4I systems as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading design initiatives and managing a team to ensure alignment with customer requirements. Drive modernization efforts through...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in expanding business across the Northeast U.S. and Canada by building strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth through innovative packaging solu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of power delivery by leveraging your expertise in substation design. Collaborate on engineering projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to utility-scale solutions with a fo...

Oakland, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.