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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$130K - $250K *

Engage with our Reliability Engineering Team to ensure product robustness through innovative testing strategies and data analysis, enhancing customer satisfaction by minimizing troubleshooting and max...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $187K *

Innovate cutting-edge embedded systems by leading design, development, and optimization efforts. Collaborate on sensor calibration, GUI development, and system testing to advance next-gen imaging tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of automation by leading complex electrical design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in industrial automation, ensuring high perfor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $168K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on NPI electrical engineering, driving the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge DNA sequencing instruments through collaboration and hands-on expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $225K *

Innovate in RF engineering by designing subsystems for threat simulators, supporting verification efforts, and analyzing emerging RF seeker threats to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for the w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical systems for water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance municipal infrastructure through advanced automation and c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Innovate cutting-edge mechanical systems by designing, prototyping, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions that align with customer needs and drive new product...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Advance engineering excellence by developing and executing FEA models for robotic medical devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through innovative design and collaboration across multi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical engineering projects, conducting system studies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $176K *

Lead the charge in transforming aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. Drive equipment reliability and optimize production processes while mentoring teams and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Explore your potential as you drive the transition of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment into high-volume production. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, troubleshoot issues, and est...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

Drive innovative electrical designs and systems development, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $95K *

Shape the future of innovative product development by leveraging engineering expertise and creative problem-solving. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance concepts from ideation to launch, ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Innovate and drive product development as an R&D Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally to design, prototype, and launch cutting-edge technologies that align with strategic goals, while advancing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Elevate network engineering capabilities by providing comprehensive support across the lifecycle of tactical network systems, ensuring secure information exchange and compliance within multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $129K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical technology by designing innovative electrical systems for neurosurgical devices. Leverage your expertise in a collaborative R&D environment to drive im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by developing and integrating RF systems for advanced defense technology projects, ensuring flawless functionality from prototype to testing while collaborating across multidisciplina...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mechanical systems for precision sensors in HVAC and environmental monitoring, ensuring reliability and performance in critical applications...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Optimize high-performance compute environments for engineering teams, ensuring uptime and performance across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requireme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $131K *

Unlock potential by driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration. This role enhances production efficiency and quality for advanced...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry by providing technical leadership in electrical and controls systems, ensuring compliance and innovation across multiple sites while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $196K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and execute software verification procedures, collaborating with design teams to enhance embedded medical devices and drive continuous improvement in our software...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $119K *

Join our team as a Senior Engineer to design and optimize gas purification systems. Collaborate across functions, conduct rigorous testing, and drive innovation in mechanical engineering to enhance sy...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Advance your career by designing cutting-edge RF subsystems for innovative products. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance performance and ensure compliance, while tackling complex engineering c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.