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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$100K - $168K *

Join a team that empowers product innovation by designing high-speed connector systems. Collaborate globally to create and validate cutting-edge solutions that meet advanced electrical and mechanical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $175K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced engineering techniques to design and coordinate mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $158K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead project segments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Grow your career with us to lead mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate across teams, solve complex challenges, and deliver high-performance, reliable systems wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by developing application and test code, while steering implementation decisions in a collaborative Agile environment. Contribute to complex architectures using modern...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by developing and integrating RF systems for advanced defense technology projects, ensuring flawless functionality from prototype to testing while collaborating across multidisciplina...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the engineering team in aerospace manufacturing, driving technical solutions, and fostering talent development in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvem...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transition of innovative reactor designs into scalable production systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability, assembly, and quality control for complex m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of technology by joining our team as a Software Engineer. You'll design, develop, and enhance software systems, ensuring optimal performance and integration while analyzing us...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion engineering solutions in automation controls and power distribution. Leverage 5+ years of experience within the food industry to drive projects, ensuring safe and efficient operation while co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical avionics development programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of FAA-certified systems, managing risks, and optimizing project execution for safe f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of embedded systems by developing reliable software solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and integration with hardware while driving innovation in therm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions for optimizing rare earth element processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture and analytical methods, driving advancements in research...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $119K *

Join our team as we apply innovative engineering methods to design, analyze, and enhance mechanical systems while managing projects effectively under general supervision. Your expertise will drive imp...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Unlock potential by applying fundamental engineering principles to design and support mechanical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on HVAC and energy system projects, ensuring complian...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Advance mechanical engineering design and analysis for energy projects, ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative HVAC and energy systems, while managing projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $132K *

Lead design and analysis efforts as a Mechanical Engineer, applying engineering principles to develop, evaluate, and improve systems and products while managing projects under general supervision...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge digital compute and power electronics. Lead a team in creating reliable, scalable systems for high-speed communication, ensuring optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development and improvement of electronic production test systems and processes, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing and new product introducti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead a team of mechanical designers to innovate and develop next-gen Coolant Distribution Units. Oversee product design, CAD standards, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance engineering excell...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative facility, leading equipment engineering efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming satellite technology! Drive innovative designs, collaborate across subsystems, and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment to revolutionize satellite structu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Empower the Cost Planning team by leading cost estimation and reduction initiatives for new technology projects, ensuring alignment between design and purchasing to meet investment targets and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $230K *

Transform designs into reality by creating robust PCB layouts and collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance in high-tech applications...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Deliver innovative testing solutions and technical expertise in polymer materials, driving application performance and laboratory capability growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

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.