Design Engineer Jobs in Connecticut
Design Engineer jobs in Connecticut concentrate in aerospace and defense, precision manufacturing, and advanced industrial systems, with demand at every level from early-career to senior lead. Hartford, Shelton, and Bridgeport are among the most active hiring markets, anchored by longtime employers such as Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Collins Aerospace. The most consistently sought specialties include mechanical design, structural analysis, and CAD-driven product development for complex systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Submarine Senior Ship Design Engineer
Position Description & Qualifications
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors
Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers. Serco-NA has an opening for and immediately hiring a Ship Design Principal Engineer (SDPE) supporting Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Submarine Design and Engineering- System Integration Team (SIT) Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office. This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier attack submarine.
The SDPE is a National-level senior technical expert in assigned areas of design systems engineering and naval architecture. The SDPE explains and advocates the application of these principles on assigned programs
Work Location: Vicinity of Groton/New London, CT
On-Site 5 days a week Mon-Fri
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your DoD Secret Clearance
Position Summary
The Ship Design Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical leader supporting submarine design and engineering programs of significant strategic importance. This position provides systems engineering leadership across submarine design, platform integration, engineering governance, technical risk management, and complex engineering decision support. The role partners closely with Government leadership, engineering teams, and industry stakeholders to resolve challenging technical issues and advance critical program objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Provide senior-level systems engineering leadership supporting submarine and submersible design and engineering programs.
- Guide systems engineering activities across ship design, naval architecture, platform integration, ship systems, structural integrity, hydrodynamics, and stability disciplines.
- Lead evaluation and resolution of complex technical issues, engineering trade studies, and risk-informed design decisions.
- Support development, interpretation, and implementation of engineering policies, technical standards, and program requirements.
- Lead and facilitate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and cross-functional engineering working groups.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations regarding engineering risk, performance requirements, design integration, and lifecycle considerations.
- Collaborate with senior Government personnel, program managers, engineering organizations, and industry partners to resolve technical, resource, and requirements-related challenges.
- Support strategic systems integration efforts across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
- Develop and present engineering recommendations, risk assessments, and technical briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Support engineering activities through concept development, design, integration, testing, construction, and sustainment phases.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of experience supporting complex engineering, submarine design, naval architecture, systems engineering, shipbuilding, or defense acquisition programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engineering integration efforts and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Experience supporting senior Government customers and working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, risk management, engineering requirements development, and technical governance processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, engineers, and program stakeholders.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
- Ability to travel 10%
Additional desired skills and experience:
- An active Secret clearance
- Experience supporting Navy submarine design and engineering programs.
- Knowledge of NAVSEA engineering processes, technical authority frameworks, and DoD acquisition programs.
- Experience chairing or supporting engineering review boards and Integrated Product Teams.
- Experience serving as a senior technical advisor on high-visibility engineering programs.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
Available in 2 locations
Submarine Senior Ship Design Engineer
Position Description & Qualifications
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors
Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers. Serco-NA has an opening for and immediately hiring a Ship Design Principal Engineer (SDPE) supporting Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Submarine Design and Engineering- System Integration Team (SIT) Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office. This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier attack submarine.
The SDPE is a National-level senior technical expert in assigned areas of design systems engineering and naval architecture. The SDPE explains and advocates the application of these principles on assigned programs
Work Location: Vicinity of Groton/New London, CT
On-Site 5 days a week Mon-Fri
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your DoD Secret Clearance
Position Summary
The Ship Design Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical leader supporting submarine design and engineering programs of significant strategic importance. This position provides systems engineering leadership across submarine design, platform integration, engineering governance, technical risk management, and complex engineering decision support. The role partners closely with Government leadership, engineering teams, and industry stakeholders to resolve challenging technical issues and advance critical program objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Provide senior-level systems engineering leadership supporting submarine and submersible design and engineering programs.
- Guide systems engineering activities across ship design, naval architecture, platform integration, ship systems, structural integrity, hydrodynamics, and stability disciplines.
- Lead evaluation and resolution of complex technical issues, engineering trade studies, and risk-informed design decisions.
- Support development, interpretation, and implementation of engineering policies, technical standards, and program requirements.
- Lead and facilitate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and cross-functional engineering working groups.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations regarding engineering risk, performance requirements, design integration, and lifecycle considerations.
- Collaborate with senior Government personnel, program managers, engineering organizations, and industry partners to resolve technical, resource, and requirements-related challenges.
- Support strategic systems integration efforts across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
- Develop and present engineering recommendations, risk assessments, and technical briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Support engineering activities through concept development, design, integration, testing, construction, and sustainment phases.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of experience supporting complex engineering, submarine design, naval architecture, systems engineering, shipbuilding, or defense acquisition programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engineering integration efforts and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Experience supporting senior Government customers and working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, risk management, engineering requirements development, and technical governance processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, engineers, and program stakeholders.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
- Ability to travel 10%
Additional desired skills and experience:
- An active Secret clearance
- Experience supporting Navy submarine design and engineering programs.
- Knowledge of NAVSEA engineering processes, technical authority frameworks, and DoD acquisition programs.
- Experience chairing or supporting engineering review boards and Integrated Product Teams.
- Experience serving as a senior technical advisor on high-visibility engineering programs.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
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Design Engineer Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Creo for detailed design work
- Experience supporting design reviews, tolerance analysis, and engineering change orders
- Familiarity with GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes for production environments
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering
- Professional Engineer licensure in Connecticut is a plus for senior or client-facing design roles
Design Engineer Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Connecticut?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Connecticut does not require a state license to work as a design engineer in most private-sector roles, but obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior positions and any work involving public-facing or stamped drawings.
Which companies hire design engineers in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring design engineers in Connecticut include Pratt & Whitney, CooperSurgical, and Jobot, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's deep aerospace and defense manufacturing base means many of these employers are working on long-cycle programs requiring sustained engineering talent at multiple seniority levels.
Which Connecticut cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Trumbull, East Hartford, and Hartford account for the largest share of design engineer openings in Connecticut. Hartford anchors the market through its aerospace and defense cluster led by Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, while Shelton and Bridgeport draw openings from precision manufacturing and industrial equipment firms with established engineering campuses in the southwestern part of the state.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Design engineer work in Connecticut is heavily tied to aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing programs that require hands-on lab access, proprietary CAD environments, and on-site collaboration. About 44% of design engineer openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and when remote work does appear it tends to apply to earlier concept or analysis phases rather than production-stage detailed design.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or co-op hire at one of Connecticut's large aerospace and defense employers. Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Collins Aerospace run structured early-career engineering programs and actively recruit from Connecticut universities including UConn and the University of Hartford. Candidates who build a portfolio demonstrating SolidWorks or CATIA proficiency, complete a relevant senior capstone project, and hold or pursue their Engineer-in-Training credential through the Connecticut State Board stand out in applicant pools for junior design and design support roles.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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