Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing anchor consistent demand across seniority levels from new graduates to senior leads. Boeing, Emerson Electric, and Caterpillar maintain major Missouri operations and regularly hire mechanical design engineers for product development, tooling, and systems work. Specialties in thermal systems, HVAC equipment design, and precision machining see the strongest and most sustained demand across the state. 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.
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team in Berkeley, MO.
The primary focus of this position is to support St. Louis Environmental Lab testing for local Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) programs. The design team works in partnership with the lab test teams to provide the designs and hardware needed to complete testing. Test capabilities within the Environmental labs include vibrational/structural dynamics, acoustic, airflow systems, fuel flow systems, high temperature flow impingement, and environmental control chambers, where temperature, humidity, and pressure are varied.
Mechanical Design Engineers on the team design and modify test articles, fixtures, and support structures that integrate with our lab facilities. Design work ranges from adapters and fixtures to full test rigs and complete aircraft subsystems with their support structures. Responsibilities include designing interfaces to facility infrastructure such as supplied pressure, heating/cooling, power, hydraulics, and a full suite of instrumentation. Design Engineers support fabrication, installation, connection, and acceptance/check-out to deliver test-ready hardware.
Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7A, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25, JDAM, SDB, in addition to Phantom Works proprietary efforts.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Mechanical Design Engineers.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Develop mechanical design criteria from customer test objectives/specifications
- Design mechanical systems, components, test apparatus, and interfaces to integrate test articles with lab and facility infrastructure
- Create detailed CAD models to support design reviews and fit verification/assembly checks
- Evaluate material options and suitable fabrication approaches
- Create detailed fabrication and machine-shop drawings and associated documentation
- Integrate instrumentation and sensor hardware into mechanical designs
- Conduct analyses on test hardware including stress, modal, thermal, and fluid-dynamics assessments
- Provide on-site installation guidance and technical direction to lab personnel during hardware inspection, check-out, and test execution
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, test engineers, and technicians
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- 3+ years of experience with Model Based Engineering Tools such as Maya, 3DX, Blender, CATIA, or other 3D CAD software
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 4: 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical system or fixture design
- 3+ years of experience using Siemens NX
- 1+ years of experience in test and evaluation
- Experience in developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 for Mid-level (Level 3): $103,700 – $140,300
Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $126,650 – $171,350
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 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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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical design engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D modeling
- Experience applying GD&T standards and reading engineering drawings accurately
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change processes
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and quality
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists preferred for senior roles
Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical design engineer in Missouri?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, which is the baseline requirement for nearly every Missouri employer. Missouri does not require a state license to work as a mechanical design engineer in most private-sector roles, but engineers who sign and seal drawings or work on public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists, obtained by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams.
How much do mechanical design engineers make in Missouri?
Mechanical design engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $99,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,750 for the lowest 10% to over $142,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical design engineers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring mechanical design engineers in Missouri include National Design Build Services, Kelso Industries, and Qnity, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's aerospace and defense sector, anchored in St. Louis, and its broad industrial manufacturing base in Kansas City generate especially steady demand for mechanical design talent.
Which Missouri cities have the most mechanical design engineer jobs?
Creve Coeur, Kansas City, and St. Louis are the Missouri cities with the most mechanical design engineer openings. St. Louis leads because of its large aerospace and defense contractors and diversified manufacturing base, while Kansas City's strength in industrial equipment, agriculture machinery, and engineering services firms drives demand there, and Springfield's growing manufacturing sector accounts for openings outside the two major metros.
Are there remote mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical design engineering is a hands-on discipline that typically requires access to physical prototypes, lab equipment, and manufacturing floors, which limits full remote work. About 50% of mechanical design engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate the remote portion on CAD modeling, documentation, and design review rather than testing or fabrication work.
How can I get hired as a mechanical design engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op through an ABET-accredited Missouri engineering program, since Boeing, Emerson Electric, and many St. Louis and Kansas City manufacturers recruit directly from University of Missouri, Missouri S&T, and Washington University pipelines. New graduates can also target junior design or design support roles, as well as lateral entry from drafting or manufacturing engineering technician positions. Building a CAD portfolio in SolidWorks or CATIA and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam strengthens any early-career application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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