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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Lead Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will oversee our Video Engineering and Network Engineering teams, including...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Engineering and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience....

Senior Engineering Manager Build Tools and Continuous Integration

  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 day ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Possess a Professional Engineer license, PE. - NOT REQUIRED BUT PREFERRED LEED experience, certification a plus....

Lead Senior Engineer - Military Services Group

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 3 days ago

Requisition ID: 107295 Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health...

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

Principal Engineer- Cloud

  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to oversee the comprehensive delivery of the Unified Software & Infrastructure Automation Platform-an essential...

Software Lead Engineer Supervisor

  • Reston, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Engineer for our Legacy Software Baseline team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software...

Designer/Technical Director

  • Ashland, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 5 days ago

Randolph-Macon College, a liberal arts college in Ashland, Virginia, invites applications for a full-time Designer/Technical Director for the Theatre Program, position to begin in August 2025....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 6 days ago

Key Attributes: Proficient user of 3-D CAD, particularly Solidworks, and PDM tools to manage design databases Experience in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) with focus on Finite Element Analysis (FEA...

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Senior Engineering Manager / Software - Flight Simulation (Onsite)

  • Sterling, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 6 days ago

You must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience....

Software Development Lead (Engineer Software 2) - 23753

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 6 days ago

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division Requisition Number: 23753 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $68,123.00 - $103,000.00...

Senior Engineering Manager / Software - Flight Simulation (Onsite)

  • Sterling, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 8 days ago

You must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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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
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.5%
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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