Senior Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Senior engineers bring deep technical expertise to complex projects, guide implementation, and help teams build reliable, scalable products and systems.

What Senior Engineers Do

Senior engineers design and deliver technical solutions, review code or engineering work, troubleshoot challenging issues, and make decisions that support performance, security, and maintainability. Depending on the field, they may specialize in software development, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, hardware, or other disciplines. Many roles also involve mentoring colleagues and collaborating across product, design, operations, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Requirements vary by specialty, but employers commonly look for substantial hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with relevant tools, technologies, and engineering practices. Clear communication, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead projects or influence without formal authority can also be important. Highlight measurable results, such as improving system reliability, speeding delivery, or reducing costs, when presenting your experience.

Find Senior Engineer Roles on Ladders

Browse senior engineering opportunities and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to find openings that match your expertise, leadership strengths, and career goals.

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$85K - $158K *

Elevate your career by supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program through innovative training development and coordination. Collaborate with teams to enhance onboarding and streamline processes in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform engineering projects by coordinating planning, execution, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance product development and manage technical schedules while representing the IPT with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading project execution, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring successful delivery of digital electronics hardware while collaborating with cross-fun...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Champion cross-functional integration and project execution to enhance operational performance within the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. Lead initiatives that drive collaboration and process improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Drive cross-functional integration and project execution to enhance operational performance within the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program, ensuring effective collaboration and risk management across team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Project Engineer, overseeing hardware procurement for advanced aircraft programs. Collaborate with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to driv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex engineering projects, interfacing with technical and finance teams to ensure cost and schedule performance. Drive proposal development and enhance cross-disc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the execution of complex aerospace projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and adherence to schedules. Drive integration and problem-solving efforts to meet p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing logistics operations for complex defense projects. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing logistics activities across multiple functions to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Drive engineering excellence by coordinating project planning, design compliance, and technical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and ensure successful project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in coordinating engineering projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications. Collaborate with teams to optimize production and sustainment efforts, driving effic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of avionics development, driving project execution and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cutting-edge technologies on time and within budget in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing control accounts within the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring alignment with program baselines and EVM standards. Collaborate across teams to drive performance, mitigat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform project execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, costs, and risks. Drive program performance through strategic insights and effective communication, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Transform production operations by leading projects that enhance quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance across multiple programs. Drive process improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams for succe...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, support program launches, and driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Develop cutting-edge solutions for the ETF platform, enhancing workflows and architecture while collaborating with global teams to deliver high-performance data engineering and application services in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex mechanical projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to standards while fostering client relationships and implementing innovative solutions acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing independent engineering oversight for major capital construction projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance throughout all phases, from planning to commission...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in electrical design for specialized systems, overseeing everything from drafting to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to tackle environmental challenges while ensuring compliance...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative I&C engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. Mentor junior staff while overseeing project design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in multi-discipline systems engineering, leading teams to enhance reliability and resiliency across geospatial intelligence solutions for government agencies, ensuring the highest qua...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $116K *

Transform the preconstruction landscape by managing mechanical project estimates, budgets, and scope. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to construction while enhancing...

3 weeks ago

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

$151K - $252K *

Lead the charge in delivering a highly reliable rocket stage, managing cross-functional teams and overseeing the entire lifecycle from design to launch, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Engineer applies advanced technical expertise to design, build, improve, and maintain products or systems. The role may also include reviewing work, solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and guiding technical decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the engineering specialty. Employers often seek several years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, a record of delivering projects, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

  • Do Senior Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior engineering roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more, though compensation varies by specialty, location, employer, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I stand out when applying for Senior Engineer positions?question toggle

    Tailor your resume to the role, emphasize relevant technologies and accomplishments, and quantify your impact where possible. Examples include improving reliability, increasing performance, reducing costs, or delivering projects successfully.