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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$88K - $105K *

Transform submarine production by optimizing facilities and layouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and readiness, ensuring that construction meets evolving program dema...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful execution of Flight Controls programs, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers while leading complex proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Oversee medium complexity projects, leveraging technical expertise and leadership skills to drive successful program milestones and continuous improvement while managing risks and collaborating with c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform structural designs for varied projects, ensuring innovative solutions and excellence from concept to construction in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $179K *

Empower innovative PCB designs by developing technical documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and serviceability through comprehensi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing embedded software for safety-critical systems. Lead technical efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to create reliable applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the development of safety-critical embedded software while leading teams, designing systems, and enhancing applications for heavy equipment and driver-assistance technologies. Drive innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $235K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge embedded systems for national security. Collaborate with experts to design, integrate, and test innovative software and ha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new electro-mechanical products to market while resolving prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $165K *

Optimize your engineering skills to design and test advanced power and analog systems. Lead teams in developing innovative solutions from concept to integration, ensuring robust performance in critica...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $141K *

Transform industrial automation by leveraging your expertise in controls engineering. Collaborate with clients and teams to design innovative electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring complianc...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of industrial automation by designing innovative hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge products, ensuring compliance and optimizing d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $140K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and improving energetics processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$210K - $325K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership in designing high-integrity electronic control systems. Collaborate across teams to develop architectures and ensure reliability from concept to p...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative simulation environments for robotics, enhancing AI training and evaluation. Collaborate with cutting-edge tools to create scalable solutions that bridge the gap between virtual and re...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative embedded software solutions for space exploration, driving design and development of critical systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team, tackling complex engineering challenges to enh...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $200K *

Innovate high-speed connector systems by leading signal integrity efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product excellence from design to production. Drive advanced solution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of innovative mechanical designs, ensuring alignment with product goals. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions that meet technical and regulatory requirements while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing national security through innovative radar systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts to develop and enhance software for cutting-edge digital signa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Lead the charge in geotechnical project management, overseeing site investigations, evaluations, and design solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards a...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative geotechnical solutions in challenging permafrost environments. Lead project management, mentor junior staff, and ensure technical excellence in foundation design and site evaluations...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Design and develop advanced custom test equipment for the electronics sector, driving projects from initial concept through testing. Collaborate with global clients to deliver high-performance enginee...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize the design and integration of electrical systems for vehicles, ensuring robust documentation and support for prototype builds. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and advance innovations...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical design for diverse projects, ensuring safe and compliant building systems that enhance community living and working environments through collaboration and inn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Help us drive project success by overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance in complex, hig...

1 week ago

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

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.