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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive capital and continuous improvement projects, enhancing safety and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage engineering solutions from concept to startup, ensuring complian...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential in a pivotal role supporting cutting-edge DoD programs. Collaborate with experts to enhance microelectronics security, assess vulnerabilities, and drive innovation in anti-tamper...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion advanced anti-tamper technologies by assessing microelectronics and collaborating with military labs to enhance weapon systems' security against exploitation, ensuring the protection of U.S...
5 days ago
Senior Engineer, Product Development Engineering
$89K - $131K *
Join a team that's pioneering advanced semiconductor technologies by designing innovative gas filtration products. Collaborate across functions to drive prototypes from concept to production, ensuring...
4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive innovative electrical designs for aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-critical subsystems, utilizing advanced engineering softwa...
2 weeks ago
Principal Physical Design Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading the physical design of advanced SoCs, optimizing performance through innovative methodologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful tapeout readiness...
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Principal Physical Design Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Engage in the physical design of advanced SoCs, optimizing performance through collaboration and innovative methodologies. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful tapeout readiness and resolv...
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Principal Physical Design Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Optimize physical design processes for complex SoCs, ensuring high performance and reliability through effective collaboration and advanced methodologies. Drive automation and lead cross-functional te...
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$90K - $110K *
Drive user-centered design to enhance banking access for millions. Collaborate with customers and engineers to create intuitive experiences, ensuring quality from concept to production in a fast-paced...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing banking access through innovative design. As a Product Designer, you'll create user-centered solutions, collaborating with customers and engineers to deliver...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of banking access by designing user-centered solutions that enhance usability and aesthetics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging experiences that meet complex needs in...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Design user-centered solutions to enhance banking access for millions. Collaborate with customers and engineers to create intuitive experiences, ensuring high-quality deliverables from concept to prod...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences in banking. As a Product Designer, you'll create intuitive designs, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive innovation to improve platform u...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape user-centered designs that enhance banking accessibility and usability. Collaborate with customers and engineers to create engaging experiences, ensuring high-quality deliverables from concept t...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Design and shape user-centered banking solutions that enhance accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive experiences, driving innovation and quality from concept to pro...
2 weeks ago
New Product Development Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovation by designing and developing hydraulic pumps and valves, collaborating with teams to solve fluid power challenges, and managing projects to enhance performance and efficiency in a hand...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Innovate cutting-edge medical technology for hip and knee implants. Drive NPI development, optimize designs, and collaborate across teams to enhance robotic solutions and ensure compliance with qualit...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer 3 - 10 years
$95K - $115K *
Drive the development and implementation of satellite architectures, engaging in mechanical and thermal analysis, design integration, and environmental testing while collaborating with diverse teams t...
1 week ago
Electrical Project Engineer, Customer Support
$112K - $122K *
Engineer innovative electrical solutions for service projects, enhancing system reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical excellence and lifecycle value...
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Power Electronics $ Design Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Design high-efficiency power supply electronic solutions, ensuring performance meets rigorous specifications. Collaborate across disciplines to create innovative AC/DC, DC/DC, and solar conversion cir...
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$105K - $155K *
Shape the future of power systems by designing and developing embedded hardware for industrial applications. Collaborate through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring reliability and performance from...
1 week ago
Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Optimize plant performance by providing expert I&E engineering support for projects and initiatives, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading capital projects from conception to completion across...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) & Reliability
$154K - $225K *
Transform engineering excellence by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and manufacturability while coaching teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfac...
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) & Reliability
$154K - $225K *
Transform your career by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering excellence and coac...
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) & Reliability
$154K - $225K *
Elevate engineering excellence by transforming customer needs into actionable requirements, leading complex reliability initiatives, and enhancing product quality through DFSS methodologies and hands...
4 weeks 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.