Design Engineer Jobs in Florida

Design Engineer jobs in Florida are concentrated in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and infrastructure, with demand from entry-level positions through senior principal roles across one of the most active engineering markets in the country. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami are the primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, and Raytheon Technologies, all of which maintain large Florida operations. The most in-demand specialties include mechanical systems design, electrical and electronic design, and CAD-driven product development across both defense and commercial sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles141+
Top employerBlue Origin
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring42
Work type52% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
$139k - $209k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Engineer III - Electronic Design
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Engineer III - Electronic Design
Robotics Technologies
Florida
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Design Verification Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
Renesas
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Design Verification Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
Renesas
Orlando, Florida
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Staff Design Verification Engineer
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Staff Design Verification Engineer
Renesas
Melbourne, Florida
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Design Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Melbourne
12 jobs
Tampa
9 jobs
Jupiter
9 jobs
Jacksonville
6 jobs
Miami
5 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
5 jobs
Apopka
3 jobs
Bartow
3 jobs

Design Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Blue Origin17
  • Lockheed Martin13
  • Renesas9
  • Apple8
  • Skyworks Solutions5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
  • Experience with engineering design standards and technical documentation practices
  • Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or medical device design regulations and compliance
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams
  • Professional Engineer licensure or EIT registration preferred for senior and infrastructure roles

Design Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design engineer in Florida?

Most design engineer roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or a related engineering field. For roles in infrastructure or consulting, licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens your candidacy considerably. Many candidates start by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status, then accumulate the required work experience before sitting for the PE exam.

Which companies hire design engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring design engineers in Florida right now include Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, and Renesas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace, defense, and medical device firms means the hiring base is unusually deep for a state of its size, with sustained demand from both large primes and their regional supplier networks.

Which Florida cities have the most design engineer jobs?

Orlando, Florida, and Melbourne account for the largest share of design engineer openings in Florida. Orlando and the Space Coast corridor drive much of the demand through aerospace and defense employers, while Tampa's growing tech and manufacturing base and Miami's infrastructure and product development sectors round out the distribution across the state.

Are there remote design engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because design engineering often requires hands-on lab work, prototype review, or on-site collaboration. About 48% of design engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most frequently offered for documentation-heavy or software-driven phases of a project rather than full design cycles.

How can I get hired as a design engineer in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and new-graduate programs run by Florida's large aerospace and defense primes, where structured rotations expose you to multiple design disciplines. Employers like L3Harris and Lockheed Martin recruit heavily from Florida universities. Building a portfolio of CAD projects and earning your Engineer in Training designation early signals readiness to hiring managers and opens doors to junior design and drafting roles that transition into full design engineer positions.

Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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