Design Engineer Jobs in Orlando, FL
Design Engineer jobs in Orlando are concentrated in the Lake Nona, Airport South, and UCF Research Park corridors, with strong demand across aerospace, defense, and theme park engineering. Employers hiring right now include Lockheed Martin, GeoLogics Corporation, and Quanta Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the RF Product Center in Orlando, FL. Our team designs, develops, and provides production support for high temperature antenna hardware that powers mission critical sensor systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will own the mechanical design effort for RF sensors, working hand in hand with the design lead and cross functional IPTs. You’ll create 3D CAD models, develop conceptual layouts, run tolerance analyses, and generate production ready drawings for components such as heat sinks, covers, and brackets. You’ll also lead design trade studies and coordinate developmental test (DVT) activities to keep performance, cost, and schedule on target.
Your responsibilities will include:
Produce and maintain high quality 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for RF sensor mechanical parts.
Perform conceptual design, tolerance stack up, and thermal/mechanical analyses.
Lead and document design trade studies, recommending optimal solutions.
Collaborate with electrical, software, test, and manufacturing IPTs to integrate mechanical designs.
Support DVT planning, execution, and issue resolution, ensuring test readiness.
Manage configuration control and ensure documentation complies with MIL STD and internal standards.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.
Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and manufacturability reviews.
This position is in Orlando, FL.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant industry.
- Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CREO or Solid Works).
- Experience with GD&T
- Active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Skills
- Leadership experience, leading tasking and decision making over small or large teams.
- Prior RF system experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Model-based definition (MBD) experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the RF Product Center in Orlando, FL. Our team designs, develops, and provides production support for high temperature antenna hardware that powers mission critical sensor systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will own the mechanical design effort for RF sensors, working hand in hand with the design lead and cross functional IPTs. You’ll create 3D CAD models, develop conceptual layouts, run tolerance analyses, and generate production ready drawings for components such as heat sinks, covers, and brackets. You’ll also lead design trade studies and coordinate developmental test (DVT) activities to keep performance, cost, and schedule on target.
Your responsibilities will include:
Produce and maintain high quality 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for RF sensor mechanical parts.
Perform conceptual design, tolerance stack up, and thermal/mechanical analyses.
Lead and document design trade studies, recommending optimal solutions.
Collaborate with electrical, software, test, and manufacturing IPTs to integrate mechanical designs.
Support DVT planning, execution, and issue resolution, ensuring test readiness.
Manage configuration control and ensure documentation complies with MIL STD and internal standards.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.
Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and manufacturability reviews.
This position is in Orlando, FL.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant industry.
- Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CREO or Solid Works).
- Experience with GD&T
- Active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Skills
- Leadership experience, leading tasking and decision making over small or large teams.
- Prior RF system experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Model-based definition (MBD) experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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- Lockheed Martin69
- GeoLogics Corporation14
- Quanta Services9
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions9
- WSP5
Design Engineer Jobs in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design engineer job in Orlando?
Focus your search on Orlando's aerospace and defense contractors near the Airport South corridor, theme park engineering teams on International Drive, and the growing medtech and simulation companies around Lake Nona and the UCF Research Park. Candidates with CAD proficiency, systems integration experience, or a background in defense or entertainment engineering stand out most in this market. Tailoring your portfolio to one of these sectors gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire design engineers in Orlando?
Orlando design engineer roles are posted by Lockheed Martin, GeoLogics Corporation, and Quanta Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Orlando's hiring base is shaped by a dense mix of defense primes, theme park operators, and simulation technology firms that collectively sustain steady year-round demand.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Orlando?
Yes, but only for certain specialties. Design engineer work is often hands-on and tied to physical labs, test facilities, or production floors, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely analytical fields. About 22% of design engineer openings tied to Orlando are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility found in CAD, documentation, and systems design tasks rather than prototyping or manufacturing-floor roles.
How can I get a design engineer job in Orlando with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Orlando is through a contract or junior role at one of the simulation or defense firms clustered near the UCF corridor, where co-op pipelines and project-based hiring are common. Target positions like junior product designer, design engineering technician, or associate CAD engineer to get in the door. Internship experience with a theme park engineering team or a UCF research lab carries weight with Orlando employers and can substitute for years of direct work history.
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