Welcome to the Research Engineer Category on Ladders

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.

Role and Responsibilities

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.

Possibilities for Advancement

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.

Qualifications

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.

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$85K - $100K *

Drive impactful Natural Resources projects nationwide, managing teams and ensuring compliance. Balance fieldwork and report development, contributing your expertise to environmental assessments, speci...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Engage in impactful Natural Resources projects, leading field surveys and managing teams nationwide. Balance hands-on fieldwork with strategic project oversight to ensure compliance, quality, and stak...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$149K - $214K *

Pioneer innovation in pre-sales support, bridging technical needs with customer solutions. Collaborate globally to drive adoption of cutting-edge cloud modules in data centers and GPU clusters, enhanc...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K *

Grow your career by leading tunnel design and construction projects, managing teams, and engaging clients to drive successful outcomes in the underground services sector. Join us in shaping the future...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower customers by addressing complex technical challenges in distributed systems. Collaborate with defense and mission-critical industries to adopt cutting-edge software architecture, enhancing ope...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage in designing and optimizing communication networks, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction through comprehensive engineering support and innovative planning strategies. Drive impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of our cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, automating deployments and enhancing security. Foster collaboration across teams to support operational excellence and tackle comp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational reliability across modular and distributed data centers by providing technical leadership, incident management, and mentoring to NOC staff in a fas...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $176K *

Contribute to building backend services that drive impactful AI/ML product features, collaborating cross-functionally to create scalable, resilient solutions while coding and managing production appli...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance our security posture by overseeing vulnerability management, application security, and implementing AI-driven automation in a collaborative environment. You'll work with diverse teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clean energy by leading mechanical design projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to develop innovative 3D models and solve complex design challenge...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading innovative metal building design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, while managing complex project delivery...

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4 weeks ago

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

$66K - $109K *

Drive excellence by providing technical leadership and support in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Collaborate with peers and customers to ensure satisfaction and operatio...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence as an In-Service Engineering Agent for hypersonic weapon systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational readiness, technical integrity, and effective lifecycle sustainment of a...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion automated testing excellence by overseeing QA standards, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring robust software quality throughout the life cycle, from development to deployment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead mechanical engineering efforts as an In-Service Engineering Agent for hypersonic weapons systems, ensuring technical integrity and operational readiness through lifecycle sustainment and collabor...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $184K *

Drive innovation in test automation strategy for Imaging Suite portfolio, setting technical direction, improving CI/CD processes, and advancing quality engineering through a hands-on approach and effe...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $138K *

Grow your career with a vital role in designing and maintaining telephony systems, enhancing customer experiences by optimizing Cisco UC, PCCE, and Five9 infrastructures, while collaborating with cros...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading the development and implementation of advanced PLC systems. As a key member of our automation team, you'll drive technical projects, mentor colleagues, and deliver innov...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $195K *

Drive Linux kernel innovation with our team, enhancing EOS, integrating new features, and collaborating with upstream communities to ensure top-quality performance and scalability. Join us to lead pro...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage comprehensive assessments of naval ship repair and shipbuilding, providing strategic insights and performance analysis to senior executives. Act as primary contact for program area, ensuring ef...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, governance, and integration patterns, ensuring scalable, trusted data solutions support ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading civil self-perform teams and subcontractors, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards across a portfolio of large-scale solar construction project...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by embedding in customer teams to redesign operations through hands-on experience and code. Lead engagements from inception, building effective GenAI systems while meeting real busi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping applied AI quality and data strategy for advanced AI and computer vision systems. Drive evaluation frameworks and metrics to enhance product effectiveness and data usefulnes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What kind of jobs are there for Research Engineers?question toggle

    Job titles for Research Engineers include Process Research Engineer, Senior Research Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, and more.

  • What industries employ Research Engineers?question toggle

    Research Engineers are employed across many industries including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, and more.

  • What is the salary range for Research Engineers?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.