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.
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, oversee production teams, and ensure quality documentation while collaborating...
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Empower your career by leading the design and production of critical electrical projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets while driving innovation...
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Empower innovation by leading the production of construction documents and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules...
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Join a dynamic team to lead electrical design projects, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines while managing budgets and schedules. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions in mis...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...
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Join us to lead the production of construction documents and oversee multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering coll...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Process Systems
$119K - $185K *
Join our team to execute innovative Process Systems designs, leading complex projects and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering soluti...
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Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Electronics Supplier Development
$145K - $182K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance supplier performance and quality in electronics. Leverage your expertise in supplier development and engineering to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure c...
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Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Electronics Supplier Development
$135K - $182K *
Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...
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$120K - $155K *
Elevate your career by leading complex mechanical systems projects across diverse sectors. Oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions while collaborating with multidis...
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Innovate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge analog and digital circuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and reliability while supporting production...
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Senior Engineer, Product Improvement Engineering
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving product excellence through technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer quality issues and enhance pr...
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$90K - $140K *
Innovate and manage electrical engineering for a major hydroelectric safety upgrade, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance, and leading project execution across multiple facilities for optima...
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Senior Product Design Engineer
$172K - $203K *
Shape the future of wearables by leading innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and refine consumer devices with precision and passion in a dynamic, fa...
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$160K - $210K *
Drive innovation in military technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions that meet stringent ind...
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$110K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative solutions in embedded systems, driving end-to-end development of prototype hardware. Collaborate in a dynamic team to define architectures, design systems, and enhance technologies...
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Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electrical systems for industrial applications. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with ind...
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Mechanical Engineer - Thermal R&D
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of thermal engineering for advanced military and commercial applications. Drive innovative solutions from concept to production, utilizing cutting-edge technologi...
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Senior Engineer - Process Research & Development
$135K - $182K *
Drive Process Technology development within Health & Pharma by leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and foster leadership...
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Senior Product Development Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovation in optical interconnect technologies, leading the design and development of advanced solutions for high-performance computing and networking applications, while collaborating with...
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Lead Engineer - Research and Development
$92K - $138K *
Shape innovative products and technologies by leading R&D efforts from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful integration and development, while advancing your engineer...
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Lead Engineer - Research and Development
$92K - $138K *
Lead innovative product development as a proactive R&D Engineer, driving concepts from ideation to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful integration of technologies while advanci...
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Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D
$107K - $178K *
Engage in innovative medical device development by researching, designing, and prototyping solutions. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and ensure compliance with indus...
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Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices
$110K - $130K *
Innovate in medical device development by leading complex projects from concept to manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes while mentoring junior enginee...
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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.