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Together AI

Research Engineer, Core ML

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$241K/yr

... inference engine, data pipeline, and user‑facing layers. • Run ablations and scale‑up ... engineers and researchers on full‑stack ML systems work and performance engineering.

Netic

Applied AI Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Netic is the AI revenue engine for essential services, supporting the backbone of the American economy. They are seeking an Applied AI Research Engineer to dive deep into cutting-edge research and ...

Together AI

Research Engineer, Core ML

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$241K/yr

Drive roadmap items that require real engine modification-changing kernels, memory layouts ... Mentor other engineers and researchers on full-stack ML systems work and performance engineering.

Harmonic

Research Engineer, Technical Lead

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Harmonic is a startup building the world's most advanced mathematical reasoning engine, recently ... They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Engineer, Technical Lead to lead ...

Sable AI, Inc

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Strengthen the improvement engine: study Aidan's interactions to determine where he took a ... Engineer with deep experience in at least one of: realtime systems (voice/streaming/media), LLM ...

Ambral

Founding Research Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$215K - $330K/yr

... context engineering, harness design, and agent engineering. The result is better, more cost ... What you'll do We're building a replayable environment engine over real enterprise history. The ...

Netic

Applied AI Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Netic is the AI revenue engine for essential services who are the backbone of the American economy ... As an Applied AI Research Engineer, you'll dive deep into cutting-edge research, understand the ...

Hebbia

Applied Research Engineer, Agents

New York, NY · On-site

The world's most powerful and scalable LLM inference engine - a distributed, asynchronous DAG ... The Role As an Applied Research Engineer, you will be the bridge between research, industry, and ...

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How much do engine research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for engine research engineer in the United States is $72,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engine research engineer?

An Engine Research Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving engine performance, efficiency, and emissions. They conduct experiments, use simulation tools, and develop new technologies to enhance engine reliability and sustainability. Their work often involves collaboration with automotive, aerospace, or energy industries to optimize fuel consumption and reduce environmental impact.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an engine research engineer?

Engine Research Engineers routinely design and conduct experiments to test new engine concepts, analyze engine performance data, and develop improvements for efficiency and emissions. They often use simulation software to model engine behavior and interpret results to guide design decisions. Collaboration with other engineers, technicians, and sometimes external partners is a key part of the role, requiring regular meetings and technical discussions. These responsibilities support the ongoing development of cutting-edge engine technologies and help ensure compliance with industry and environmental regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engine research engineer?

To thrive as an Engine Research Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, and combustion processes, typically with at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, engine testing equipment, and data analysis platforms is essential, along with certifications like Six Sigma being a plus. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for innovating and optimizing engine designs that meet performance, efficiency, and emissions standards within collaborative R&D environments.

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Infographic showing various Engine Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,500 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

R&D Engineer II (SRM Ballistician) (Remote Option Available)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

New Market, AL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.
If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Ballistician to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating rocket motor concepts from high level thrust/burn time requirements, and refining into detailed grain and nozzle designs. The job requires collaboration to define propellant grain geometries and optimize burn rates, thrust curves, and pressure profiles. The candidate will work with design engineers to communicate operating pressures, analysts to communicate temperature and load profiles, chemists to communicate ballistic requirements, and manufacturing engineers to ensure grain geometry can be produced.
* This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule. This position can be remote or at our Huntsville, AL or Hampton, AR facility.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
  • Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
  • Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
  • Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
  • Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions
  • Conducts research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services.
  • Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
  • Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities.
  • Conducts market research, tracks projects, builds spreadsheets evaluating trade space, designs presentation slides, and executes business-oriented tasks.
  • Summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies.
  • Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget.
  • Develops technical documentation for all projects.
  • Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
      • Additional Responsibilities
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      Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
      • Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

      Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Product innovation. Product intelligence. Product research. Project scoping. Quantitative research. Research and development. Research documentation. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.

      Additional Responsibilities:
      Develop: Create rocket motor concepts to meet customer requirements.
      Design and Analysis: Refine grain geometries and optimize burn rates, thrust and pressure curves in collaboration with other stakeholders
      Testing & Qualification: Lead static fire test campaigns and ground-based prototyping. Analyze test data to validate performance and investigate any anomalies.
      Data Reduction: Reduce strand burner, subscale and fullscale motor data to determine burn rate properties of propellants
      Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee propellant casting, curing cycles, and review of tool designs.
      Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

      Travel Requirements
      Up to 25% travel likely.
      Pay Range (USD)
      $82,400-$111,500
      Pay Transparency Statement
      The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.
      Additional Compensation
      Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.
      Benefits
      Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
      Paid Time Off
      Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
      The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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