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Development Engineer Salary Jobs in Washington, DC

Soave Real Estate

Land Development Engineer

Brambleton, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

On-Site Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 About the Role The Land Development Engineer oversees and expedites commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from conception to ...

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Soave Enterprises

Land Development Engineer

Brambleton, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Brambleton, Loudoun County, VA Employment Type: Full-Time & On-Site Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 About the Role The Land Development Engineer oversees and expedites commercial, residential ...

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Xometry

Supplier Development Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Development Engineer responsible for ... The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $79,000-$103,000 annually + annual ...

ATCS

Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer

Largo, MD · On-site

$72K - $104K/yr

We are looking for a qualified, passionate Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer. This position is ... For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $104,000 per year ...

ATCS

Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer

Largo, MD · On-site +1

$72K - $104K/yr

We are looking for a qualified, passionate Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer. This position is ... For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $104,000 per year ...

GDIT

Capabilities Development Engineer

Hanover, MD

$195K - $264K/yr

Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ... cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career ...

GDIT

Capabilities Development Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$212K - $287K/yr

Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ... cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career ...

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How much do development engineer salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for development engineer salary in Washington, DC is $108,904.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $120,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Development Engineer Salary vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectDevelopment EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, often with specialization in software or product developmentBachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering, with licensure often not required
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and development in tech or manufacturing settingsDesign, analysis, and manufacturing in industrial or mechanical sectors
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, product development firms, manufacturingAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy sectors

While both roles require engineering degrees, Development Engineers focus on software or product development, often in tech environments, whereas Mechanical Engineers work on physical systems and machinery. Salary differences depend on industry, experience, and location, but generally, Development Engineers may have higher salaries in tech sectors, while Mechanical Engineers are prevalent in manufacturing and industrial fields.

What does a development engineer do?

A development engineer designs, develops, and tests new products or systems, often working with engineering principles, software, and hardware. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize CAD tools, and may require knowledge of programming languages or manufacturing processes to bring concepts to production.

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Development Engineer Salary jobs near you
Infographic showing various Development Engineer Salary job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,904 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Research and Development Engineer

Hepburn and Sons, LLC

Manassas, VA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview

About Hepburn and Sons

Hepburn and Sons LLC is a trusted advisor to the American maritime industry and the Department of Defense. We deliver expert advisory, engineering, and technology transition services with a warfighter-first focus. Built on a foundation of integrity, we honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts and place trust at the center of every decision and customer relationship. Our team bridges the gap between research & development and operational impact. Join us in applying intellectual rigor and passion for meaningful work to solve today's most critical defense challenges.

The Opportunity Overview

As a Research and Development Engineer at Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will be joining innovators to lead technology development, grow our engineering capabilities, and support our customers in the Defense industry - integrating technology for our warfighter capabilities. You will be welcomed into a group with diverse expertise and engineering backgrounds that are dedicated to mentor and support our entire work staff at all levels. 

Responsibilities
  • Provide analysis of electrical and electromagnetic effects on military ships
  • Develop and integrate models of naval vessels and maritime systems, working alongside other prestigious industry teammates
  • Support designs of power and energy survivability systems on military ships
  • Assist in the development of test events and test strategy of military equipment in the lab and in the field, provide analysis of test results
  • Develop Modeling and simulation approaches to enhance testing event, enhance test strategies and de-risk maritime electric system vulnerabilities.  Among others, these are technologies you will have opportunity to model
    • Navigation system
    • Electrical power distribution
    • Ship combat systems
  • Engage in digital engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S) including various software platforms and a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach for acceleration and continuity of systems engineering design
  • Verify and validate technologies against military performance requirements and standards to support military concept of operations (CONOPS)
  • Perform technology demonstrations, qualification programs, requirements development, system design integration, design space exploration or analysis of alternatives studies
  • Participate and present at conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions
  • Up to 20% travel
Qualifications
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics
  • Experience in one of the following and preferred familiarity with the remaining: power systems, power electronics, sensors, advanced manufacturing, functional materials for electrical systems, or model-based systems engineering
  • 5 or more years of engineering experience
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)
  • Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
  • Documented experience and demonstrable skills should be within the electromagnetic and electrostatic domains. 
  • Working knowledge of 3D modeling software

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS degree preferred
  • Writing experience with white papers, publications, and/or proposals
  • Experience with R&D engineering and technology development

Salary range (subject to experience and qualifications)- $80,000 - $100,000

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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