Design or development engineer - job market

As a design or development engineer, you’ll use your technical knowledge and creativity to come up with engineering designs that are based on product ideas. Learn more about a career in design and development engineering, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

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Who are the top employers of design and development engineers?

Employers of design and development engineers vary greatly from SMEs to blue-chip companies, in both the public and private sectors.

Types of employers could include:
  • Computing and software development firms
  • Construction companies
  • Aerospace and automotive companies
  • Government agencies
  • Product manufacturers
  • Electrical goods providers
  • Oil and gas companies
  • Transport companies

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