Research Engineer

Career Launch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is seeking a Research Engineer in Chicago to drive execution on cross-functional projects. You will transform complex data into actionable next steps and concise updates, while communicating effectively with stakeholders across product, operations, growth, strategy, technical, and customer-facing teams.

The role emphasizes strong execution, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments, with opportunities to explore related roles within Career

Responsibilities

• Own projects, workflows, research, execution, or stakeholder-facing work related to the role.
• Turn messy information into clear next steps, concise updates, and practical recommendations.
• Collaborate across product, operations, growth, strategy, technical, or customer-facing teams depending on the role.
• Build evidence of your skills through resume/profile context that helps recruiting teams evaluate fit.

Job description

ABOUT CAREER LAUNCH

Career Launch is hiring for this role and related opportunities. We review candidate profiles across active roles and use resumes/profiles to understand which backgrounds may be a fit.

THE ROLE

As a Research Engineer, you may work on projects that require strong execution, communication, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments.

This posting is intended for candidates who want to be considered for this role type and closely related opportunities.

WHAT YOU MAY WORK ON

• Own projects, workflows, research, execution, or stakeholder-facing work related to the role.
• Turn messy information into clear next steps, concise updates, and practical recommendations.
• Collaborate across product, operations, growth, strategy, technical, or customer-facing teams depending on the role.
• Build evidence of your skills through resume/profile context that helps recruiting teams evaluate fit.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This is a strong fit for candidates who are actively exploring new roles and want their resume reviewed for relevant Career Launch opportunities.