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Leidos

Senior Research Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Leidos is seeking an exceptional and motivated Senior Research Engineer interested in pursuing ... Experience interpreting XRD, CT and SEM for mineral analysis. * Experience with interfacial science ...

Leidos

Senior Research Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Description Leidos is seeking an exceptional and motivated Senior Research Engineer interested in ... Experience interpreting XRD, CT and SEM for mineral analysis. * Experience with interfacial science ...

Leidos

Senior Research Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

$120K - $130K/yr

Leidos is seeking an exceptional and motivated Senior Research Engineer interested in pursuing ... Experience interpreting XRD, CT and SEM for mineral analysis. * Experience with interfacial science ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Senior Research Engineer

Leidos

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 492 rated business services

Job description

Leidos is seeking an exceptional and motivated Senior Research Engineer interested in pursuing their passion by working side-by-side with world experts as a research scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL) Pittsburgh, PA site. In this role, you will work as part of Leidos's leading Research & Development laboratory team supporting DOE at NETL to pursue cutting-edge research on enhancing oil production from unconventional reservoirs. Specifically, you will work with NETL's Production team to address the challenges of low permeability and complex fluid dynamics in shale formations by developing and testing secondary recovery methods, such as the injection of water, natural gas, or carbon dioxide with additives.
In this role, you will engage with world-class researchers and engineers integrating expertise in reservoir engineering, subsurface geochemistry, fluid characterization, geomechanics, and advanced diagnostic imaging, including leading DOE scientists and external partners to advance fossil energy technology through scientific and technological innovation that addresses the optimization of oil recovery mechanisms.
What this opportunity with Leidos supporting NETL uniquely provides you:
  • Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact side by side with the nation's leading energy scientists and engineers.
  • Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.
  • Access to world-class, customized facilities and computational assets specific to high impact energy research, technology generation, and product development.
  • Support proposal development focused on expanding industry and scientific partnerships and developing new technical opportunities for NETL with federal guidance.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead rock characterization of oil saturation mapping, mineral analysis, porosity and permeability.
  • Lead fluid characterization including pressure-volume-temperature measurements, interfacial tension, contact angle measurements and additive evaluation for fluid selection optimization.
  • Design and conduct laboratory tests aimed at enhancing oil and gas recovery from unconventional reservoirs by simulating subsurface conditions, quantifying oil and gas recovery rates and determining dominant recovery mechanisms under various injection scenarios.
  • Lead collaboration with reservoir modeling team to integrate laboratory results with field-scale models.
  • Lead evaluation of fracture and proppant properties under varying stress conditions.
  • Lead engagement with key industry experts, leading scientists, using state-of-the-art equipment, and contributing to broader DOE goals for secure and efficient oil and gas systems.
  • Perform extensive and comprehensive literature reviews and summarize the state of knowledge for various topics relevant to enhanced oil recovery.
  • Interpret model outputs and document findings in peer-reviewed studies, technical reports, and internal/external presentations.
  • Lead collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including geologists, geographers, chemists, computer scientists, environmental scientists, and other researchers to accomplish project related tasks.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in petroleum engineering or related scientific/engineering field with 6+ years of job-related experience, or a Ph.D. and 3+ years of job-related experience.
  • Experience interpreting XRD, CT and SEM for mineral analysis.
  • Experience with interfacial science by conducting contact angle measurements, interfacial tension and wettability alteration.
  • Experience utilizing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance scanning for oil saturation mapping.
  • Experience interpreting complex experimental data using tools like python or MATLAB.
  • Experience conducting research as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists in a leadership role.
  • Experience designing and conducting dynamic core-flooding experiments under reservoir pressure and temperature.
  • Experience with chemical EOR design such as surfactants, polymers and injected gas systems.
  • Ability to meet the requirement for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles of petroleum engineering, particularly concerning enhanced oil and gas recovery in unconventional reservoirs.
  • Experience using Artificial Intelligence to predict field performance and accurately model unconventional formations.

Salary Range for this position: $120K to $130K
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 12, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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