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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$97K - $146K *

Join us to drive customer satisfaction by managing inventory strategies, collaborating with procurement and demand planning, and optimizing supply chain solutions to meet corporate objectives and enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic firmware team to lead the development of cutting-edge Data Center GFX firmware. Build and mentor a high-performing team, drive technical direction, and ensure successful execution from...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts, ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance. Drive innovation while coaching engineers and collaborating with cross-functional partners to en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $140K *

Drive engineering excellence by mentoring teams, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions that meet business and customer needs...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to enhance collaboration and customer...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the technical execution and governance of advanced multi-chip power modules, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure high-yield, reliable delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $165K *

Manage and develop a skilled electrical engineering team to support multi-disciplinary project development in medical devices, ensuring resource allocation, mentoring, and compliance with industry sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical devices by managing a dynamic electrical engineering department, ensuring resource allocation, mentoring talent, and collaborating across disciplines t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer mechanical design excellence by leading a high-performing team in developing innovative power generation solutions. Drive strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $90K *

Optimize hardware design solutions through circuit analysis, PCB layout, and prototype verification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the CAD file lifecycle for additive manufacturing, collaborating with engineering teams to create and modify CAD models, ensuring printability and design integrity while managing file sharing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $167K *

Champion innovative product development by leading cross-functional teams, driving projects from concept to production, and fostering collaboration to enhance engineering talent and quality across div...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $153K *

Lead the Equipment Engineering team to drive innovation and support new product launches, ensuring timely project execution and vendor evaluation while fostering a collaborative environment for techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Join us to lead the design and deployment of advanced electronic assemblies for groundbreaking quantum computing control systems. Drive hardware strategy across multiple projects while engaging in han...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Help us enhance hardware development by evolving tools and languages, improving compiler efficiency, and fostering collaboration among engineers to drive innovation and productivity in our projects...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate in sensor technology by developing global engineering teams, driving product development, and shaping the technology roadmap to meet market needs and enhance customer solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $201K *

Drive hardware development programs from concept to completion, ensuring seamless transitions between phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, manage risks, and deliver i...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design of complex analog/mixed-signal layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance silicon success while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in high-speed analog layout design, driving complex IP block development for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and m...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance software engineering excellence by leading a team to develop innovative solutions that enhance member care and streamline operations, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery through coll...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Systems Engineering, leading a talented group to enhance processes and deliver innovative solutions across projects. Inspire and mentor engineers while en...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$15K - $199K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-speed mixed signal/DSP projects. Leverage your extensive ASIC design expertise to drive innovation from concept to production, ensuring seamless integrati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead and inspire a team of software engineers to drive AI innovation, optimize GPU infrastructure, and enhance product strategy while managing large-scale projects across multiple teams and locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.