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10 of the Most Popular Types of Research Engineer Jobs in 2026

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A career as a research engineer requires college and post-graduate education. Entry-level job qualifications usually include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related subject. Some companies may prefer to hire candidates with engineering experience or with a master’s degree or Ph.D. Licensing requirements for engineers vary by state, but many companies prefer to fill senior positions with licensed engineers who have an engineering degree as well as on-the-job skills and experience.

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Top Types Of Research Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Research Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Welding Research Scientist

    Salary range: $107,500 - $173,000

    Welding Research Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Welding Research Scientist jobs pay between $107,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Welding Research Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Electrical Engineer Research Assistant

    Salary range: $65,000 - $103,500

    Electrical Engineer Research Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Electrical Engineer Research Assistant jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $103,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Electrical Engineer Research Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Research Scientist Microfluidics

    Salary range: $107,500 - $173,000

    Research Scientist Microfluidics is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Research Scientist Microfluidics jobs pay between $107,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Research Scientist Microfluidics job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Research Engineer 5G 6G

    Salary range: $104,000 - $104,000

    Research Engineer 5G 6G is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Research Engineer 5G 6G jobs pay between $104,000 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Research Engineer 5G 6G job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Product Research

    Salary range: $35,000 - $70,000

    Product Research is a common job search query. Most salaries for Product Research jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $70,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Product Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Exercise Research

    Salary range: $82,500 - $98,500

    Exercise Research is a typical job search query Most salaries for Exercise Research jobs pay between $82,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Exercise Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Machine Learning Research Engineer

    Salary range: $104,000 - $104,000

    Machine Learning Research Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Machine Learning Research Engineer jobs pay between $104,000 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Machine Learning Research Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Research Development

    Salary range: $77,500 - $116,500

    Research Development is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Research Development jobs pay between $77,500 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Research Development job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dental Materials Research

    Salary range: $79,000 - $109,000

    Dental Materials Research is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dental Materials Research jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Dental Materials Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cfd Research

    Salary range: $85,500 - $110,000

    Cfd Research is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cfd Research jobs pay between $85,500 (25th percentile) and $110,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cfd Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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