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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$106K - $177K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex engineering solutions to enhance product performance and meet customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical device performance and compliance. Lead design verification projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure product reliability and regu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Explore a dynamic role in electrical engineering, focusing on innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate electrical components that enhance pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$131K - $140K *

Shape the future of clinical genomics by developing automated workflows for NGS assays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative chemistry into robust, scalable processes ready...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $153K *

Transform the way we build cloud-based services by developing scalable, high-performing solutions while embracing innovative technologies and collaborating seamlessly within an agile team to deliver e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $235K *

Unlock potential by optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment for advanced robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative software solutions for semiconductor test platforms, integrating design and coding with hands-on technical leadership while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing control systems for industrial cooling applications, ensuring efficient operations through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional tea...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of the complete design lifecycle for complex electrical subsystems in an innovative autonomous robotic pharmacy system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us design innovative electrical subsystems for a groundbreaking autonomous pharmacy dispensing system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while leading the full lifecycle from con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $252K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you develop cutting-edge software technologies, collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences and drive advancements in AI and XR. Your expertise will shape the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering high-speed photonic components for advanced optical communications. Leverage your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize cutting-edge techno...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $163K *

Transform your career by leveraging your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize high-speed optoelectronic components within a dynamic R&D team focused on advanced optical...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$146K - $194K *

Join a team that's driving supplier industrialization, transitioning mechanical parts from prototype to production while qualifying suppliers and optimizing processes for efficiency and quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative test solutions for complex RF electronic systems, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for aerospace safety by leading the development of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design decisions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading mechanical design for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through innovative solutions and precise e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining maritime technology by designing innovative power systems for autonomous platforms, ensuring performance and reliability in extreme conditions while driving system integr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative mechanical design for diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance. Elevate your career while contributing to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead mechanical and plumbing system design for complex projects, mentoring teams and managing budgets. Drive technical excellence from concept to construction while ensuring compliance with industry s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join our innovative team to design and develop cutting-edge low and medium voltage power systems. Drive research and testing efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating wi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $190K *

Create innovative mechanical designs for custom robotics configurations, collaborating with engineers to iterate and validate designs through simulation and physical testing, ensuring optimal performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that drives cutting-edge semiconductor development, executing experimental designs for novel fabrication methods in a dynamic environment. Enjoy autonomy and contribute to R&D processes im...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.