Hardware Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities with companies seeking experienced leaders to guide the design, development, testing, and launch of hardware products. These roles bring together technical depth, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration—and many offer compensation of $100,000 or more. Ladders features vetted professional jobs to help you find your next leadership opportunity.

What Does a Hardware Engineering Manager Do?

Hardware Engineering Managers lead engineering teams that create and improve physical products and systems. Depending on the company and industry, they may oversee electrical, mechanical, systems, or product hardware engineering. Common responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing project schedules and resources, reviewing designs, supporting prototyping and validation, and helping teams resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for a background in hardware engineering and experience guiding projects or teams from concept through production. Helpful qualifications may include a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field; knowledge of design and testing processes; and a record of delivering products that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals. Communication, prioritization, mentoring, and collaboration skills are also important.

Where Hardware Engineering Managers Work

Hardware engineering leaders work across industries that develop physical technology, including electronics, semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment. The scope of a role can vary, from managing a specialized engineering group to coordinating multiple teams and partners across an organization.

Find Your Next Hardware Engineering Manager Role

Browse Hardware Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industry focus, and leadership scope to identify positions that fit your experience and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead and optimize hardware engineering projects in aerospace, driving innovation and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance aircraft operations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Lead the design and architecture of embedded Qt applications, managing a cross-functional team to drive innovation and ensure high-quality standards in software development and system integration...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality electrical designs, ensuring compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. Drive innovation and continuous improvement while mentoring t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $185K *

Transform the future of engineering design by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions. Drive project success through strategic oversight, mentoring, and adherenc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative hardware engineering strategies, leading cross-functional teams to define multi-platform architectures and ensure operational excellence from concept to global deployment, driving t...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$181K - $262K *

Lead the charge in spacecraft integration, ensuring seamless assembly of subsystems into a flight-ready vehicle. Drive process improvements, resolve conflicts, and maintain rigorous documentation to m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $196K *

Empower innovation by leading hardware project development from concept to release. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage project health, and ensure financial integrity while championing proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage a cross-disciplinary engineering team, ensuring successful execution of hardware-focused programs from concept to production while maintaining cost, schedule, and technical integrity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance manufacturing processes. Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity while foste...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in equipment engineering, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight to enhance manufacturing reliability and team performance in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative aerospace and defense technologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with customer expectati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of innovative orthopedic products, ensuring project success through collaboration across functions and effective management of resources f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in configuring and optimizing hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to production in a dynamic and fast-paced environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $198K *

Deliver impactful optical solutions by leading program execution from conception to production, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives while managing cross-functional teams and miti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $198K *

Engage with cutting-edge optical technology, driving program execution from concept to production in a fast-paced environment, leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to drive product development, align strategies with business goals, and ensure technical excellence in embedded systems. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end production planning and lifecycle of advanced aerial sensors and drone payloads, ensuring seamless execution from design to deployment while driving cross-team collaboration and...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to cross-functional projects, driving initiatives from intake to completion, ensuring timelines, scope, and business goals align. Collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and mana...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $290K *

Engineer complex FPGA designs for next-gen radar products. Collaborate across teams to integrate systems and support international deployments. Expand your expertise in a dynamic environment focused o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex inertial navigation projects, bridging engineering and operations, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems with precision and ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal PCB Design Engineer, leading complex board designs and driving best practices in aerospace applications. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality, reliable de...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive field hardware response and pilot enablement programs, ensuring successful enterprise pilot support from pre-installation to close. Lead troubleshooting, establish processes, mentor technicians...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of an enterprise AI platform, integrating advanced technologies and enhancing business applications. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Transform the AI landscape by leading product strategy and roadmap development for an enterprise AI platform. Collaborate across teams to integrate advanced technologies, enhance business applications...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software for semiconductor processing tools. You'll engage in end-to-end firmware development, collaborating with engineers on system integration, real-time app...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hardware Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Hardware Engineering Manager leads engineers who design, develop, test, and support physical products or systems. The role typically includes setting technical priorities, managing projects and teams, reviewing engineering work, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Hardware Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering background, experience with hardware development, and demonstrated project or team leadership. Specific requirements vary by role and may include expertise in electrical, mechanical, systems, or product engineering.

  • Which industries hire Hardware Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries may include electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment.

  • How much do Hardware Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Hardware Engineering Manager jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    You can browse vetted Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professional jobs are selected for salaries of $100,000 or more.