R D Engineering Jobs

R D Engineering jobs are open across aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics, from junior engineer to principal and director, with specializations in product development, process engineering, and systems integration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles414+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBroadcom
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type89% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Keysight Technologies
R&D Engineering Support
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Keysight Technologies
Added 4d ago
R&D Engineering Support
Keysight Technologies
Santa Rosa, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$84k - $141k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Synopsys
Executive Director of R&D Engineering
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Added 1w ago
Executive Director of R&D Engineering
Synopsys
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$268k - $402k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Synopsys
R&D Engineering, Architect
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R&D Engineering, Architect
Synopsys
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$208k - $312k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Boston Scientific
Associate Director - R&D Engineering
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Boston Scientific
Added 2w ago
Associate Director - R&D Engineering
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$138k - $262k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nokia
AI R&D Engineering Co-op
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Nokia
Added 2w ago
AI R&D Engineering Co-op
Nokia
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
Hybrid
Master's

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R D Engineering Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Broadcom
    Broadcom37
  • Synopsys
    Synopsys29
  • TE Connectivity
    TE Connectivity29
  • Riot Games
    Riot Games12
  • Keysight Technologies
    Keysight Technologies10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software106
  • Electronics & Hardware105
  • Manufacturing62
  • Medical Devices40
  • Consulting & Professional Services31

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in R D engineering jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, applied science, or a related technical field
  • Experience with CAD, simulation, or lab instrumentation tools relevant to the industry
  • Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, and iterate on prototypes
  • Familiarity with design control processes, stage-gate reviews, or agile development frameworks
  • Strong technical writing skills for reports, test protocols, and internal documentation
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, or regulatory teams

Tips for Your R D Engineering Job Search

Quantify your prototype-to-production outcomes

R&D hiring managers want to see results, not just responsibilities. List the number of design iterations you led, the reduction in development cycle time you achieved, or the cost savings your process improvements delivered. Concrete outcomes separate your resume from generic engineering applications.

Highlight IP contributions and publications

Patents filed, patents granted, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations carry real weight in r d engineering roles. List each one with co-authors, year, and the technology it covers. Many applicants overlook this section entirely, which makes yours stand out immediately.

Target openings by development stage not just title

A role at TRL 1-3 demands different skills than one at TRL 6-9. Filter openings by whether the work is exploratory research, proof-of-concept, or productization. Applying to roles that match your actual stage experience dramatically improves your callback rate.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists r d engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Checking regularly keeps you ahead of roles that fill quickly after posting.

Prepare for a technical presentation round

Many r d engineering interviews include a design review or research presentation to a panel of engineers and managers. Prepare a 15-minute walk-through of a past project covering your methodology, failure modes you encountered, and how you iterated. Anticipate questions on trade-off decisions, not just outcomes.

Negotiate around IP assignment and publication rights

R&D offers often include broad IP assignment clauses that cover inventions made on your own time. Before signing, confirm whether the agreement carves out prior inventions, side projects, or open-source contributions. Raise this during the offer stage, not after you start.

R D Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most r d engineerings?

The companies hiring the most r d engineerings right now include Broadcom, Synopsys, and TE Connectivity, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Industries driving the most demand include aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductor manufacturing.

How many r d engineering jobs are remote?

About 11% of r d engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though lab-dependent and hardware-focused roles are far less likely to be remote than software-defined R&D, computational modeling, or simulation-heavy positions, which are the sub-areas most compatible with distributed work arrangements.

How do you become a r d engineering?

Start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline relevant to your target industry, such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or biomedical engineering. Gain hands-on lab or prototyping experience through internships, co-ops, or university research projects. Build a portfolio that shows design-test-iterate cycles. For senior or specialized roles, a master's degree or a record of published technical work strengthens your candidacy significantly.

How do you get hired as a r d engineering with little experience?

Focus on roles explicitly labeled junior, associate, or entry-level R&D, which are designed for candidates without industry tenure. Emphasize academic lab projects, senior capstone designs, or independent prototyping work that demonstrates experimental thinking. Contributing to open-source hardware projects or publishing lab results from coursework gives hiring teams concrete evidence of your technical approach before you have professional experience to cite.

What does the r d engineering interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen covering your background and role fit, followed by a technical phone interview with an engineering manager focused on your methodology and domain knowledge. A take-home design challenge or case study is common in the next stage. Final rounds usually involve an on-site or virtual panel where you present past project work and field questions from engineers, scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Where can I find and apply to r d engineering jobs?

You can find and apply to r d engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry, and technical focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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