Design Engineering Jobs in United States of America

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Space Mechanical Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America

The intern will contribute to the mechanical design and development of reactor and power systems, focusing on space applications and hardware integration. Responsibilities include designing space radiator hardware, performing microgrid analyses, and developing concepts of operation for various deployment scenarios.

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Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering (Power)

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

The Senior Manager will lead the Power Solutions Design Team in Austin, overseeing the development of complex hardware platform solutions for storage, compute, and networking. They are responsible for mentoring the engineering team, driving product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design excellence.

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Design Engineering Manager

🇺🇸 Mukilteo, Washington, United States of America

The Design Engineering Manager oversees functional resource allocation, labor demand consolidation, and staffing across multiple concurrent aerospace programs. They are responsible for driving proactive hiring, managing engineering standards, and supporting the career development of technical staff.

$140,000 - $170,000Full-timeManager
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Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering (Power)

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

The Senior Manager will lead and mentor a high-performance power electronics design team to develop complex, first-to-market hardware platform solutions. They are responsible for driving product definitions, architecture tradeoffs, and ensuring engineering excellence across the entire product lifecycle.

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Product Design Engineering Intern Opportunities

🇺🇸 Needham, Massachusetts, United States of America

You will generate new product concepts using a user-centered approach while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define functional solutions. Additionally, you will build and test low-fidelity prototypes to iterate on designs and solve technical challenges.

$27 - $40Contract
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Product Design Engineering Co-op Opportunities

🇺🇸 Needham, Massachusetts, United States of America

The Product Design Engineering Co-op will develop and refine new product concepts from early design through to market launch using a user-centered approach. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, test, and iterate physical prototypes while resolving mechanical and usability challenges.

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Senior Design Manager (Dams / Hydraulic structures / Tunnels) - Panama

🇺🇸 Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design teams for a major water infrastructure program. Manage design interfaces, technical risks, and ensure effective integration between design and construction delivery.

Full-timeSenior
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Mechanical Piping Design Technologist

🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

The role involves performing 3D layout and design of piping and pumping systems for water projects using AutoCAD Plant 3D. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate models, review drawings, and ensure designs meet engineering standards and project schedules.

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Software Engineer, Design Systems

Remote (🇺🇸 United States of America)

Build and evolve design system components across iOS, Android, and web platforms to ensure consistent, accessible, and high-craft UI. Collaborate with product designers to manage design token architecture and develop tooling that keeps design and engineering in sync.

Remote$207,000 - $230,000Full-timeSenior
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Site Engineering & Design Manager – Data Center Construction

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

The Site Engineering & Design Manager will manage the RFI process and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities for large-scale data center projects. They will act as a liaison between design, construction, and program management teams to ensure efficient documentation and governance.

$140,000 - $180,000Full-time
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Senior Millwork Engineer / Project Design Manager

🇺🇸 Pantego, Tarrant County, TX 76013, United States of America

Lead custom architectural millwork projects by managing design, engineering, and technical execution from concept through installation. Collaborate with project managers, customers, and architectural teams to develop buildable solutions and ensure high-quality fit and finish.

OnsiteFull-timeSenior
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Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineering Intern

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

The intern will design high-performance transistor-level circuits for analog signal processing chains in applications like LiDAR and 5G. Responsibilities include meeting ADC/DAC specifications and performing signal-chain analysis.

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Roadway Design Engineering Assistant

🇺🇸 Boise, Idaho, United States of America

The role involves supporting roadway and multimodal design tasks, including the preparation of plan sheets, exhibits, and design graphics under the guidance of senior staff. Responsibilities also include performing quantity calculations, cost estimates, and participating in field reviews and quality control processes.

$36 - $38Full-time
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Roadway Design Engineering Associate

🇺🇸 Boise, Idaho, United States of America

The role involves performing roadway, drainage, and multimodal design tasks while preparing construction plans, cost estimates, and technical documentation. You will coordinate with internal teams and project leadership to ensure design deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, and budget requirements.

$91,560 - $105,735Full-time
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Director Mechanical Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Georgetown, Texas, United States of America

Lead the mechanical engineering team in designing and developing advanced server and rack-level systems from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver tailored mechanical solutions while balancing cost, quality, and performance.

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About Design Engineering careers

Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.

Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.

Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.

Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.

Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.

Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.

Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.

Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.

Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.