Last updated 2026-08-20 · 8 listed in the past 7 days · 44 in the past 30 days
107 Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 107 Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States, including Mechanical Design Engineer, Head of Mechanical Design Engineering, and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer roles from X-Energy, LLC, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and Xometry. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Mechanical engineering involves designing, analyzing, and manufacturing mechanical systems and components.
Salaries for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Mechanical Engineering jobs near Washington, DC, United States is $29/hour, based on 4 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $87K | $112K–$160K | $200K |
| Hourly | $27/hr | $29/hr | $32/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $106K | $128K | $159K | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $112K | $137K | $161K | 22 |
| U.S. | $89K | $115K | $146K | 9,630 |
Salary data: 82 of 107 jobs include pay information (77%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Mechanical Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Mechanical Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| X-Energy, LLC | 18 |
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| Xometry | 8 |
| Quantum Space | 6 |
| X-energy LLC | 6 |
| HII's Mission Technologies division | 4 |
| Legence | 4 |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 105 | 98% |
| Internship | 2 | 2% |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Mechanical Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 7 | 7% |
| Head of Mechanical Design Engineering | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Mechanical CAD Designer | 1 | 1% |
| Mechanical Engineer, Graphite | 2 | 2% |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville, MD, United States | 32 | 40% |
| Washington, DC, United States | 21 | 26% |
| Laurel, MD, United States | 10 | 12% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 10 | 12% |
| North Bethesda, MD, United States | 8 | 10% |
- How many Mechanical Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 107 Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro (Lower (p25) $106K, Mid (p50) $128K, Higher (p75) $159K, 150 postings with salary ranges) and District of Columbia (Lower (p25) $112K, Mid (p50) $137K, Higher (p75) $161K, 22 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Mechanical Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from X-Energy, LLC (18 jobs, 17%), Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (10 jobs, 9%), Xometry (8 jobs, 7%), Quantum Space (6 jobs, 6%), and X-energy LLC (6 jobs, 6%).
- What experience levels are common for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (54 jobs, 50%), Senior (39 jobs, 36%), Entry (12 jobs, 11%), and Intern (2 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (105 jobs, 98%) and Internship (2 jobs, 2%).
- What Mechanical Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Mechanical Design Engineer (7 jobs, 7%), Head of Mechanical Design Engineering (1 job, 1%), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (1 job, 1%), Mechanical CAD Designer (1 job, 1%), and Mechanical Engineer, Graphite (2 jobs, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (105 of 107). 54 of 107 current jobs are at the mid level. 82 of 107 jobs include pay information.
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