Explore senior research and development engineering opportunities where you can turn technical insight into products, processes, and technologies. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers find roles that match their expertise and career goals.
Senior R&D engineers lead or contribute to the research, design, testing, and refinement of new products and technologies. They may define experiments, build prototypes, analyze results, solve complex engineering challenges, and collaborate with product, manufacturing, and business teams to move ideas toward practical applications.
Employers often seek a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline, along with substantial experience in research, product development, or a related field. Relevant strengths may include technical design, prototyping, data analysis, experimental methods, project leadership, and clear communication. Specific requirements vary by industry and role.
Senior R&D engineers work across industries such as software, electronics, medical devices, energy, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Job titles and responsibilities vary, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as materials, hardware, systems, process development, or product innovation.
Browse vetted senior R&D engineering roles on Ladders and discover opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare positions by industry, location, and responsibilities to identify a role that fits your experience and next career move.
$110K - $130K *
Transform product development through customer engagement, leading cross-functional teams and technical initiatives. Drive innovation and enhance reliability by managing the full lifecycle of complex...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive product development by collaborating with customers and R&D teams, managing full lifecycle activities from requirements to deployment while ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfactio...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion complex mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while leading multidisciplinary teams. Drive process improvements and maintain strong client relationships in a collab...
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$100K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to civil engineering excellence while designing renovations for critical facilities. Lead projects from concept through design, ensuring compliance with codes and enhancin...
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$101K - $152K *
Engineer innovative Medium Voltage switchgear solutions, leveraging CAD expertise to design and analyze complex architectures. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure optimal produc...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while driving best pra...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative embedded software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfac...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Elevate software development by designing and enhancing embedded systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation in optical networking solutions...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for optical networking products. Collaborate with engineers, coach junior staff, and enhance product performance while ensuring docum...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing embedded software solutions, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative embedded software solutions for optical networking, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while engaging w...
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$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of manufacturing processes by optimizing production methods, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficie...
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Senior Manager, R&D, RF Device NPD
$139K - $196K *
Lead the charge in electrical hardware design, managing R&D teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring project success through collaboration and mentorship across functions...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, leading innovative power system designs from concept to production. Drive high-performance solutions that meet customer needs while collaborating w...
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STAFF R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER
$143K - $179K *
Shape the future of innovative connector solutions by leading product development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer needs into robust designs, ensuring high-qu...
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$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining rugged mechanical engineering for high-performance systems. You'll lead the design and validation of critical subsystems, ensuring they withstand extreme environments whi...
2 weeks ago
Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer
$130K - $225K *
Advance innovative 3D printing technologies by tackling complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance printer performance and develop next-gen solutions through e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Dielectric Materials Development and Analysis
$120K - $145K *
Innovate advanced ceramic and dielectric materials for high-voltage environments. Lead projects from concept to production, balancing technical challenges with program delivery in a multidisciplinary...
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$140K - $185K *
Unlock innovative electrical solutions by leading design efforts from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust performance in mixed-signal circuit design, while mentoring...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, R&D
$150K - $180K *
Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your expertise and skills in a collaborative environment, working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and developing advanced electrical systems for analytical instruments, collaborating across disciplines to ensure seamless integration from concept to production while men...
2 weeks ago
$134K - $168K *
Optimize site-level applications for refrigeration and building automation systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with in...
2 weeks ago
$134K - $168K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative applications for refrigeration and building automation systems. Leverage your expertise in programming and troubleshooting to enhance system perfo...
2 weeks ago
Product Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs Silicon Operations
$153K - $215K *
Join a team that's pushing the limits of silicon engineering to enhance yield and performance for cutting-edge machine learning chips. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and optimi...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive innovation by leading mechanical engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring code compliance for commercial and institutional buildings. Foster client relationships...
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What does a Senior R&D Engineer do?
A Senior R&D Engineer researches, designs, tests, and improves products, processes, or technologies. Responsibilities may include planning experiments, developing prototypes, analyzing results, solving technical problems, and working with cross-functional teams.
What qualifications are commonly required for Senior R&D Engineer jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for an engineering degree, substantial relevant experience, and skills in areas such as design, testing, prototyping, data analysis, and project leadership. Some positions require specialized industry or technical expertise.
Which industries hire Senior R&D Engineers?
Senior R&D Engineers are hired in industries including software, electronics, medical devices, energy, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.
How much do Senior R&D Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, specialization, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find Senior R&D Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Senior R&D Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.