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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$150K - $170K *

Join us in leading diverse automation projects while mentoring engineering teams. Drive technical strategy and oversee project execution across multiple initiatives to ensure the highest standards in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Manage engineering execution across complex automation projects, mentoring teams while driving technical strategy and ensuring operational excellence to meet project goals and enhance engineering stan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Transform the future of nuclear energy by enhancing controls and instrumentation systems. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to drive innovation in power plants, utilizing modern tools to ensure...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform on-premises technology with your DevOps expertise. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of innovative solutions in a collaborative team, addressing complex deployment ch...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $125K *

Engineer interconnected systems by building MCP servers, APIs, and workflows. Collaborate to develop high-impact in-house automation tools, ensuring maintainability and clarity in code while leveragin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales success by providing expert technical guidance and client solutions in the commercial real estate sector, enhancing workflows with an AI-first approach while collabo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Create and revise detailed electrical design drawings for high voltage substations. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain design standards while supporting field projects and enhan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design for critical infrastructure, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring a talented team. Drive innovative solutions in data centers while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Empower innovation in nuclear energy as you manage complex projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring success in safety, budget, and client relationships...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $356K *

Engineer seamless DevOps solutions for cutting-edge data science projects, collaborating across teams to support open-source libraries. Champion CI/CD, infrastructure, and package modernization while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by architecting scalable analytics systems and AI-driven workflows that empower decision-making across our enterprise SaaS business, paving the way for innovation and growth in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in refining development assurance processes to improve compliance with ARP4754B. Collaborate with systems engineering to enhance requirements management across all program phases while...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$283K - $354K *

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to enhance platform capabilities, driving accountability and owner-ship in delivering reliable and effective engineering solutions across the organizati...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace communications by bridging telecommunications and software engineering, ensuring robust integration and performance of advanced communication systems across cus...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $141K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and application security. Lead AWS systems engineering efforts enhancing PLM software implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $205K *

Redefine your career by driving innovative network and cloud solutions. Utilize your extensive experience in system administration and infrastructure management to enhance performance, security, and c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by ensuring quality and reliability in technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement scalable test automation solutions for high-quality software releases...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the development of advanced automation solutions across multiple sectors. Engage with a variety of technologies to enhance process efficiency and mentor team members while fostering innovative p...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by optimizing high-performance LLM serving systems, enhancing throughput and latency while maintaining production for high-traffic environments. Collaborate on cutting-edge LLM techno...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive remediation designs and specifications. Drive innovation in environmental engineering projects while collaborating across teams and ensuring top-quality per...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $253K *

Lead complex instrumentation and controls engineering projects for nuclear power, ensuring design compliance, operational excellence, and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize digital upgrades an...

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1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $356K *

Elevate infrastructure capabilities by designing and optimizing high-performance Linux environments, driving automation and developing robust tooling to support scalable EDA compute farms for critical...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by driving quality, scalability, and hands-on technical leadership for a proficient 30-person team dedicated to transformative financial systems...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Innovate with us as you engage in designing, analyzing, and improving nuclear power plant electrical systems, leading projects from concept to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.