27 engineering (not software) jobs are open in New Jersey, on employers' own career pages, from 10 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Thorlabs and Chefman, with 19 of the 27. 100 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $80,625 to $118,375, with a median of $93,000. The places with the most are Parsippany, NJ (9); Princeton, NJ (7); Newton, NJ (4). A typical posting has been open 92 days.
New Jersey requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (65%), Workday (18%), Workable (12%), USAJOBS (6%).
Open engineering (not software) jobs
Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Moorestown, NJ · Posted Oct 21
GENERAL ENGINEER
$98,630 to $152,471 a year35% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Lakehurst, NJ · Posted Oct 20
GENERAL ENGINEER
$200,499 to $209,600 a year120% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Chefman
Mahwah, NJ · Posted Sep 28
Mechanical Engineer III
$95,000 to $115,000 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen today
This role plays a key part in ensuring designs are manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective throughout all stages of development.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ and 4 more places · Posted Sep 25
Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $93,000 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen today
Langan is seeking a Civil Engineer with an interest in Solar Renewable Energy to join its national practice .
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ · Posted Sep 25
Manufacturing Engineer I
$71,400 to $77,500 a year20% below the median listed hereSeen today
The AST division oversees the development and production of various kinds of electronic products used in the photonics industry.
Legend Biotech
Raritan, NJ · Posted Sep 17
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
$78,251 to $102,705 a yearSeen todayEntry level
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ · Posted Sep 14
Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer I
$71,000 to $94,000 a year11% below the median listed hereSeen today
Ciena
New Providence, NJ · Posted Sep 3
Senior Hardware Engineer
$99,800 to $159,400 a year39% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 51 days
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ · Posted Jul 31
Mechanical Engineer II
$76,000 to $110,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 85 days
This position directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, and repair of mechanical products and systems.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Princeton, NJ · Posted Jul 23
Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist
$68,250 to $93,000 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 92 days
Langan is seeking an Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Princeton Office.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Princeton, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Staff Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $93,000 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer join its collaborative team in Princeton, NJ .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
$76,000 to $110,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ or New York, New York .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Senior Staff Civil Engineer
$76,000 to $110,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Princeton, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering
$117,000 to $171,000 a year55% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership on a diverse array of premier land development projects.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
$96,750 to $140,000 a year27% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager join its collaborative team Parsippany, NJ or New York, NY .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Project Environmental Engineer / Project Manager
$96,750 to $140,000 a year27% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Environmental Project Engineer to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager
$96,750 to $140,000 a year27% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
$68,250 to $88,750 a year16% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 daysEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Princeton, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Entry-Level Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $88,750 a year16% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 daysEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Princeton, NJ .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ and 13 more places · Posted Jul 1
Practice Leader - Civil Engineering
$117,000 to $171,000 a year55% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice.
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ · Posted Jul 1
Manufacturing Engineer I, Optical Metrology
$71,000 to $80,000 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 115 days
Chefman
Mahwah, NJ · Posted Jan 19
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$120,000 to $140,000 a year40% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 277 days
This role focuses on delivering manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective product designs across all development stages.
Postings with their own page
Each posting below has its own page with any pay it lists, how long it has been open and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
5 postings.
Engineering (not software) jobs by place in New Jersey
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Parsippany, NJ | 9 |
| Princeton, NJ | 7 |
| Newton, NJ | 4 |
| Totowa, NJ | 3 |
| Chicago, IL | 2 |
| Mahwah, NJ | 2 |
| Arlington, VA | 1 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 1 |
| Lakehurst, NJ | 1 |
| Moorestown, NJ | 1 |
| New Providence, NJ | 1 |
| Raritan, NJ | 1 |
| Wharton, NJ | 1 |
Who is hiring engineering (not software) in New Jersey
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Langan Engineering & Environmental Services | 13 | $93,000 |
| Thorlabs | 4 | |
| Chefman | 2 | |
| KLA | 2 | |
| Ciena | 1 | |
| Legend Biotech US | 1 | |
| Leidos | 1 | |
| Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many engineering (not software) jobs are open in New Jersey?
27 on Oct 23, 2026, from 10 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in New Jersey are most engineering (not software) jobs?
Parsippany, NJ (9); Princeton, NJ (7); Newton, NJ (4).
Do engineering (not software) jobs in New Jersey pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $93,000; across the US it is $150,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does New Jersey require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 10 or more employees (in force 2025-06-01). Source: NJDOL.
How much do engineering (not software) jobs in New Jersey pay?
100 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $93,000 and the middle half runs from $80,625 to $118,375. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. New Jersey requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring engineering (not software) in New Jersey?
The employers with the most openings are Langan Engineering & Environmental Services (13), Thorlabs (4), Chefman (2). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 92 days, and 53 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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