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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$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and optimization of advanced RF systems, ensuring reliability and performance in a range of applications, from communications to radar, while collaborating cross-functionally to meet...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Develop cutting-edge RF systems and components to enhance communication technologies. Collaborate with teams on design, testing, and optimization while ensuring compliance with industry standards and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $160K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes for space electronics, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality while p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Drive innovative structural design for high-voltage substations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Leverage your expertise to impact energy and utility pr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us to advance the development of innovative materials for Li-ion batteries. Collaborate across teams to analyze, test, and improve materials, ensuring high-quality production and performance in a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $108K *

Accelerate innovation by developing design solutions for new and existing products. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency througho...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by creating computer simulations that predict compound impact on insect behavior under real field conditions. Collaborate with scientists to enhance models and guide effective ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop complex software for aerospace navigation systems, integrating sensor data into comprehensive flight guidance solutions while driving innovative problem-solvi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of avionics by developing core flight management software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with certification standards while enhancing software quality a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $196K *

Join us in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions in a regulated medical-device environment. This hands-on role requires strong software development skills, cloud experience, and pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engineer impactful structural solutions while managing diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to assess, design, and deliver innovative consulting services, ensuring qu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize structural engineering projects by leading assessments, investigations, and design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver effective consulting services whi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of structural engineering projects, leading assessments, investigations, and design solutions. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical consulting servi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of advanced battery systems as a Systems Engineer, leading innovative designs and integrations. Drive the end-to-end engineering process, ensuring robust architectures and compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $168K *

Drive efficiency and safety in manufacturing by optimizing facility layouts and work-cell designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, from planning to star...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $168K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading projects that optimize facility designs and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in the startup of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $171K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading teams and managing complex projects in medical device development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $143K *

Optimize wafer fab processes by leading teams, maintaining recipes, and driving improvements in yield and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure through innovative geotechnical engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead projects, mentor talent, and drive business growth while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $114K *

Join us to drive quality excellence in a new membrane manufacturing operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust quality controls, ensuring a capable and customer-ready produ...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $114K *

Drive quality excellence in semiconductor manufacturing by enhancing process controls and quality systems. Collaborate across operations to ensure product integrity and compliance while leading invest...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $225K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team to drive product development, process improvements, and operational efficiency in a dynamic multi-site environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Inspire a high-performing engineering team to drive growth through innovative product development and process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple sites...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the integration and validation of advanced electronic test systems for semiconductor characterization, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to enhance product performance and ensure qual...

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  •   Less than 5 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.