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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ultra-low-power computing by designing and integrating advanced RTL for SoC components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from microa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $245K *

Engineer cutting-edge RTL designs for power-efficient SoCs, integrating advanced blocks and peripherals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, low-power solutions from microa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance ground-based navigation systems for the FAA, ensuring efficient implementation and support of critical aviation infrastructure. Collaborate on innovative solutions to ma...

Today

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower clients by providing expert mechanical engineering insights for facility evaluations, planning, and optimization. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape strategic investment decisio...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing mechanical systems for automated production lines. Collaborate with engineers to create innovative solutions, ensuring manufacturability and performance from concept to p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing engineering projects to enhance guest experiences and protect assets in a dynamic hote...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate cutting-edge mechanical systems by designing, prototyping, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions that align with customer needs and drive new product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage structural projects across New York, oversee junior staff, and serve as primary client contact while ensuring design quality and collaboration within the team to shape departmental growth and s...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative EBOS design solutions for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functio...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of rail innovation by leveraging your mechanical engineering skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver technical solutions for rolling stock projects, ensuring compliance and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in owning and enhancing the electrical infrastructure of a major manufacturing facility, ensuring reliability and safety while managing high- and medium-voltage systems during a period...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming construction projects through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful execution of infrastructure init...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Empower the future of process design in industrial applications. Lead evaluations, provide technical direction, and develop documentation for refinery and chemical processes while mentoring teams and...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in front-end ASIC design, collaborating with teams to architect and verify complex logic blocks, ensuring successful tape-outs and high-quality product delivery...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $104K *

Innovate in product engineering by enhancing design, manufacturability, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage changes, and deliver projects on time, ensuring quality a...

3 weeks ago

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

$79K - $147K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems and products, applying research and design principles. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to develop solutions for energy production and measurement, ensu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mechanical systems, applying engineering principles to create cutting-edge products. Collaborate on projects that enhance energy production and eff...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to midstream engineering projects. Collaborate with design leads and project managers to produce high-quality CAD deliverables, mentor junior designers, and ensure...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion the structural design of multi-family and commercial projects, overseeing all phases from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while e...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $183K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and delivery of innovative mechanical systems for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant solutions while mentoring junior engineers and colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform product design by independently developing and optimizing transformers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance, while mentoring junior engineers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.