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SpaceX

Process Development Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - BUILD RELIABILITY The Process Development Engineer is responsible ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

Garrett Motion

Development Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$117K - $146K/yr

The Development Engineer will be part of a cross-functional team and be responsible for the design ... Six Sigma certification Pay Range The salary range for this role is between $117,300 and $146,700.

Garrett Motion

Development Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$117K - $146K/yr

The Development Engineer will be part of a cross-functional team and be responsible for the design ... Six Sigma certification Pay Range The salary range for this role is between $117,300 and $146,700.

First Solar

Development Engineer I

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$89K - $127K/yr

Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and ... Up to 10% domestic and international Estimated Salary Range: * $89,440-$127,400 Annually. US ...

First Solar

Development Engineer IV

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in laboratory environment with ... Estimated Salary Range: 129,480 USD per year- 184,600 USD per year US Physical Requirements: * Will ...

Nvidia

Product Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

As a Product Development Engineer at NVIDIA, you'll be at the forefront of developing innovative ... With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be ...

PBS Biotech

Bioprocess Development Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

Bioprocess Development Engineer 📍 Camarillo, CA | Bioprocess R&D Join Us in Shaping the Future ... Salary Range: $83,000 - $114,000 (based on experience) Why PBS Biotech? At PBS, we combine ...

First Solar

Development Engineer IV

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in laboratory environment with ... Estimated Salary Range: 129,480 USD per year- 184,600 USD per year US Physical Requirements: * Will ...

First Solar

Development Engineer I

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$89K - $127K/yr

Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and ... Up to 10% domestic and international Estimated Salary Range: * $89,440-$127,400 Annually. US ...

First Solar

Development Engineer II

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

... a Development Engineer I at First Solar. * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or ... Travel: * 10% - 20% Estimated Salary Range: * $80,700-$115,000 Annually. US Physical Requirements:

First Solar

Development Engineer II

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

... a Development Engineer I at First Solar. * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or ... Estimated Salary Range : 104,910 USD per year- 142,000 USD per year Hybrid Physical Requirements

SitelogIQ

Sr Development Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental, vision ... The Senior Development Engineer - Energy Services will independently lead the engineering ...

City of Johns Creek

Land Development Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$96K - $106K/yr

Land Development Engineer Join the Land Development Division for the City Voted as The #1 Best ... Competitive salary and benefits package: The City of Johns Creek offers a competitive salary and ...

First Solar

Development Engineer I

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$68K - $98K/yr

Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. * May have direct reports ... Travel: * 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: * $68,800-$98 ...

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How much do development engineer salary jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for development engineer salary in the United States is $96,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $106,500.00 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 on improving existing technologies. They use engineering principles, CAD software, and programming skills to create prototypes, analyze performance, and ensure product functionality. The role typically requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to safety and quality standards.
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Infographic showing various Development Engineer Salary job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,155 per year, or $46.2 per hour.
Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - BUILD RELIABILITY
The Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing and improving business processes and systems that enable SpaceX to design, build, launch, and reuse the most advanced rockets in the world. This engineer seeks to eliminate inefficiencies and constantly questions the status quo while improving data integrity and product reliability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes and policies needed for nonconforming hardware management, configuration management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, rocket reusability and maintenance, and other critical business/production systems.
  • Develop business use cases and software requirements for improvements to our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Execute software tasks, potentially including writing scripts, front and back end development, and relational database querying.
  • Own ongoing support and improvement of developed software including technical debt, operational improvement, and new business process or logic implementation.
  • Create AI prompts, workflows, and/or agents that execute or supplement our internal processes and applications
  • Act as subject matter expert in multiple SpaceX processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
  • Develop standardized metrics for the Production and Quality organizations.
  • Develop, review, and approve procedures ensuring completeness, accuracy, regulatory and customer compliance, and quality objectives.
  • Develop and execute training and communication plans during major process changes
  • Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Launch, Mission Operations, ERP, Supply Chain, Mission Management, Customer Contracts, and Management to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in a Quality Engineering or Industrial Engineering role
  • Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up
  • Knowledge of lean and quality tools such as Process Mapping, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches
  • Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Regression Analysis, and Minitab (or similar)
  • Project Management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of database structures and SQL
  • Experience with VBA, Python, .NET, Flask, Javascript, C#, RESTful API development
  • Experience with machine learning and other technical data science topics
  • Experience with version control, testing, build, and deployment of software systems
  • Experience building AI prompts/agents/workflows and using AI code assistants
  • Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, or similar Quality Management System
  • Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be willing to travel - up to 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Process Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Process Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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