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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$119K - $221K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of high-performance CPU/GPU design, driving full-chip implementation from RTL to signoff. Leverage your expertise in physical design, automation, and optimization t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by developing innovative solutions through collaboration with customers and R&D. Drive impactful design analysis and enhance product performance in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $234K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in systems engineering, overseeing operations, and driving performance excellence across multiple domains while ensuring customer satisfaction and strateg...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers, overseeing systems integration and operational excellence while driving performance and strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $242K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI infrastructure solutions. Oversee the architecture and lifecycle of advanced hardware systems, driving innovation and collaboration across engineering tea...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$187K - $242K *

Empower innovation in AI infrastructure by leading the design and lifecycle of advanced server platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and ensure robust, scala...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$187K - $242K *

Transform your career by leading PCB layout innovation and automation. Drive high-speed design processes, mentor teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to redefine hardware development with cutting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$213K - $287K *

Optimize the design and validation of next-gen ML chips and server integration, driving innovation in PCIe and SerDes technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automation in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. As a Controls Software Engineer, you'll develop and maintain cutting-edge control systems, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing physical design team, driving ASIC implementation from RTL to GDSII. Collaborate across teams to ensure design convergence and establish best practices for high-speed...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading firmware architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $178K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of automated test solutions while managing scope, schedule, and cost. Collaborate with teams to dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $178K *

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automated test solutions, managing project scope, schedule, and cost while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and program objectives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Drive end-to-end technical program management for complex hardware/software systems, ensuring quality execution and alignment with market needs while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Shape innovative hardware solutions by leading the full product lifecycle for advanced metrology instruments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and release cutting-edge mec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $216K *

Join a team that enhances mechanical systems, driving innovation and efficiency in engineering solutions. You'll solve complex challenges, oversee documentation, and integrate advancements into produc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Join a team that's redefining data connectivity by leading the development of innovative cloud and edge systems. Drive technical decisions, build robust platforms, and empower engineers to create impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $221K *

Champion engineering design excellence for major semiconductor projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure high-quality, compliant, and constructible designs from concept...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality Class-A surfaces for softgoods in humanoid robots, ensuring design fidelity and manufacturability from concept through production...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead ESD architecture development for advanced semiconductor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design custom ESD solutions and drive verification methodologies, ensuring robust perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $240K *

Join us to define and drive the architecture and design of advanced board-level hardware for next-gen networking platforms. Lead technical strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and innovate in h...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Engineer, driving innovation in composite development for high-value aerospace and defense programs while mentoring teams and managing strategic customer rela...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading embedded software for sensors. Drive technical excellence, manage a talented engineering team, and ensure reliable deployment in real-world conditions whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative engineering projects that enhance technological capabilities and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering the validation of 3GPP and O-RAN network elements, ensuring product quality through hands-on testing, collaboration, and innovative automation in a dynamic lab environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.