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.
$95K - $115K *
Lead and design innovative HVAC systems for diverse building projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering...
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Engineer II, Product Development
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of medical device development by executing product design and validation activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with regulatory standards...
2 weeks ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Join us to enhance supplier quality strategies while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. You'll lead on-site audits and collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and elevate supplie...
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$101K - $144K *
Drive supplier quality management initiatives to enhance performance, conduct thorough audits, and lead root cause analyses. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with standards and create eff...
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Engineer quality assurance processes in supplier management, driving defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives across purchased goods and product development. Collaborate with cross-fu...
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Senior Product Development Engineer - Liquid Cooling
$85K - $140K *
Drive the design and development of innovative liquid cooling solutions for high-density I/O connectors, enhancing thermal management in AI and ML platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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$110K - $130K *
Engage in transforming cutting-edge AI research into reliable, high-performance products by optimizing and deploying models in real-time environments. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enh...
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$120K - $145K *
Optimize electronic systems by designing and integrating PCBs for advanced loitering munitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware performance and troubleshoot complex...
Today
$114K - $203K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in PowerPoint by designing and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable features that enhance user collaboration and creativity on a global scale...
Today
Principal Engineer – Industrial
$209K - $270K *
Elevate innovation by leading strategic initiatives that unify customer insights, market trends, and cutting-edge technology to drive sustainable growth and enhance value across the industrial sector...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer – Industrial
$209K - $270K *
Champion innovative solutions by aligning customer needs and market trends. Drive product development through collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging technology insights to foster sustai...
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$125K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and compliance for cutting-edge DNA sequencing products. Contribute to testing embedded software and web applications, driving system-level in...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and development of mechanical assemblies for electrical equipment. Collaborate with engineering teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring designs meet safety standards and are cos...
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$79K - $114K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative mechanical solutions, tackling complex design, analysis, and validation challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to deliver high-quality, effic...
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Principal Engineer Manufacturing
$103K - $155K *
Champion manufacturing excellence by optimizing welding and fabrication processes for marine propulsion systems, collaborating with engineers to enhance production efficiency and sustainability while...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer Manufacturing
$89K - $134K *
Transform manufacturing processes by designing and documenting procedures, enhancing productivity, and ensuring quality for a critical national security program. Collaborate with engineering teams to...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer II, System Architect (Pre-sales)
$117K - $176K *
Join us to develop innovative IoT solutions that address diverse customer challenges across various sectors. Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to create impactful, sustainable elec...
5 days ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$158K - $210K *
Explore advanced embedded software solutions in aerospace. Develop reliable systems for satellite avionics and payload processing, mentor engineers, and tackle complex challenges in a collaborative en...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Thermal Engineer - TeraWave
$156K - $219K *
Help us drive innovation in thermal design for satellite phased array antennas, ensuring optimal performance under extreme conditions. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle complex thermal challeng...
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Senior Thermal Engineer - TeraWave
$156K - $219K *
Elevate satellite communications by owning thermal design for phased array antennas. Lead transient thermal modeling, interface design, and operational limits while mentoring engineers in a fast-paced...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the electrical engineering design for industrial projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to tackle complex challenges and optimize project outcomes...
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$100K - $125K *
Drive innovative structural solutions by managing diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate globally with engineers and BIM modelers to deliver high-quality designs f...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead ESD architecture development for advanced semiconductor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design custom ESD solutions and drive verification methodologies, ensuring robust perf...
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$108K - $130K *
Optimize enterprise automation and testing processes by leveraging software engineering and database expertise to enhance military personnel systems and ensure quality verification across legacy appli...
5 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of military personnel systems through innovative software engineering and automation. Leverage your expertise in Oracle EBS and SQL to enhance testing and integra...
5 days 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.