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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$87K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative microgrid projects globally. Utilize your expertise in power systems and software development to drive design, analysis, and field commissioning, while collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $210K *

Lead the integration and development of advanced avionics systems, collaborating across disciplines to ensure seamless functionality and performance in unmanned aerial vehicles. Drive innovation while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead critical machining operations for major aerospace programs, ensuring product integrity through innovative materials and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $128K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement industrial electrical systems, focusing on control panels and motor control centers. Collaborate with clients and engineers to deliver high-quality solution...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive mechanical design excellence for mission-critical facilities, overseeing project execution and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure accurate construction document...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing products throughout their lifecycle, integrating customer needs and engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automotive lighting through hands-on mechanical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality product development and manufacturin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in machine design by developing concepts, performing analyses, and guiding projects from inception to installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturable, r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Analyze and prepare precise cost estimates and quotations for manufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure profitability and accuracy in quoting processes while leveraging...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Transform our quoting process by leveraging your expertise in manufacturing to deliver precise cost estimates and quotations. Collaborate across teams to ensure profitability and efficiency while supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $210K *

Make your mark at the forefront of rocket engine innovation. Drive the design and development of mechanical systems for hypergolic propulsion while mentoring teams and executing complex engineering so...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative firmware solutions for DC power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $119K *

Advance your career by leading innovative process development in advanced packaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, drive yield improvements, and optimize...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $177K *

Lead fire protection engineering services across various sectors, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical guidance, and adherence to codes and standards. Elevate design quality while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $177K *

Manage fire protection engineering services across diverse sectors. Lead project design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and performance through innovative solutions, ens...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in CAD design and documentation. Lead a group of CAD Designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing complex projects and driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead CAD design efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in mechanical drawings. Oversee a group of designers, manage documentation, and collaborate on technical improvements to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to support complex mechanical system designs, ensuring adherence to quality standards and codes. Collaborate with designers, conduct technical reviews, and foster a pos...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $148K *

Drive the development of automated test solutions for complex integrated circuits, contributing throughout the product lifecycle from pre-silicon strategy to manufacturing release, while collaborating...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $215K *

Empower your career by leading a diverse team in advancing trapped-ion quantum computing. Drive system design, mentor talent, and enhance development processes while collaborating with technical and p...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead complex control systems projects in energy sectors, providing technical expertise and project oversight. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, mentor engineers, and drive innovation w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead complex control system projects in energy sectors, providing technical expertise and project oversight. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery and mentor junior engineers while driving...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead innovative control system projects in energy sectors, driving technical excellence and collaboration. Mentor teams, engage with clients, and ensure project success through strategic oversight and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing process innovation, driving global technology development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple sites...

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  •   11 - 15 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.