Senior R&D Engineer

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC • Full-time • Rockville, MD, US • $100k - $200k / year • 13h ago

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC is seeking passionate engineers to join our R&D team, advancing critical research in fire testing, fire suppression, deflagration protection, gas detection, and battery energy storage safety. If you’re excited about solving some of the world’s most challenging fire safety problems, this role offers meaningful, high‑impact work.

We’re looking for a Senior R&D Engineer with strong laboratory and experimental experience to support hands‑on testing, analysis, and applied research. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in experimental environments, enjoys complex technical challenges, and embodies curiosity, collaboration, humility, integrity, and a drive to learn.

Role Description

Lead the design, setup, and execution of small‑ and large‑scale fire protection experiments
Ensure data integrity, instrumentation accuracy, and repeatability
Analyze results and translate findings into actionable insights
Manage client communication, scheduling, resource planning, fieldwork, and supervision of junior staff
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers
Improve testing methods, workflows, and research processes
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning
Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and technical discussions

Qualifications

Strong laboratory testing and experimental design experience
Proficiency with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities
Integrity, accountability, and a team‑first mindset

Location

This is an in‑office role based in Rockville, MD. This role requires travel to regional testing facilities, conferences, client meetings, and field work.

Why FRA

You’ll join a team that values curiosity over credentials, collaboration over competition, and growth over perfection. If you want to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about learning and impact—and you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter—FRA is the place to grow.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $200,000 per year

Benefits

Health Insurance
Eligibility for ESOP and 401k
PTO and Sick Leave

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