Development Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Development engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive systems, and advanced manufacturing sectors at levels from new graduate to senior principal. Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and General Electric have long-running development engineering teams. Process improvement, systems integration, and product lifecycle engineering are among the most sought-after specialties in Georgia listings right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to join our product development team.
This is a hands-on engineering position focused on designing real products. You will work on a variety of new product development projects involving electronics, IoT devices, wireless products, industrial equipment, automotive products, sensors, tracking devices, and other custom electronic systems.
The ideal candidate has strong SolidWorks skills and enjoys turning product concepts, sketches, PCBs, batteries, connectors, sensors, and other components into practical mechanical designs that can be prototyped and manufactured.
You will work closely with electrical, PCB, firmware, manufacturing, and product development engineers throughout the design process.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3D mechanical designs and assemblies using SolidWorks.
- Design plastic enclosures, housings, brackets, mounting systems, internal structures, and other mechanical components.
- Create mechanical designs around PCBs, batteries, displays, antennas, connectors, sensors, buttons, cables, and other electronic components.
- Convert product concepts, sketches, and requirements into practical mechanical designs.
- Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Design parts for 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
- Select appropriate materials, fasteners, inserts, seals, gaskets, and other mechanical hardware.
- Apply appropriate tolerances, fits, clearances, and basic GD&T where required.
- Design products with consideration for assembly, serviceability, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Build and evaluate prototypes and make design changes based on testing and feedback.
- Work closely with electrical and PCB engineers to ensure proper mechanical integration of electronics.
- Review prototype parts and identify dimensional, fit, assembly, or manufacturing issues.
- Work with prototype shops and manufacturing vendors to resolve mechanical design questions.
- Maintain organized SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, and design revisions.
- Support projects from early concept development through prototype and production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 1–3 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, tolerances, fits, fasteners, and material selection.
- Experience designing mechanical parts or enclosures for electronic products is preferred.
- Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
- Basic understanding of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
- Ability to read component drawings, datasheets, and mechanical specifications.
- Comfortable using calipers and other basic measurement tools.
- Ability to take a design from a rough concept to a detailed 3D model and prototype.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to mechanical details.
- Ability to work on multiple product development projects with different requirements and timelines.
- Good communication skills and willingness to work closely with engineers from other disciplines.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys designing and building products.
You should be comfortable starting with a PCB, component datasheets, product requirements, sketches, or an early concept and developing the mechanical design around them.
The projects vary significantly. One project may involve a small battery-powered electronic device, while another may involve an automotive product, industrial enclosure, wireless sensor, tracking device, medical product, or larger electromechanical system.
This position is a good fit for an engineer who wants broad product development experience rather than working on the same type of mechanical design every day.
Strong SolidWorks skills and practical product design experience are especially important for this position.
Experience: 1–3 Years
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to join our product development team.
This is a hands-on engineering position focused on designing real products. You will work on a variety of new product development projects involving electronics, IoT devices, wireless products, industrial equipment, automotive products, sensors, tracking devices, and other custom electronic systems.
The ideal candidate has strong SolidWorks skills and enjoys turning product concepts, sketches, PCBs, batteries, connectors, sensors, and other components into practical mechanical designs that can be prototyped and manufactured.
You will work closely with electrical, PCB, firmware, manufacturing, and product development engineers throughout the design process.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3D mechanical designs and assemblies using SolidWorks.
- Design plastic enclosures, housings, brackets, mounting systems, internal structures, and other mechanical components.
- Create mechanical designs around PCBs, batteries, displays, antennas, connectors, sensors, buttons, cables, and other electronic components.
- Convert product concepts, sketches, and requirements into practical mechanical designs.
- Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Design parts for 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
- Select appropriate materials, fasteners, inserts, seals, gaskets, and other mechanical hardware.
- Apply appropriate tolerances, fits, clearances, and basic GD&T where required.
- Design products with consideration for assembly, serviceability, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Build and evaluate prototypes and make design changes based on testing and feedback.
- Work closely with electrical and PCB engineers to ensure proper mechanical integration of electronics.
- Review prototype parts and identify dimensional, fit, assembly, or manufacturing issues.
- Work with prototype shops and manufacturing vendors to resolve mechanical design questions.
- Maintain organized SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, and design revisions.
- Support projects from early concept development through prototype and production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 1–3 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, tolerances, fits, fasteners, and material selection.
- Experience designing mechanical parts or enclosures for electronic products is preferred.
- Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
- Basic understanding of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
- Ability to read component drawings, datasheets, and mechanical specifications.
- Comfortable using calipers and other basic measurement tools.
- Ability to take a design from a rough concept to a detailed 3D model and prototype.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to mechanical details.
- Ability to work on multiple product development projects with different requirements and timelines.
- Good communication skills and willingness to work closely with engineers from other disciplines.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys designing and building products.
You should be comfortable starting with a PCB, component datasheets, product requirements, sketches, or an early concept and developing the mechanical design around them.
The projects vary significantly. One project may involve a small battery-powered electronic device, while another may involve an automotive product, industrial enclosure, wireless sensor, tracking device, medical product, or larger electromechanical system.
This position is a good fit for an engineer who wants broad product development experience rather than working on the same type of mechanical design every day.
Strong SolidWorks skills and practical product design experience are especially important for this position.
Experience: 1–3 Years
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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- Agriculture & Farming
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Insurance
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with CAD or simulation software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or ANSYS
- Experience with product development lifecycle and engineering change management processes
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance, required by many Georgia defense contractors
Development Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development engineer in Georgia?
Most development engineer roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. Georgia does not require a state-issued professional engineer license for most private-sector development roles, but candidates pursuing licensure can register with the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Gaining experience through internships or co-ops with Georgia's aerospace, defense, or automotive employers is among the strongest ways to enter the field.
How much do development engineers make in Georgia?
Development engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $103,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,030 for the lowest 10% to over $164,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire development engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring development engineers in Georgia right now include LG Electronics, Thomas & Hutton, and CEMEX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing firms means development engineering roles often come with long-term project pipelines and opportunities to work on complex systems across multiple engineering disciplines.
Which Georgia cities have the most development engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw have the most development engineer openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta's size and its cluster of technology, aerospace, and manufacturing headquarters drive the largest share of listings, while Savannah's growth as a major logistics and aerospace hub, anchored by employers like Gulfstream Aerospace, accounts for significant activity in coastal Georgia.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they are limited. Development engineering often involves hands-on lab work, prototype testing, or manufacturing floor collaboration that requires on-site presence. About 47% of development engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and most of those tend to be in systems engineering, software-adjacent development, or program coordination functions rather than core hardware or manufacturing development roles.
How can I get hired as a development engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured new-graduate or rotational engineering programs at large Georgia employers such as Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, or General Electric, which regularly recruit from Georgia Tech and other Georgia universities. Candidates from adjacent roles like manufacturing technician, quality engineer, or test engineer often transition successfully with the right technical background. Completing an internship or co-op before graduation, and earning a Fundamentals of Engineering certification through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, gives candidates a measurable edge in competitive listings.
Where can I find and apply to development engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to development engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across metro areas and industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each one through the listing.
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