At Ladders, we host a wide range of high-paying Research Engineer jobs all paying $100,000 and above. As a Research Engineer, you play a vital role in various industries, driving innovation and development.
Research Engineers apply their technical expertise and knowledge to design, create and optimize research projects, they contribute in turning theoretical ideas into actionable solutions or prototypes.
With the rapid growth in technology, Research Engineers are in high demand. They can advance to positions like Senior Research Engineer or Research & Development Manager, depending on their career goals and performance.
Common requirements for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field, strong research ability, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in a relevant field.
Senior Building Management Design Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Transform mission-critical facilities by designing robust Building Management Systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop control strategies and specifications, ensuring integratio...
3 weeks ago
$175K - $230K *
Join our mission to empower healthcare with innovative ML solutions, working on large-scale datasets to develop and deploy cutting-edge algorithms that enhance the capabilities of healthcare professio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Virtual Machine Runtime and Management
$262K - $365K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of virtualization infrastructure by managing multi-site engineering efforts for large-scale, high-performance distributed systems while inspiring innovation and c...
3 days ago
Electrical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
$142K - $215K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing nuclear power systems design. Contribute to projects by reviewing modification packages, conducting engineering analyses, and collaborating with clients to en...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $125K *
Join our team to lead transmission line design projects, providing expertise and strategic direction while mentoring engineers. Engage with clients and teams to navigate design complexities and ensure...
4 days ago
External Quality Assurance Lead
$120K - $140K *
Shape quality assurance processes for external suppliers, ensuring compliance and excellence to support innovative nuclear initiatives, manage audits, oversee evaluations, and collaborate across teams...
4 weeks ago
Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer
$142K - $208K *
Lead cross-functional engineering efforts for complex missions; oversee design, development, and operations to deliver high-reliability systems for government and commercial clients, ensuring all cust...
1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing automated tests using Java, collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams, and enhancing software validation processes across multiple platfor...
5 days ago
Supplier Quality Engineer, Lead
$150K - $250K *
Lead and elevate a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to enforce top-tier quality standards throughout manufacturing and data center operations, driving continuous improvement and effective supplier m...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Engage in forensic civil engineering by leading investigations and providing expert testimony in court for infrastructure-related cases, focusing on civil design, analysis, and strategic remediation s...
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Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Transform critical infrastructure by leading the design and implementation of effective cathodic protection systems, ensuring asset integrity and compliance through advanced engineering practices and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Electrical Controls Engineer - Power
$105K - $160K *
Elevate control system design and integration for power infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reliability and security of communication networks and control systems i...
3 weeks ago
Site Reliability Engineering Lead
$118K - $219K *
Lead a global SRE team in designing secure, cloud-native architectures, enhancing collaboration and performance. Drive automation and mentor team members while integrating advanced security practices...
Reposted 2 days ago
$120K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate across departments to execute projects effectively while mainta...
5 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Advance progress at the forefront of national security applications by developing, deploying, and supporting mission-critical software solutions in an Agile environment while leveraging modern cloud a...
1 week ago
Senior Equipment Mechanical Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by joining our Equipment Consulting team, driving impactful evaluations and analyses of mechanical systems. Leverage your engineering expertise in a dynamic, flexible role where...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Unlock potential by building and evolving a scalable internal AI platform. Collaborate with multiple teams to drive innovation and efficiency, while empowering colleagues to leverage AI tools for enha...
6 days ago
$104K - $136K *
Elevate your career by developing impactful AI solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovative product development from concept to production for diverse applications in a dynamic e...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Innovate with us in our R&D team to enhance a large-scale OpenStack platform using Ceph, optimizing cloud storage performance and scalability while collaborating closely with skilled engineers in a dy...
Reposted 2 days ago
Dry Etch Process Develop Engineer
$107K - $182K *
Optimize plasma etch processes for advanced memory devices, driving collaboration across teams for R&D to high-volume manufacturing transition while enhancing critical metrics and defect reduction thr...
4 weeks ago
Dry Etch Process Develop Engineer
$107K - $182K *
Develop and optimize dry etch processes for next-gen memory technologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance metrics and ensure technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing, while dri...
1 month ago
Field Applications Engineer II - Fab Technology Co-Optimization
$125K - $150K *
Contribute to innovative semiconductor solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and collaborating with customers to overcome challenges while supporting sales strategies for optimal growth and...
1 week ago
Wet Utilities Engineer (P.Eng)
$110K - $140K *
Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading the design and management of complex wet utility systems, ensuring sustainable integration with transportation projects while delivering superior co...
5 days ago
Engineering Manager, Customer Support
$135K - $150K *
Lead the charge in revolutionizing service engineering operations. Manage a diverse team, overseeing multiple projects that enhance system performance and reliability, while driving innovative solutio...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
Unlock potential by transforming satellite-derived vegetation intelligence into actionable insights for utility customers while enhancing climate resilience and optimizing workflows with geospatial an...
4 weeks ago
What kind of jobs are there for Research Engineers?
Job titles for Research Engineers include Process Research Engineer, Senior Research Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, and more.
What industries employ Research Engineers?
Research Engineers are employed across many industries including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, and more.
What is the salary range for Research Engineers?
At Ladders, we specialize in $100,000+ careers and so expect a Research Engineer position to align with or exceed this salary.
What qualifications are required to be a Research Engineer?
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field is commonly required. Advanced degrees or specialized certifications may be required depending on the specific role.