Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas
Design Engineer jobs in Kansas concentrate in aerospace, agricultural equipment manufacturing, and industrial machinery, with demand at every level from early-career to senior systems roles. Wichita leads hiring as the state's aerospace hub, with Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and AGCO maintaining deep engineering workforces there and in Salina and Kansas City. The most consistently sought specialties are structural design, product development for heavy equipment, and CAD-driven mechanical design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
It's What We Do
We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.
It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3
Position Overview: As an experienced plumbing design engineer at Henderson Engineers, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to our six market various sectors, including Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue. Within each sector, we seamlessly integrate our engineering knowledge with the in-the-field experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions to deliver a client experience unlike any other in the industry. To learn more about the facilities included in our sectors check out our website:
https://www.hendersonengineers.com/expertise/
Multiple Openings: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs calculations and designs basic to advanced engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
- Prepares basic to advanced electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
- Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
- Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
- Assists with developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of business development and/or pursuit activities.
- Proactively seeks opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Products.
- May support or be responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating project delivery.
- Acts as a resource for training or assisting others as needed.
Mid-Level - II
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of experience without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 7 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of experience without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required. Knowledge applicable to a range of practices, project, or program types.
Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.
Denver - $83,600 to $145,200
Las Vegas - $92,400 to $119,700
Los Angeles - $88,160 to $153,120
New York - $92,720 to $161,040
Washington DC - $88,160 to $153,120
Let's Talk Perks
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture
Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new baby.)
Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Pay Transparency:
Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.
Salary ranges:
New York Salary Range: $85,263 – $146,775
Los Angeles Salary Range: $81,070 - $139,556
Denver Salary Range: $76,877 - $132,338
Philadelphia Salary Range: $76,877 - $132,338
Las Vegas Salary Range: $73,382 - $126,323
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. You may contact us at recruiting@hendersonengineers.com to verify whether a recruitment contact is legitimate. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD for design and drafting
- Experience with GD&T, engineering drawings, and design-for-manufacturing principles
- Familiarity with aerospace or agricultural manufacturing standards and quality systems such as AS9100
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and suppliers
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions preferred for senior roles
Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Kansas?
Most design engineer roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. Senior and project-lead roles increasingly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license issued through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Internship experience with Kansas aerospace or manufacturing employers strengthens new-grad applications considerably.
Which companies hire design engineers in Kansas?
Employers hiring design engineers in Kansas right now include Bombardier, Axius Group, and Great Plains Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's aerospace and agricultural equipment industries sustain the largest ongoing demand, meaning employers tied to those sectors tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
Which Kansas cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Wichita, Lenexa, and Olathe account for the most design engineer openings in Kansas. Wichita dominates because it is home to major aerospace manufacturers and their supplier networks, while Kansas City draws engineering talent through its broader manufacturing and industrial base, and Salina supports openings tied to agricultural equipment and defense-related production facilities in the region.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because design engineering in Kansas is closely tied to aerospace and manufacturing environments that require hands-on lab, factory floor, or testing-facility access. About 29% of design engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the on-site nature of most production environments. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are CAD modeling, documentation review, and supplier communication.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or junior design engineer roles at Wichita's aerospace and manufacturing companies, many of which run structured new-graduate programs. Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation both recruit new graduates for rotational and entry-level design roles. A completed ABET-accredited degree, an internship in a Kansas manufacturing or aerospace environment, and a strong CAD portfolio give candidates the clearest edge when competing for those first positions.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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