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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$83K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and innovate solutions for building systems, including EV charging infrastructure. Collaborate across dis...

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1 week ago

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

$171K - $256K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of IC Designers in developing innovative cardiac devices. Drive technical excellence and strategic planning while ensuring project success through collaboration a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic engineering role focused on innovative design, project management, and technical problem-solving. Collaborate with teams to develop advanced systems and prototypes whil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovative building designs by leading mechanical engineering teams. Drive the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems across diverse sectors, ensuring high-quality deliverables...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex manufacturing engineering projects, applying advanced principles to enhance processes, and providing technical guidance to teams. Drive continuous improvement an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $276K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. Drive project execution from design to certification, ensuring alignment with technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Champion the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, develop strategies, and ensure technical solutions meet customer and qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $151K *

Lead the charge in structural, thermal, and fluid simulations for industrial machinery. Utilize FEA and CFD expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, mentor teams, and enhance design performa...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $110K *

Champion advanced manufacturing practices by leading process improvements, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure robust prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring robust, manufacturab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $148K *

Lead the design and development of innovative medical device electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and architect next-gen hardware, ensuring high-quality pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Empower product engineering excellence as a Senior Product Engineer focused on NPI of RF components. Lead a dedicated team to enhance manufacturability, yield, and reliability for advanced technologie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform product development through innovative mechanical designs, guiding validation and testing while collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability. Drive continuous improvement...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering projects for innovative fastening solutions, driving design excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product portfolio and accelerate growth in electrical fastening te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring quality excellence in high-voltage product innovations. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to support NPI projects, driving compliance and proact...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating electrical engineering solutions. You'll research, design, and develop complex machinery while mentoring junior engineers to optimize equipment utilization a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Advance the design and execution of electrical systems for high-tech facilities, ensuring compliance and innovation. Lead projects that integrate cutting-edge technology while mentoring junior staff a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical engineering in high-tech industries. Lead design efforts for advanced facilities, ensuring compliance and innovation while mentoring junior staff and collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Champion the transition from R&D to manufacturing by ensuring product readiness, mitigating risks, and delivering high-quality outcomes through effective project management and cross-functional collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative mechanical design projects for power converters while guiding teams through rigorous development processes. Collaborate across functions to ensure exceptional performance and reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive process improvements and technical excellence in ceramic manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, mentor junior engineers, and ensure sustained gains in...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Design and optimize retail display solutions, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Lead engineering efforts from concept to production across diverse retail sectors, driv...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge clinical AI systems. Blend research and engineering to enhance reasoning, evaluation, and data pipelines, driving improvements in healthcare AI per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C/C++ and real-time systems. Collaborate across teams while managing projects independently, contrib...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading equipment engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.