Research Development Engineer Jobs

A Research Development Engineer in the engineering industry primarily focuses on designing, implementing, and improving various technologies, products, or processes. They are responsible for conducting rigorous research and development (R&D) experiments, drafting detailed reports on the findings, and developing prototypes for new product versions. Utilizing their deep understanding of engineering principles, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and enhance existing systems, ensuring they adhere to the industry's quality and safety standards.

Essential skills for a Research Development Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and technical skills. Proficiency in specialized software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks is often required. Having a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to interpret technical diagrams is also crucial. Engineers should have a bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline, with Professional Engineer (PE) certification being a significant advantage. Prior to becoming a Research Development Engineer, one may hold roles such as Junior Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Principal Development Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure

  • Johnson Controls
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 28 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 28 days ago

What you will do Under general direction, participates as a leader of the Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on large projects. Leads engineering, process, or financial...

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Test Development Engineer

  • ZOLL
  • Deerfield, WI
  • moments ago
  • Deerfield, WI
  • moments ago

design....

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Machine Learning Research Engineer Co-op

  • Red Hat
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

At Red Hat we believe the future of AI is open and we are on a mission to bring the power of open-source LLMs and distributed LLM inference to every enterprise. We are seeking a highly motivated...

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Senior Microgrid Development Engineer-Commercial and Industrial Energy Services

  • Honeywell
  • Atlanta, GA
  • moments ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • moments ago

Lead and coordinate the engineering design process across all project phases, from feasibility and conceptual design through permitting and construction documentation, including due diligence, design...

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Research Engineer I,II,III, or Senior

  • Mississippi State University
  • Starkville, MS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 1 hour ago

Department Profile: The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) at Mississippi State University is an interdisciplinary center comprised of research, engineering design & development, and technology...

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System Firmware Test Development Engineer at Austin, Texas

  • Infobahn Softworld Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with firmware architects and validation teams to define platform level test strategies and coverage goals. Define and implement platform-level, end-to-end test flows...

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Sr. Systems Dev Engineer, AI & Strategic Partner Engineering

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

This position is part of the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and...

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Sr. PLM System Dev Engineer, Tech Enab & Sol (7001)

  • Amazon
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand...

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Senior Advanced Innovation Engineer

  • Honeywell
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Honeywell UOP is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for...

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Senior Research Engineer/Advanced Engineering

  • Magna International Inc.
  • Troy, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering ; Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred....

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Interdisciplinary Engineer (Fire Research Engineer)

  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
  • Beltsville, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Beltsville, MD
  • 16 hours ago

This position is located in the Fire Research Laboratory within Laboratory Services, Office of Science and Technology. The incumbent serves as the Bureau's expert technical authority in fire...

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Lead Engineer Development

  • Ulteig
  • 22 hours ago
  • 22 hours ago

The ideal candidate will be able to provide sound engineering design for projects with rapid and evolving requirements while delegating to other engineering support staff as needed....

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BIOS/Firmware Development Engineer Memory Subsystems (DDR/LPDDR)

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded...

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Senior Development Engineer Drivetrain Controls

  • Caterpillar
  • Mossville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mossville, IL
  • 1 day ago

Degree Requirement Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably: Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering...

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Senior Firmware Development Engineer

  • Legrand
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals (power, signal integrity, interfaces, sensors/actuators)....

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Research Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Safeguarding in Collaborative Research and International Development: Contexts, Challenges, and Opportunities
Safeguarding training must be very context-specific in order to be effective, and this remains a major challenge in international development and research. On this three-week course from the...
Education Research That Matters: Ways of Researching
Connecting insights from existing research to practice and building on this to design realistic and high-quality research projects can be challenging. Understanding research methods is crucial to...
Deconstructing Research Articles: How to Read and Write a Research Paper
Rigorous research is useless unless it can be clearly communicated and successfully interpreted. That makes academic literacy a vital skill for researchers working in any discipline. On this...

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Salary for Research Development Engineer Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
33.4%
Doctorate Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Development Engineers
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%



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