
Design Engineer
Melville, NYFull-time$100–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Design Engineer creates and revises technical drawings and schematics, using CAD software to support engineering and manufacturing. The role considers cost, simplicity, and production feasibility, provides material recommendations, and contributes to estimates and project meetings. It also checks drawing quality, maintains drafting standards, and ensures drawings meet applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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Overview
Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Location: Melville, NY
Salary: $100,000-$125,000/yr DOE
Responsibilities
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Create detailed technical drawings, and schematics based on specifications provided by engineering.
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Utilize CAD software (such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) to produce accurate and precise drawings.
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Revise drawings based on feedback from engineering and manufacturing. Ensure all changes are incorporated accurately.
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Use best judgement to solve complex design problems.
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Create designs which consider cost, simplicity, and production feasibility.
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Provide recommendations for material selection.
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Assist in cost and direct labor estimates as required.
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Attend project meetings to provide input and updates on design progress.
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Ensure all drawings comply with military, commercial, and international industry standards, company guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
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Conduct quality checks on drawings produced by junior drafters, peer designers and engineering, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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Develop and maintain drafting standards and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Stay updated with the latest developments in CAD software and drafting techniques.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years prior experience or Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years prior experience.
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Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor. Siemens PADS and CAM 350 a plus.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).
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Job Locations US-NY-Melville
ID 2026-2269
Category Engineering
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Union No
Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Work Environment Onsite
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,447 open Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–125K/yr
- New York median$98–151K/yr100 salary ranges
- US median$107–160K/yr1,599 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $113K, is 10% below the New York median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Design Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 128 open Design Engineer jobs in New York and 2,447 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Kiewit11 open
- WSP USA7 open
- City of New York4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,033 postings).
- Education
- 1,658 of the 2,447 open Design Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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