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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in automotive embedded hardware design, leading from concept to production. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality electronic products, ensuring perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $232K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor test equipment by leading a diverse group of engineers. Drive innovation, establish engineering rigor, and influence strategic initiatives in a f...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing our hardware recording-platform portfolio, shaping market strategies, and driving product lifecycle decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable specifications an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $215K *

Drive manufacturing excellence for cloud storage servers, overseeing NPI execution, quality processes, and automation strategies. Collaborate with design teams and partners to ensure timely, high-qual...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Transform complex wire harness programs by leading engineering efforts, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality. Collaborate with production and customers to drive improvements and manage technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $179K *

Champion spacecraft integration by orchestrating final assembly processes, ensuring seamless subsystem collaboration, and driving improvements for timely, safe, and accurate vehicle builds. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware systems. Own the full lifecycle of technical programs from design through delivery, ensuring seamless execution across diverse teams and projects in a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in mechanical engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving project success, and ensuring high-quality design solutions for critical infrastructure in a fast-paced environment foc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the establishment of hardware manufacturing operations, managing suppliers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver AI hardware across diverse sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency from prototy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Collaborate with a talented team to design and develop innovative hardware solutions, driving product development from concept to production while managing complex system architecture and integration...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $350K *

Lead the charge in overseeing software development, quality assurance, and team management while driving enhancements and new product initiatives for complex cloud-based solutions in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $275K *

Lead and innovate hardware engineering teams to develop RF and microwave signal generator platforms, ensuring project success through effective management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform the future of sensing technology as a Sr. Hardware Engineer, driving innovative solutions for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation as a Sr. Hardware Engineer, driving next-gen sensing solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver quality products, ensuring reliability and performance in utility and industrial...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering management, blending technical expertise with team mentorship to drive innovative fluid power solutions while ensuring project success and fostering a collaborative envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $177K *

Lead the Lab Engineering function, overseeing operations, workforce, and facilities to support testing at scale. Drive safety, efficiency, and innovation in a dynamic environment, enabling rigorous ev...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a diverse group of engineers to build secure, self-service solutions that enhance developer experience and operational excellen...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $186K *

Lead a cross-functional team to develop and deliver next-gen SSD products, balancing technical needs with business impact. Drive program execution, manage interdependencies, and ensure alignment acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading software engineering teams to deliver innovative retail solutions. Drive execution, team health, and technical excellence while managing end-to-end product delivery in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of retail technology. Lead engineering teams managing AI-native development and delivery, ensuring quality execution across product areas for major retailers glob...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction across complex projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of aerospace technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate and mentor junior talent while ensuring high-reliability products meet rig...

5 days 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.