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.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$88K - $105K *
Optimize automation solutions by designing and integrating electromechanical systems for manufacturing. This role involves hands-on development, testing, and project management to enhance production e...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role in designing and integrating automation systems. Collaborate on innovative projects that enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and efficiency while mana...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in designing and integrating advanced automation systems, enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative mechanical solutions and hands-on project management in a dynamic environ...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$88K - $105K *
Design and develop innovative automation solutions, integrating electromechanical systems for efficient manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance production processes and ensure safety compli...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career by designing and integrating cutting-edge automation systems. This hands-on role focuses on developing custom equipment and enhancing manufacturing processes for optimal efficiency...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative electromechanical systems for manufacturing automation. This hands-on role involves designing custom equipment, enhancing existing machinery, and integrating a...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by designing and integrating advanced automation systems for manufacturing. This hands-on role focuses on developing custom equipment, enhancing existing machinery, and ensuring seaml...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by designing and integrating advanced automation systems. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance production efficiency, and ensure safety compliance while managi...
3 weeks ago
Computational Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts
$120K - $140K *
Transform aircraft design by integrating generative methods and optimization with engineering principles, enhancing collaboration across disciplines to support innovative electric aviation solutions...
4 weeks ago
Computational Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts
$120K - $140K *
Lead the charge in connecting generative methods to aircraft design, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across disciplines to support advanced systems development and innovation in electric aviat...
4 weeks ago
Computational Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing electric aviation by integrating generative design and optimization with aircraft development, ensuring innovative solutions meet engineering standards and manufactu...
4 weeks ago
Deputy Design Manager - Gateway
$148K - $266K *
Drive design excellence by managing a high-impact infrastructure project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality deliverables, optimize design solutions, and facilitate seamless transitions...
Today
$88K - $105K *
Engage in the design and development of mechanical components for the Centaur V upper stage. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support program execution, and contribute to continuous improveme...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize mechanical designs for the Centaur V upper stage, ensuring alignment with vehicle requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support testing, and contribute to continuous improve...
4 days ago
Staff R&D Engineer - Technical Project Lead
$105K - $195K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in Data Solutions through technical leadership in liquid-cooling product development. Oversee system architecture, lead cross-disciplinary integration, and mentor...
Yesterday
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Innovate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge analog and digital circuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and reliability while supporting production...
2 weeks ago
$112K - $169K *
Elevate the design and development of complex engine systems, driving innovation and quality. Collaborate with global teams to transform concepts into manufacturable products, while overseeing system...
Reposted 1 week ago
$154K - $286K *
Empower innovation by joining a skilled team of engineers focused on developing high-speed serial-link physical IP. Contribute to mixed-signal design, verification, and testing, driving projects from...
2 weeks ago
Design Engineer III - Advanced Development
$95K - $115K *
Drive the development of innovative aftermarket product concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and manufacturability while maintaining project timelines and specific...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-security infrastructure projects by managing design and construction efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality throughout th...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Advance the physical design process for A-0 and A-1 systems, managing in-house and outsourced efforts to optimize design flows and enhance performance, while collaborating with microarchitects to addr...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of physical design by managing processes for advanced systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize in-house and outsourced efforts, ensuring seamless integration and execution across m...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of physical design engineering by managing and executing processes for advanced systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize in-house and outsourced efforts, ensuring seamless integrat...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion the technical execution of projects, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance gas turbine system conversions, managing timelines, design, and installation, while driving...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower your career by designing innovative civil/structural systems for industrial facilities. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed drawings and ensure compliance while driving product impro...
1 week ago
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.