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 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
Senior Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG
$100K - $125K *
Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Explore the integration of advanced security systems by collaborating with design engineers to create detailed 3D models, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards throughout the p...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative solutions meet stringent requirements and drive pr...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Optimize electrical systems design for heavy trucks, ensuring quality and efficiency. Manage projects, validate components, and support product launches within a collaborative team, focusing on innova...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative engineering solutions for energy-efficient building projects, leading design processes and collaborating with teams to meet client needs and enhance sustainability efforts in a dynami...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative energy-efficient solutions. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you'll lead design processes, develop unique engineering solutions, and collaborate...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join us to empower clients with innovative energy-efficient solutions, leading engineering design processes and developing unique strategies to meet project and client needs while fostering a collabor...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical solutions for energy-efficient buildings, enhancing client satisfaction while leading engineering design processes and collaborating wi...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions to empower clients in energy-efficient building projects, leading design processes and collaborating with teams to achieve sustainable outcomes...
2 weeks ago
Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Energetics
$180K - $220K *
Join us to lead the development of advanced manufacturing systems for energetic products. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership, from concept to production, requiring cross-functional collaborati...
3 weeks ago
Instrument and Controls Engineer, DESIGN (NPG) B - 518883
$88K - $105K *
Engineer I&C systems by planning, conducting, and coordinating projects that require broad knowledge and innovative approaches to ensure safe and reliable plant operations while navigating complex cha...
Reposted 1 week ago
Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor
$110K - $130K *
Play a key role in leading a team of engineers to design and develop mechanical systems for aerospace applications. Oversee project management, ensure compliance with specifications, and enhance team...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer, Manufacturing
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by leading projects that enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and implement innovative processes in a dynamic team environment that fosters collaboration acro...
Reposted 3 days ago
Innovation & Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering
$80K - $137K *
Elevate engineering solutions by designing innovative systems for global supply chains. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, manage multiple projects, and drive impactful results in a...
1 week ago
Innovation & Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering
$99K - $160K *
Invent innovative engineering solutions to enhance global supply chain efficiency. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex design challenges, manage multiple projects, and drive impactful results in...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $122K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor assembly by driving innovative applications engineering projects, optimizing processes, and enhancing product development in a collaborative labo...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Contribute to innovative nuclear tooling and equipment design, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to support manufacturing, testing, and deployment while mentoring j...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $150K *
Transform thermal management systems for advanced vehicle platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate solutions th...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of sensing hardware by validating and improving core electrical blocks. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reduce power consumption, and streamline designs from prot...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of building systems by leading HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring quality and compl...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower innovation by driving the design and development of advanced firearms. Collaborate across teams to ensure production goals for performance, safety, and quality are achieved, while enhancing ma...
1 month ago
Design Engineer II - IT Cooling
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative cooling solutions by designing and supporting engineering efforts for data center products, ensuring compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction through technical expertise...
1 week ago
Design Engineer II - IT Cooling
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative design engineering solutions for cooling systems, supporting manufacturing and customer needs while ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing p...
1 week ago
Advanced Programs - Staff Engineer Hot Structures Mechanical Design
$149K - $198K *
Transform the future of flight by leading mechanical design for hot structures. Collaborate with experts to solve complex engineering challenges while mentoring junior engineers and optimizing project...
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.