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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal Design and Simulation Engineer
$120K - $151K *
Lead the charge in structural, thermal, and fluid simulations for industrial machinery. Utilize FEA and CFD expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, mentor teams, and enhance design performa...
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Integrated Design Project Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Lead innovative design solutions by managing construction-focused projects, ensuring technical excellence and efficiency while collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality res...
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$80K - $95K *
Innovate your future by leading design coordination efforts for mechanical components. Collaborate with various teams, manage project workflows, and ensure compliance with specifications while enhanci...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of electronic design through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, verify, and troubleshoot cutting-edge electronic control systems for...
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$91K - $130K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing advanced mechanical systems for automated production lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in energetic manufacturin...
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Advanced Electrical Design Engineer
$106K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing high-performance analog circuitry for advanced aerospace applications. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive innovative sensing technologies fro...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of electrical design engineers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of low and medium-voltage switchgear projects while fostering collaboration an...
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$70K - $110K *
Drive innovative mechanical design solutions across the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and resolve production challenges while ensuring quali...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project delivery and operational excellence. Lead capital and expense projects, collaborating with diverse teams to improve safety, reliability, and profitabi...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the evolution of a cutting-edge design system, bridging Figma and production code. Take ownership of component design and implementation, ensuring seamless integration and scalability while s...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Take ownership of the design system by managing Figma components and production code, ensuring seamless integration between design and engineering while evolving the system for future AI capabilities...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by bridging design and engineering in our innovative design system. Take ownership of the Figma library and core components, ensuring seamless integration and scalability while shapin...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to innovative electrical control panel designs for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality soluti...
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Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
$95K - $178K *
Elevate innovation by designing next-gen scanning acoustic microscope products, integrating diverse engineering disciplines, and collaborating with global teams to meet customer needs and enhance prod...
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Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Explore a dynamic role in electromechanical engineering, driving innovative product design and development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer solutions and support glo...
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Project Engineer - Electronics
$106K - $177K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Oversee project management and technical leadership for complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with customer need...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $142K *
Engineer innovative electrical designs for modular data centers, ensuring compliance and performance across international standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver hands-on solutions from concept t...
1 week ago
$115K - $135K *
Develop innovative mechanical designs and optimize components using SolidWorks. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturability and performance while ensuring compliance with industry stan...
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$170K - $350K *
Unlock your potential by shaping our evolving product from 0-1. Collaborate across the stack, understand customer needs, and innovate through direct user feedback, building a roadmap that defines our...
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$130K - $150K *
Inspire innovation as a Structural Design Engineer, collaborating on cutting-edge energy technology. Lead the design of critical subsystems within industrial heat batteries, ensuring performance, safe...
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$105K - $131K *
Transform engineering projects by leading design teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate across disciplines to drive project success while maintaining effective commu...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $200K *
Engage in hands-on mechanical design, driving prototypes from concept to reality. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, utilizing CAD tools and rapid prototyping for in...
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Design Engineer, R&D - Mechanical
$69K - $110K *
Shape the future of medical devices by designing and developing innovative mechanical components, collaborating across teams to ensure project success and quality improvements in a dynamic engineering...
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Design Engineer - New Product Development
$75K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in product development. As a key contributor, you'll transform customer needs into engineering solutions, collaborating across departments to bring new tools and...
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What does a design engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Design engineers can progress to senior or lead roles, specialize in areas such as product development or systems design, or pursue engineering management.