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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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a Design & Analysis Engineer to support the Richter Avionics Lab at Eglin Air ForceBase, Florida.
The Richter Lab is a system integration and test facility supporting the F-15 flight test community for the United States Air Force. Principal responsibilities will include collaborating within a group of dedicated engineers to support the test and evaluation of new aircraft sensors, weapons, datalinks, and airborne computing systems. The successful applicant will have an interest in continual learning and a desire to apply their skills in a dynamic flight test organization.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of F-15 systems, aviation operations or maintenance experience, or experience in a comparable development and test laboratory environment.
The team performing this work provides an innovative friendly environment, with high levels of collaboration, peer mentoring, and opportunities for individual empowerment and project leadership.
If selected, you will be routinely exposed to a wide variety of interesting projects involving development and upgrades of complex avionics and armament systems on the F-15 fighter aircraft. You will be provided with self-paced training and structured hands-on experience where innovative problem solving is embraced. If this is the experience you seek, apply now!
Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida – less than 10 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast which include a wide variety of water sports or other outdoor recreational activities.
BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including an Associate or Mid-Level Design & Analysis Engineer.
Position Responsibilities Include:
Test and evaluate F-15 avionics hardware and software, reporting results to DevSecOps Agile development teams and Customers
Integrate new aircraft systems, weapons, and sensors onto the F-15 platform
Use specialized software tools for real-time monitoring and analysis of aircraft avionics data, sensor data, and weapons data
Operate F-15 avionics laboratory systems under test and engineering test equipment
Analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
Design laboratory equipment upgrades and test procedures
Perform validation testing to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
Support flight test missions with real-time telemetry and post-flight data analysis
Apply troubleshooting and fault isolation methodologies to support maintenance of F-15 aircraft and laboratory systems
Interface with flight test engineers and aircrew, both military and civilian
Collaborate with other disciplines within the flight test team to support our USAF customer
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2 or more years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
2 or more years of experience working with Laboratory Test, Flight Test and/or Flight Science domains
2 or more years of experience in avionics engineering
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range Associate: $91,800 - $124,200
Summary pay range Mid-Level: $112,200 - $151,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 12, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin19

- Blue Origin13

- Qualus6

- L3Harris5

- Cognizant4

Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
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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 Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, and Qualus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Tampa 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 39% of design engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 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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