Explore R&D Engineer Jobs

R&D engineers turn ideas and scientific insights into practical products, technologies, and processes. They plan and conduct experiments, build prototypes, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move concepts from early research toward real-world use. Browse vetted R&D Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What R&D Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include designing experiments, evaluating materials or systems, developing prototypes, documenting findings, and improving product performance. R&D engineers may also assess safety, quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability while coordinating with product, manufacturing, software, and regulatory teams.

Industries and Specializations

R&D engineering opportunities span technology, aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, advanced materials, and manufacturing. Specializations may include mechanical, electrical, chemical, biomedical, software, and materials engineering. The work can range from fundamental research to applied development and product optimization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree and experience with technical research, experimentation, data analysis, and problem-solving. Depending on the position, valuable skills may include CAD or simulation tools, programming, laboratory methods, design controls, technical writing, and knowledge of industry standards. Strong communication and collaboration skills help engineers explain findings and align research with business and customer needs.

Find R&D Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required qualifications, location, and compensation details to find R&D engineering roles that fit your experience and career goals.

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$87K - $107K *

Lead a team to enhance manufacturing performance, ensuring safety and quality while driving innovative engineering solutions and managing projects up to $10 million. Collaborate across functions to op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join us in developing cutting-edge embedded Linux software for next-gen unmanned systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable, flight-critical software that powers advanced flig...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform user experiences by enhancing existing products and launching new creative tools, leveraging SvelteKit and cloud technologies while collaborating to deliver impactful solutions in a fast-pac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $230K *

Elevate your career by driving quality and reliability in silicon photonics. Collaborate with development teams to ensure excellence and manage end-to-end reliability qualifications in a dynamic envir...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $179K *

Champion spacecraft integration by orchestrating final assembly processes, ensuring seamless subsystem collaboration, and driving improvements for timely, safe, and accurate vehicle builds. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Transform your career by owning TPS components from concept to delivery, collaborating across teams to innovate designs and ensuring rigorous testing for advanced aerospace applications. Join a missio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform railway systems by leading RAM engineering activities across all project phases, ensuring reliability and performance meet operational and contractual standards while collaborating with mult...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $221K *

Develop cutting-edge simulation technology to enhance physical AI and robotics. Integrate learning environments with advanced simulators, enabling efficient workflows across various engineering applic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $121K *

Create cutting-edge EUV source technologies through hands-on experimentation, collaboration, and prototype development, advancing both new and existing systems while driving innovation and performance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$211K - $264K *

Champion high-reliability digital electronics design, leading complex projects from architecture to production. Drive technical excellence in aerospace and military applications while mentoring cross...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program by collaborating with operations supervision and trades, facilitating problem-solving, and driving efficiency to achieve critical project...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Innovate in a senior role addressing complex environmental remediation projects, overseeing staff, managing client expectations, and ensuring quality and safety in all aspects of project management...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform battery manufacturing processes through innovation and leadership. Drive pre-production trials, optimize processes, and resolve technical challenges in a cross-functional environment, enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $210K *

Drive innovation in military technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions that meet stringent ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer manufacturing excellence by implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and profitability while leading capital projects and driving process improvements in a dynamic c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by overseeing the development and testing of DC-DC power products while ensuring production goals are met through effective troubleshooting and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading the transition of innovative designs into scalable production. Collaborate across teams to ensure engineering readiness, drive manufacturability, and enhance product qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $272K *

Take ownership of the design and integration of RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring high-reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $220K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to design and validate high-reliability RF systems for aerospace and defense applications. Engage in a hands-on role throughout the entire product lifecycle w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $103K *

Help us enhance semiconductor reliability by developing and validating stress hardware. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to deliver robust solutions across diverse technologies, ensuring qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $103K *

Drive continuous improvement in Reliability Operations, integrating advanced technologies while ensuring on-time product qualification in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovation as a Mechanical Engineer, providing essential drafting support and generating detailed engineering drawings using CREO and Windchill in a dynamic aerospace environment with a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative projects in carbon fiber technology. Drive advancements in spinning processes and product performance while collaborating across functions to deliver impact...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute innovative semiconductor etching methods. Enjoy autonomy in a fast-paced environment while contributing to R&D. Leverage your expertise in multi-step fabricat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an R&D engineer do?question toggle

    An R&D engineer researches, designs, tests, and improves products, technologies, or processes. The role may involve experiments, prototyping, data analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration with product and manufacturing teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for R&D engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or a related field. Employers may also look for relevant research or product-development experience, technical problem-solving ability, and familiarity with tools or standards specific to the industry.

  • Which industries hire R&D engineers?question toggle

    R&D engineers work in industries such as technology, aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, materials, and manufacturing.

  • How can I find R&D engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse R&D Engineer listings on Ladders, where professional jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Check each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.

  • What skills are useful for an R&D engineer?question toggle

    Useful skills include experimental design, data analysis, prototyping, technical writing, and engineering problem-solving. Depending on the role, employers may also value CAD, simulation, programming, laboratory methods, or regulatory knowledge.