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Design Engineer
What 128 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 490 active Design Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 44% of listings, ahead of Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing. 128 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 16% of Design Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 6% are remote.
490active postings
16%ask for AI skills
6%remote
128companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 44% | |
| Electrical Engineering | 41% | |
| Manufacturing | 30% | |
| Python | 26% | |
| Collaboration | 25% | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24% | |
| Aerospace | 22% | |
| Computer Engineering | 17% | |
| Debugging | 17% | |
| Prototyping | 17% | |
| Computer-Aided Design | 16% | |
| Electronics | 15% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 64 |
| Astera Labs | 43 |
| Anduril Industries | 27 |
| K2 Space | 24 |
| Archer | 11 |
| Zipline | 10 |