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.
$165K - $200K *
Champion software design and vendor integrations in Trading & Order Management. Lead modernization projects, deepen business expertise, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust architecture and data...
5 days ago
Principal Electrical Engineer - 3
$98K - $147K *
Join a dynamic team to design and test cutting-edge electrical systems for launch vehicles. Engage in cradle-to-grave engineering, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission success while enha...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Optimize embedded hardware and firmware solutions for sensor-based data acquisition and control systems, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to design and prototype custom PCBs and motion con...
Reposted yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of water management by leading projects and driving growth in our water and wastewater practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure contracts, mentor staff, and ensure...
Yesterday
Principal, R&D Engineer, Maintenance Release Tech Lead
$102K - $194K *
Lead the charge in providing technical and project leadership for medical device software maintenance, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while managing cross-functional teams and strategic deci...
Reposted 1 week ago
$82K - $151K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative structural engineering solutions for electrical substations. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance while mentoring j...
1 week ago
$82K - $151K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering for electrical substations. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring safety and functionality while collaborati...
1 week ago
$82K - $151K *
Lead innovative structural engineering solutions for electrical substation projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful designs...
1 week ago
$113K - $120K *
Drive innovative middleware solutions to enhance bank-wide application integration, leveraging expertise in messaging technologies and BI platforms to optimize performance and scalability across diver...
1 week ago
$98K - $147K *
Shape the future of software quality assurance by developing and maintaining evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for software and f...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in managing engineering projects that enhance aerospace product quality and customer satisfaction, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet milestones and ensure compliance with tec...
1 week ago
Senior Staff R&D Technical Project Manager Design
$175K - $215K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure by managing R&D programs that evaluate and advance next-gen data center technologies, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering and e...
1 week ago
$76K - $100K *
Transform product development by leading innovative engineering projects, ensuring quality and alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to drive technical execution and deliver exceptio...
1 week ago
Prototype Software Test Engineer
$111K - $132K *
Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...
1 week ago
$110K - $135K *
Elevate PCB design excellence by leading DFM initiatives and developing high-density layouts. Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous improvement in processes and sta...
1 week ago
$82K - $135K *
Shape innovative mechanical solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, guiding clients through challenges, and developing advanced designs. Contribute to successful product launches while...
3 weeks ago
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$175K - $200K *
Pioneer innovative embedded software solutions, guiding technical strategy and leading projects that drive impactful results across hardware and software domains, enhancing product capabilities in 3D...
Reposted today
Project Engineer - Design and Development
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing project specifications, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across HVAC and building automati...
4 days ago
Project Engineer - Design and Development
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative HVAC solutions...
4 days ago
$100K - $160K *
Join a team that's leading engineering efforts for Foreign Military Sales programs, overseeing integration and installation work packages across multiple countries while ensuring technical excellence...
4 days ago
$100K - $160K *
Lead engineering efforts by overseeing integration and installation work packages for multiple customer countries, ensuring technical excellence and compliance in Foreign Military Sales programs...
4 days ago
Manager - Research & Development ( R&D )
$110K - $130K *
Lead a multidisciplinary team to innovate motor control products, guiding technical roadmaps and product development from concept to production while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met...
1 week ago
Embedded Systems Development Engineer
$115K - $185K *
Innovate within our embedded software team, designing and implementing real-time software for professional audio products. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product architecture and ensure hig...
Today
Senior / Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Engineer cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems, integrating robotics and software to create intelligent production environments. Drive innovation from concept to commissioning, enhancing effici...
2 weeks ago
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.