Design Engineer Jobs in Kirkland, WA

A Design Engineer in the engineering industry is primarily responsible for researching and developing new ideas for products, systems or components, and creating both initial sketches and detailed design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They liaise with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to understand design requirements, ensure feasibility of design, and oversee the production process. Design Engineers also test prototypes, modify designs, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Key skills for a Design Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, proficiency in CAD software, and robust knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for liaising with different stakeholders. A degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Prior experience as a Junior Engineer, CAD Technician, or Mechanical Drafter can be beneficial stepping stones towards a career as a Design Engineer.

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Drainage Design Engineer II (TLT/SDA)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 1 day ago

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer (Engineer II) to join our dynamic and supportive team....

Drainage Design Engineer II (TLT/SDA)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer (Engineer II) to join our dynamic and supportive team....

ASIC Design Engineer, Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 3 days ago

ASIC Design Engineer, Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands...

Associate Payloads Design Engineer

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Associate Payloads Design Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Associate Payloads Design Engineers (Level 2) to support the Interiors Team, part of the Payloads...

Payloads Design Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Payloads Design Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Payloads Design Engineers (Experienced or Senior) to support the Interiors Team...

Industrial Design Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Global Engineering Services (GES) NA Ops Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to lead initiative of developing and delivering next...

Hardware Design Engineer 5

  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

C/C++ test and test platform development - Python scripting for test vector generation - IP block hardware model development in C/C++ You are expected to work with limited direction, have...

Technical Designer

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Technical Designer Seattle, WA 1 Contract Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical Engineering Highlights Job Number BH_1001833 Job Type Contract Description A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring...

Optical Design Engineer

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a seasoned sensor design engineer to conceive, develop, prototype, and deploy data-collection systems at scale....

Senior Chip Design Engineer

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations - from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released...

DFT Design Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Acceleration

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago

DFT Design Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Acceleration AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations - from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic...

Innovation and Design Engineer

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago

. - Experience must involve management of engineering design projects. - Ability to travel 25% globally to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders....

Hardware Design Engineer - 2076255

  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: - B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field - Familiarity with high-speed design. - Familiarity with design for FPGA or ASIC circuitry. - Familiarity...

Natrium Plant Integration Engineer (Design)

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Design engineering. Fire Protection. Operations. Reactor Engineering....

Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Transform the Future of Global Logistics - Join World Wide Design Engineering! Imagine designing the next generation of fulfillment centers that power Amazon's global supply chain....

Demographic Data for Kirkland, WA

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Kirkland, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Design Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Kirkland, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.1%
Master's Degree
30.5%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Engineers in Kirkland, WA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%


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