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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$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to design and build intuitive marketing automation features. Own product experiences from concept to execution, ensuring exceptional design and seamless integration within a comp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Join a collaborative team to own and elevate the web presence through design and interactive experiences, ensuring brand consistency and performance while utilizing modern frameworks and technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in building automation as you lead a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring excellence in design and execution for complex systems in commercial and industrial settings. Collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative product experiences through design and code. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance Aaru's visual identity and deliver polished, user-centric solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Drive innovation in natural gas transportation by designing and supporting distribution and transmission projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while contributin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $97K *

DJ&A is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer with 1-10 years of relevant experience to support transportation engineering designs for various agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $97K *

Develop impactful transportation engineering designs for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while utilizing advanced design software. Support clients across var...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems by owning and optimizing the Writer Design System for both humans and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless user experience and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of design systems by owning and optimizing the Writer Design System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless experience for both designers and AI agents, enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation as you own and optimize the Writer Design System, ensuring seamless integration for both designers and AI agents. Collaborate across teams to enhance UI components and elevate product...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of design systems by owning and optimizing the Writer Design System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless experience for both designers and AI agents, enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Bring your expertise to shape the Writer Design System, ensuring it meets the needs of both designers and AI agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality UI components and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in mechanical design and product development, collaborating across teams to take projects from concept to launch. Leverage your expertise to shape technical direction and mentor junio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to create seamless user experiences. Utilize AI-driven tools to prototype, test, and refine product interactions, ensuring p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting design and development of VPS power supply products, focusing on circuit testing, electrical evaluations, and documentation while collaborating across teams to deliver r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences, maintain our design system, and collaborate closely with teams to elevate p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the intersection of design and engineering by creating intuitive interfaces for AI safety workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to production, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to design and develop innovative refrigerated products, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while enhancing customer-focused solutions in the food retail indus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and validating innovative magnetic and electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle technical challenges and support production, ensuring h...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Design innovative automotive interior plastic parts to enhance customer projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality designs, leveraging your expertise in plastics and engineering principl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design solutions by developing and adapting engineered products for the Americas market, collaborating with global teams to enhance performance and compliance while driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.