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Discover Technical Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Technical engineers apply specialized expertise to design, build, test, maintain, and improve products, systems, and processes. Browse vetted openings across industries and find roles aligned with your skills, experience, and career goals.

What Does a Technical Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by specialty and employer. Technical engineers may develop engineering solutions, troubleshoot complex systems, evaluate performance, document specifications, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products and services. Common areas include software, systems, network infrastructure, hardware, manufacturing, and field engineering.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a relevant engineering or technical degree, practical experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Depending on the role, valuable skills may include programming, systems architecture, cloud platforms, networking, hardware design, testing, technical documentation, and project coordination. Requirements differ by industry and level.

Technical Engineer Career Opportunities

Technical engineers work in technology, telecommunications, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and other sectors. Career paths can lead to senior engineering, systems architecture, technical leadership, project management, or specialized consulting. Explore current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Technical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Technical Engineer jobs by specialty, location, and experience level to find positions that match your expertise and next-step ambitions.

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$85K - $120K *

Transform communities by providing technical assistance for sustainable water infrastructure. Collaborate with underserved utilities to enhance funding access, evaluate projects, and promote innovativ...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful technical programs by overseeing project lifecycles, managing resources, and ensuring on-time delivery while collaborating across global teams to meet customer needs and mitigate risks...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and enhancing technology systems that elevate customer experience. Lead cross-functional initiatives, leveraging AI and automation to create scalable solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $244K *

Shape the future of high-voltage transmission projects by leading design, planning, and execution efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and adherence to safe...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $173K *

Lead the design and development of I&C systems for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create documentation and provide tec...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $299K *

Optimize critical materials supply chains by collaborating across teams to identify risks, develop new sources, and enhance resilience. Drive initiatives to improve supplier capabilities and mitigate...

Grand Prairie, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $280K *

Contribute to cutting-edge projects by designing embedded flight software, ensuring compliance and efficiency in real-time systems for advanced aerospace applications while collaborating with diverse...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to empower partners in building AI solutions using the Cognigy platform. You will provide hands-on technical enablement, training, and support, guiding partners from basic understa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K *

Join us to support the EVA Remote Observation Camera project by providing design, testing, and verification expertise. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot hardware and ensure project success in a d...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise VoIP infrastructure by leading design, engineering, and compliance efforts. Manage complex incidents, mentor technicians, and drive modernization projects while ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $230K *

Transform compliance into actionable insights by bridging technical teams and auditors. Own your area of responsibility, enhance security measures, and drive automation in a multi-cloud environment wh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative software solutions, leveraging new technologies and processes. Collaborate closely with customers to create high-quality applications while adapting to evolving...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $154K *

Innovate mechanical designs for solid rocket motors, integrating systems and components. Lead complex engineering projects, applying advanced techniques to ensure performance and reliability. Collabor...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $174K *

Lead and optimize field survey operations across California, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and efficiency. Mentor field leaders, establish best practices, and enhance team capabilities to del...

Santa Ana, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $145K *

Join our team as a Mechanical Designer specializing in HVAC, where you'll lead innovative projects across diverse sectors, collaborate with engineers, and enhance client experiences through expert des...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $130K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions while leading project teams in the design and optimization of power systems. Collaborate with clients across diverse sectors, ensuring technical ex...

Rm Of Sherwood, SKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $180K *

Shape the future of power generation by overseeing electrical systems' performance, reliability, and safety. Collaborate with teams to manage maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements across dive...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Empower your career by supporting engineering projects in electrical power systems. Collaborate with experienced professionals to develop designs, conduct studies, and ensure safe, efficient operation...

Rm Of Sherwood, SKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Engineer do?question toggle

    A Technical Engineer applies specialized engineering and technical knowledge to design, implement, test, troubleshoot, and improve products, systems, or processes. Duties depend on the role and industry.

  • What qualifications are common for Technical Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions ask for a relevant engineering or technical degree, related work experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Some roles also require expertise in areas such as software, networking, cloud infrastructure, hardware, or testing.

  • Where do Technical Engineers work?question toggle

    Technical Engineers work across industries including technology, telecommunications, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. Their work may focus on software, systems, infrastructure, hardware, or operations.

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    Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings show role-specific details.

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    Browse Technical Engineer listings on Ladders and narrow your search by location, specialty, or experience level. Review each posting for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information.