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Mechanical Engineer
What 159 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 775 active Mechanical Engineer postings, Mechanical Engineering is the most-requested skill — in 54% of listings, ahead of Communication and Manufacturing. 159 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 5% of Mechanical Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 2% are remote.
775active postings
5%ask for AI skills
2%remote
159companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 54% | |
| Communication | 47% | |
| Manufacturing | 41% | |
| Aerospace | 27% | |
| Finite Element Methods | 23% | |
| Computer-Aided Design | 22% | |
| Construction | 19% | |
| Problem Solving | 18% | |
| Prototyping | 18% | |
| Collaboration | 17% | |
| AutoCAD | 15% | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 14% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 84 |
| Anduril Industries | 77 |
| DLR Group | 24 |
| Relativity | 21 |
| Rocket Lab | 19 |
| Form Energy | 19 |