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Daikin Applied

Sr. Development Engineer

Staunton, VA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

The Senior Development Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of ... Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance * 401K retirement plan with ...

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How much do insurance development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance development in Waynesboro, VA is $74,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $87,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Insurance Development vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectInsurance DevelopmentInsurance Underwriter
Primary RoleDesigns new insurance products and strategies to meet market needsEvaluates and assesses individual insurance applications to determine coverage and premiums
Required SkillsMarket analysis, product design, industry knowledgeRisk assessment, decision-making, analytical skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic planning teamsAssessment-focused, often in underwriting departments
CertificationsOften requires industry certifications, but less standardizedProfessional designations like CPCU or ARM are common

Insurance Development focuses on creating and strategizing new insurance products, while Insurance Underwriters evaluate individual applications to determine coverage. Both roles require industry knowledge, but their daily tasks and skill sets differ significantly, with development emphasizing market strategy and underwriting emphasizing risk assessment.

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Sr. Development Engineer

Sr. Development Engineer

Daikin Applied

Staunton, VA • On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Development Engineer. The Senior Development Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver innovative HVAC products. You will also provide technical guidance to more junior team members. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Staunton, VA - Hybrid
Your responsibilities:
  • Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
  • Develop test plans and perform testing of components, sub-systems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification
  • Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs
  • Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones
  • Have technical ownership of sub-system or system designs
  • Act as technical lead for programs
  • Drives innovation around tools and product design

Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials
  • Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
  • Ability to problem solve within engineering and technical concepts
  • Able to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting
  • Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
  • Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.
  • Understanding of New Product Development processes
  • Knowledge of Lean principles
  • Ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R
  • Project Management capabilities; ability to estimate work tasks and support project planning activities
  • Knowledge of vapor compression cycle
  • Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc
  • Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Your Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
  • Company provided life insurance + optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
  • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
  • Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400-188,700 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

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