Experienced Engineering Research Coach

Risings Edu

11d•Remote

About The Position

The company is seeking an Experienced Engineering Research Coach to join our senior leadership ecosystem and drive the quality, rigor, and impact of engineering research initiatives across the organization. As an Experienced Engineering Research Coach, you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on mentor to engineering researchers, helping them develop advanced research methodologies, sharpen technical thinking, and produce high-impact outcomes. This senior-level, remote-eligible position based in California is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and research development.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in engineering research, with demonstrated expertise in research methodology and technical problem-solving.
Proven track record of mentoring, coaching, or training engineering professionals at a senior level.
Strong command of engineering research principles, experimental design, and data-driven analysis.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high levels of productivity and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching within multidisciplinary engineering research environments.
Familiarity with academic and industry research standards, publication processes, and grant or proposal writing.
Prior experience developing structured coaching or professional development programs.
Background in a specialized engineering domain such as mechanical, electrical, civil, software, or systems engineering.
Experience working with geographically distributed or remote teams.

Responsibilities

Lead high-level coaching engagements with senior and mid-level engineering researchers to strengthen research design, methodology, and execution.
Design and implement structured coaching frameworks tailored to individual and team research goals within engineering disciplines.
Analyze existing research processes and identify opportunities to improve rigor, efficiency, and output quality.
Collaborate with department leads and technical stakeholders to align research coaching programs with organizational priorities.
Mentor engineering researchers through complex problem-solving, experimental design, data interpretation, and technical writing.
Evaluate research proposals and provide constructive, expert-level feedback to elevate the quality of engineering investigations.
Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, or training sessions on advanced research techniques, critical thinking, and engineering best practices.
Track and assess the progress of coached individuals and teams, adjusting coaching strategies to maximize growth and research outcomes.