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 - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing innovative aerospace systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation technology. Your expertise will shape the...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge software for simulator systems, focusing on real-time simulation and system design. Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high stan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Champion the development and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transitions from lab research to full-scale production while collaborating across teams to achieve commer...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of RF engineering, designing advanced transmission systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $156K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by leading prototype assembly, enhancing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production standards and efficient build pract...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $180K *

Champion innovative structural solutions while leading diverse teams in the power sector. Leverage your expertise in heavy industrial design and project management to drive successful outcomes and enh...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining process engineering by delivering detailed designs and technical content for industrial facilities. Own the design basis, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and support procurement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing by developing and automating scalable processes for complex hardware. Lead innovations in production systems, ensuring quality and effic...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative aerospace and defense technologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with customer expectati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Drive quality excellence in new product introductions, ensuring compliance and efficiency through risk management, validation, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $170K *

Join us to develop innovative software solutions for system control and monitoring of advanced products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure operational feasi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electronic hardware for fire alarm products, collaborating across teams to develop and enhance systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cer...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $126K *

Advance product reliability and quality by leading engineering initiatives, troubleshooting electronic hardware, and supporting operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product p...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Transform transit infrastructure by delivering innovative structural designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while leading complex projects for major clients in t...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your engineering career by owning fluid systems from design to production. Drive innovation in thermal analysis, component selection, and testing for cutting-edge reactor technology, making a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $130K *

Drive innovation by analyzing mechanical systems for WMD/HDBT programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate technologies and develop solutions that enhance national security efforts...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of next-gen radar systems, collaborating globally to innovate and validate cutting-edge automotive technology. Lead algorithm design and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $282K *

Pioneer innovative R&D strategies in Orthopaedics, driving operational excellence and project execution for Hip and Knee portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product developm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the charge in driving R&D excellence for Hip and Knee initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance innovation and de...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $245K *

Drive innovation in power distribution systems, leading product development from concept to production. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies and ensure safety stan...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $151K *

Support the development of innovative electromechanical systems by leading design efforts for circuits, power electronics, and embedded integration, while collaborating across teams to deliver high-qu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded systems by designing and developing high-performance software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with advanced hardware, ensuring reliability a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop high-performance embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and integrate software with advanced hardware systems...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mechanical design and engineering. Leverage your expertise to transition complex electromechanical products from concept to production while collaborating in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.