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Being a part of the R&D Systems Engineering profession means being at the forefront of innovation and design. Better yet, a high paying position means you'll be well compensated for your unique skills and expertise.

R&D Systems Engineer Jobs with Ladders

We hand-pick and vet the most promising roles in the sector, bringing you a quality selection of opportunities that meets your career advancement needs.

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$151K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovation in digital systems engineering, leading the integration and optimization of complex space and defense systems. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver advance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing design team focused on innovative product development and project execution, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $219K *

Pioneer innovative processes by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance repair development operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster cross-functional collaboration for impactful resul...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI hardware systems, collaborating across engineering, product, and operations to create innovative, market-leading solutions from concept to production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $168K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead electrical design for renewable energy projects, ensuring high quality, code compliance, and technical excellence while mentoring emerging engineers a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $219K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence through effective team leadership, project execution, and process development. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to innovate repair processes and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $130K *

Engage in a dynamic role developing, managing, and verifying system requirements for space launch and spacecraft systems, ensuring mission success through hands-on support and collaboration with cross...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $164K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance plant instrumentation and control systems. Lead digital modernization initiatives and design new reactor control systems while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team in delivering robust geospatial analysis, ensuring effective data management, and enhancing GEOINT systems to support national intelligence missions and comb...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $124K *

Invent solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze line performance, develop SOPs, and implement process i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that drives innovative aerospace designs, leading comprehensive projects from concept to delivery, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting business development efforts in mechanica...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize control systems as a part of a collaborative team, tackling design, implementation, and troubleshooting for modern chemical processes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Make...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Support the design and verification of complex mechanical systems, focusing on both government and commercial applications. Leverage systems engineering and collaboration for robust lifecycle executio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Pioneer the development of innovative Android applications for mission-critical military software, collaborating with agile teams to design, test, and deploy cutting-edge technologies that support the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $180K *

Elevate product development by leading systems engineering efforts to design, analyze, and enhance complex systems that comply with cardiovascular regulatory standards, ensuring optimized performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of developing automated test frameworks for firmware validation and customer support. Collaborate with engineers to enhance testing processes, improve repeatability, and increase automa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Support cross-functional teams in solving complex engineering challenges by contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of advanced software applications and tools throughout the entire e...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of aerospace quality systems, driving compliance and continuous improvement. Lead audits, customize documentation, and visualize metrics to enhance operational excellence in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Innovate in flexible packaging development. Drive projects from concept to production, collaborating with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Become a technical expert while contributi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $109K *

Lead vehicle integration and system testing to validate advanced safety features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performance and timely delivery in a dynamic, agile env...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $266K *

Drive airworthiness engineering initiatives, leading regulatory compliance and certification efforts for military aircraft. Collaborate across teams to enhance design processes and mentor engineers, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and testing the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System, supporting mission-critical operations through system analysis, integration, and performance assessment in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Help us modernize vital weather systems by leading innovative engineering projects. Utilize your expertise in systems integration, testing, and deployment, while mentoring the next generation of engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive technical oversight and project coordination for the Columbia TLTAHS at Lockheed Martin, ensuring effective communication and addressing challenges in product design and delivery, while supporti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of diagnostic technology by overseeing the design, development, and implementation of predictive algorithms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance industrial cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an R&D Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    An R&D Systems Engineer is responsible for the research, design, and development of systems, processes, or protocols.

  • What is the salary range for an R&D Systems Engineer?question toggle

    The salary for R&D Systems Engineers can range significantly, but Ladders offers positions that pay $100,000 or more.

  • What skills are necessary for R&D Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Key skills for R&D Systems Engineers include analytical thinking, problem-solving, knowledge of engineering science and technology, and the ability to conduct research.