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PDT Partners

Research Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

The Research Engineering team is dedicated to accelerating the velocity of machine learning ... Incorporate advancements in machine learning, hardware accelerators and high-performance computing ...

OpenAI

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250K - $445K/yr

About the Role As a Research Engineer here, you will be responsible for building AI systems that ... hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your ...

Texas A&M University

Research Engineer III

Bryan, TX · On-site

Job Title Research Engineer III - Agency - Texas A&M University System Offices Department - Bush ... Conducts hardware exploration and sensor selection (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, Radar, GNSS) to define ...

PDT Partners

Research Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$190K - $250K/yr

The Research Engineering team is dedicated to accelerating the velocity of machine learning ... Incorporate advancements in machine learning, hardware accelerators and high-performance computing ...

Human Archive

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

To achieve this, we build custom hardware products, deploy them globally at scale, and publish ... The Opportunity As a Research Engineer, you'll work on multimodal sensing systems and sensor fusion ...

Tamus

Research Engineer III

Bryan, TX · On-site

$5.0K - $9.1K/mo

Job Title Research Engineer III Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Bush Combat ... hardware and within ROS2 middleware. - Implements communication protocols and data-sharing ...

Human Archive

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

To achieve this, we build custom hardware products, deploy them globally at scale, and publish ... The Opportunity As a Research Engineer, you'll work on multimodal sensing systems and sensor fusion ...

Texas A&M University

Research Engineer IV

Bryan, TX · On-site

$5.6K - $9.5K/mo

Job Title Research Engineer IV Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Bush Combat ... Perform hardware integration and tuning for new platforms. * Lead system experimentation and field ...

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How much do hardware research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware research engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hardware Research Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectHardware Research EngineerHardware Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, innovation centersDesign teams, product development labs, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, semiconductor firmsConsumer electronics, hardware manufacturing, embedded systems
Primary FocusExploring new hardware concepts, developing prototypes, advancing technologyCreating detailed hardware designs, testing, and implementing hardware solutions

While both roles require a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, Hardware Research Engineers focus on innovating and exploring new hardware technologies, whereas Hardware Design Engineers concentrate on designing and developing specific hardware components for products. Both roles are essential in the hardware development lifecycle and often collaborate closely.

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Infographic showing various Hardware Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

Research Engineer 3

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

University of New Mexico
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Job description

The Research Engineer 3 position is a crucial role within the COSMIAC organization, responsible for overseeing the engineering team's work to ensure that all hardware and payload designs meet the necessary scientific requirements. The candidate will provide an engineering background for research on spaceflight missions that are awarded grants and contracts to a principal investigator.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, developing, analyzing, communicating, and consulting on a wide range of space-based data and other requirements. They will perform applied research, design, and execute various analytical and statistical studies. The Research Engineer 3 will provide functional leadership, training, and guidance to other researchers as appropriate.

Furthermore, the candidate will conduct functional analysis of electrical designs to evaluate the institutional resources available for completing complex programs. They will use statistical analysis techniques to analyze and consult on the outcomes of power designs. The Research Engineer 3 will also employ software to design, manipulate, summarize, and generate reports from multiple, large, and complex data sets and generic design features.

The successful candidate will design, build, and test special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or the global environment. They will coordinate with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure that subordinates have the necessary resources for job success.

The Research Engineer 3 must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, they must be willing and able to travel to off-site and on-base locations as required.

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