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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate systems engineering practices by leading a multidisciplinary team to drive new product development and modernization initiatives, ensuring technical excellence and cross-functional collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation by leading a multidisciplinary team in systems engineering, driving product development and integration while enhancing engineering practices across complex instrumentation project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product development by leading engineering activities, managing small-scale projects, and driving efficiency through innovative design solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex utility-scale power generation projects, serving as a key technical interface across disciplines and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of medical devices by leading a dynamic mechanical engineering team. Drive innovative solutions, ensure project success, and enhance user experiences while collaborating with stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $99K *

Contribute to innovative product development by building and troubleshooting prototypes, supporting engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency in R&D ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Deliver instrumentation and controls engineering services, ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and timelines. Guide projects, support teams, and drive technical excellence to meet client...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Execute quality engineering excellence by driving data-driven improvements across the product lifecycle. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement standardization, enhancing manufact...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $253K *

Unlock innovative electronics solutions by leading complex hardware strategies, guiding architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers to drive efficiency and reliability in power-conversion technolo...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that designs and builds cutting-edge software for fusion power systems, ensuring seamless integration of control, diagnostics, and automation components while collaborating with multi-disc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$163K - $236K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You'll drive innovative TPU technology, leading projects from concept to execution while collaborating with engineers to enhance c...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving mechanical design through advanced simulation and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate hardware solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency from...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced RF systems integration and testing. Collaborate with experts to ensure seamless hardware and software functionality, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies in a d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating advanced mechanical systems, ensuring performance and manufacturability while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to drive innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as the principal technical liaison, driving customer relationships and engineering milestones while ensuring product development meets quality, cost, and delivery targets throughou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading embedded systems design and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and mentor others while ensuring project success and addressing e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $123K *

Manage validation test plans for electromechanical systems, ensuring product reliability. Collaborate with design teams to analyze failure data, implement testing equipment, and drive actionable insig...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $123K *

Grow as a key member of our Reliability Engineering Team, ensuring hardware robustness by architecting testing strategies, analyzing data, and driving product reliability improvements throughout the d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $123K *

Unlock reliability in 3D printing! Join our agile R&D team to enhance product robustness through innovative testing methodologies and data analysis, ensuring customer satisfaction by minimizing troubl...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in etch processes for RF GaAs-based circuits. You'll own process modules, enhance performance, and collaborate across functions to ensure quality and reliability...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming innovative designs into scalable production. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll develop processes, resolve build issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Lead the design and integration of mechanical structures for advanced satellite systems, ensuring reliability and performance through cross-functional collaboration and rigorous testing protocols...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $226K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of electronics quality, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and leading investigations to uphold standards. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing eye health by leading the development of innovative inspection systems for automated medical-device manufacturing, ensuring quality and reliability in product...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in hardware design as a senior technical leader, influencing architecture decisions and driving design excellence across multiple product lines in a regulated environment. Collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.