Research Engineer: Build Systems & Impact (Early-Stage)

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rest and meal facilities

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Research Engineer to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.

This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering across functions in an early-stage environment. You will own day-to-day research activities, translate priorities into documented plans and measurable outcomes, and help build scalable processes as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability in disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and innovation.
• Strong judgment and ownership suited to the Research Engineer scope.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work and document decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.
• Translate priorities into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes suitable for an early-stage company.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver outcomes.
• Identify risks early and escalate significant decisions with recommended solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for company, customer, and employee information.
• Use evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to teammates.

Skills

Disciplined research

Technical discovery

Documentation

Communication

Ownership

Ambiguity management

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Security awareness

Inclusive collaboration

Education

Relevant education or equivalent experience

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Research Engineer to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.

This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering across functions in an early-stage environment. You will own day-to-day research activities, translate priorities into documented plans and measurable outcomes, and help build scalable processes as the company grows.