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Automotive Engineers in Nebraska

Automotive engineers design and develop vehicle systems including engines, transmissions, and structural components using computer-assisted design technology. They work for automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering firms, directing the building, modification, and testing of vehicles and parts to improve performance, safety, and efficiency. In Nebraska the median pay is $88,060 a year, 15% below the national median of $104,110.

$88,060median pay in Nebraska, per year
$74,820–$108,900middle half earn
950employed in Nebraska
$104,110U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Nebraska

6open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Nebraska or remote
4employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Nebraska and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyPhysicsMathematics (knowledge)MechanicalDesignComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Automotive Engineers.

Licenses and training in Nebraska

Automotive Engineers pay in other states

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O*NET-SOC 17-2141.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska, annual.