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Design Engineer
What 123 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 463 active Design Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 44% of listings, ahead of Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing. 123 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 19% of Design Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 6% are remote.
463active postings
19%ask for AI skills
6%remote
123companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 44% | |
| Electrical Engineering | 37% | |
| Manufacturing | 32% | |
| Collaboration | 25% | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25% | |
| Python | 25% | |
| Aerospace | 23% | |
| Computer Engineering | 19% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 17% | |
| Prototyping | 17% | |
| Problem Solving | 14% | |
| Computer-Aided Design | 14% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 63 |
| Astera Labs | 29 |
| Anduril Industries | 24 |
| Archer | 17 |
| K2 Space | 16 |
| Redwood Materials | 13 |