Senior Engineer Jobs in Virginia

A Senior Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Their duties may also involve improving manufacturing processes and advancing product design, often utilizing innovative technology. They ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Essential skills for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer include excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and project management experience. Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools is also necessary. They should have a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often preferred. Prior roles that lead to a Senior Engineer position might include Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Senior Engineering Manager (Consumer - Financial Services)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of...

Principal Engineer - Systems Architecture

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 8 hours ago

When you join Verizon** You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we...

Support design, engineering, and evaluation of initiatives related to advanced power electronics technologies such as FACTS and HVDC....

Digital Design Engineer - Senior Engineering Specialist

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 10 hours ago

, manufacturing, assembly, system integration, and test as well as on-orbit operation at board/unit/sub-system/system level In-depth knowledge of space qualification of electrical components, board-level...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: R0218065 Mechanical Engineer, Senior Key Role : Applies engineering physics, engineering mathematics and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture or maintenance...

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary** This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering...

Remote Work

Sr Principal Engineer Technical Services NEW

  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree or certifications in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, quality improvement, cybersecurity, AI, ML, or automation engineering....

In this role you will implement and enforce mission/flight assurance plans for individual spacecraft flight hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities in accordance...

Principal/Engineer Data - Space Systems NEW

  • Sterling, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 2 days ago

Principal/Engineer Data - Space Systems Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified None IT - Database Sterling, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available...

Sr/Principal Engineer: FPGA/ASIC Engineer - Dulles NEW

  • Dulles, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 2 days ago

Sr/Principal Engineer: FPGA/ASIC Engineer - Dulles Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified None Dulles, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available...

Preferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance Diverse programming proficiency: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting Experience in a technical leadership/management role Demonstrated...

Duties/Responsibilities: Provide hands on technical leadership and guidance to program team, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry best practices....

Principal Engineer, Cyber Defense

  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc.,...

Principal Engineer, Product Development

  • Manassas, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 2 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Senior Engineers in Virginia
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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