Senior R&D Engineer Jobs

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.

What Does a Senior R&D Engineer Do?

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Senior R&D Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering innovative projects across water and transportation sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency within budget and t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by providing expert technical support and training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure seamless customer interactions through effective troubleshoo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate data-driven solutions that optimize production and enhance workflows in US onshore operations. Collaborate with engineers and operators to tackle enterprise-level chall...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative fuel system designs for aviation, port, and railyard projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver high-quality solutions while collaborating with multidis...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by building robust test infrastructure for defense robotics, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless product advancement from prototype to production through comprehensive testi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $160K *

Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Transform aerospace material testing by leading complex qualification and certification projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of customer test plans while ma...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you lead the design and production of complex electromechanical systems, impacting healthcare automation and patient outcomes through precision engineering and scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead advanced combustion engineering efforts, driving combustor design, analysis, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engine performance and support innovative t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $143K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative product development and optimization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic R&D envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Innovate hydraulic systems by designing, testing, and optimizing components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentorin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Shape innovative mechanical and plumbing designs, ensuring compliance with military standards while leading projects across diverse regions and enhancing engineering excellence...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of the design and development of complex electromechanical systems, leading projects and teams to deliver innovative moving camera products while ensuring performance, reliability, and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced manufacturing processes, optimizing production workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qualit...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing advanced manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency in productio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing electrical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and project success. Mentor new engineers while directing project teams and collaborating on innovative des...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of embedded systems development. Lead firmware design, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and improving automated manufacturing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative mechanical solutions, ensuring reliability and efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Drive innovation in advanced heat exchanger systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate high-performance solutions for next-generation energy applications, ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $205K *

Shape the future of space technology by owning the mechanical design of high-performance space radios, leading the discipline, and mentoring engineers while ensuring reliability and quality through ev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets while providing technical guidance and support throughout th...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to develop innovative low-carbon solutions. Leverage your expertise in process engineering to support clients in their energy transition, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of low-carbon energy solutions by leveraging your expertise in process engineering to develop innovative strategies for hydrogen and LNG production, while collaborating with clients t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape innovative solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive low-carbon energy projects. Leverage your expertise in process modeling and design to support client...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on low-carbon solutions. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative processes for hydrogen and LNG, driving impactful projects in a fast-paced...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior R&D Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Senior R&D Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.