Research Development Engineer Jobs in Round Rock, TX

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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System Firmware Test Development Engineer at Austin, Texas

  • Infobahn Softworld Inc.
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 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. PLM System Dev Engineer, Tech Enab & Sol (7001)

  • Amazon
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 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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Firmware Development Engineer

  • Cynet Systems
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for Firmware Development Engineer for our client in Austin, TX. Job Title: Firmware Development Engineer Job Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Contract Job Overview: This position is...

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Sales Development Engineer

  • Emerson Electric Co.
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 4 days ago

National Instruments (NI) is now the new Test & Measurement (T&M) business unit in Emerson's portfolio. The Sales Development Engineer (SDE) role is designed for engineers who want to develop...

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Firmware Test Development Engineer

  • VIVA
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 5 days ago

THE ROLE: We are seeking a collaborative, motivated System Firmware Test Development Engineer to join our Firmware QA team. In this role, you will work closely with firmware architects and domain...

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Wireless Network Development Engineer, OTIE Wireless Engineering

  • Amazon
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 5 days ago

OpsTech IT Wireless and Access Engineering owns delivering software-defined, automated, and incrementally scalable Wireless/Access network infrastructure products that improve the reliability of...

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Research Engineer, Level II - IV

  • Texas A&M International University
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Job Title Research Engineer, Level II - IV Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Bush Combat Development Complex Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, Texas Job...

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Sr. FPGA Modem and Physical Layer Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

  • Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Create high-performance FPGA solutions to support next-generation modem systems from LEO satellites. This is a unique opportunity to define and implement a state-of-the-art wireless communication...

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Senior Computer Vision Research Engineer

  • SkyFi
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 19 days ago

You'll design clean experiments with proper baselines and ablations, while also proposing unconventional approaches when the problem calls for it....

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Information Development Engineer

  • Cirrus Logic
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 22 days ago

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions...

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Research Engineer III

  • Texas A&M International University
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 24 days ago

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Physics Background in optics, gas dynamics, nonlinear optics, high-rate materials science or solid mechanics...

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Security Research Engineer

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 25 days ago

The application window is expected to close on: 06/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a fully...

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TTTM Innovation Engineer

  • Samsung
  • Taylor, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Taylor, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At SAS, we are...

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Network Dev Engineer II - AMZ9629308

  • Amazon
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Offered Position: Network Dev Engineer II Job Location: Austin, Texas Job Number: AMZ9629308 Position Responsibilities: Design,...

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Senior Principal Network Development Engineer (IC5) - Backend NIC Qualification & NPI (OCI AI2 - Performance & NIC Engineering)

  • Oracle
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Senior Principal Network Development Engineer (IC5) to lead backend NIC qualification and New Product Introduction (NPI) for next-generation networking platforms supporting GPU-...

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Research Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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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 in Round Rock, TX

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Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers in Round Rock, TX 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 in Round Rock, TX
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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