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 - $140K *

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver energy storage systems on tight timelines. Drive clarity, prioritize customer needs, and ensure alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and quality for su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $170K *

Champion project management excellence by leading engineering initiatives, coordinating schedules, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders to drive successful manufacturing facility pr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design of advanced high-speed PCB systems, driving technical excellence and mentoring engineers while optimizing performance and reliability across complex electronic a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Digital Hardware team, managing projects, and fostering innovation. Drive performance through effective coaching and collaboration while ensuring team engagement...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$211K - $264K *

Champion high-reliability digital electronics design, leading complex projects from architecture to production. Drive technical excellence in aerospace and military applications while mentoring cross...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $255K *

Champion a high-performing engineering organization, driving innovation and strategic growth through effective leadership, product lifecycle management, and alignment with business objectives in advan...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $261K *

Engineer high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for cutting-edge optical and electrical communication technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design, validation, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for ergonomic and automated tools, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate across projects, applying technical expertise to enhance customer solutions...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $120K *

Engineer cutting-edge hardware validation processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of server components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance system archi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining digital engineering by architecting and implementing cutting-edge mixed signal ICs. Collaborate across global teams to drive innovation from conception to production, ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Engage your expertise to architect and design RTL in Verilog for mixed-signal ICs. Collaborate with a skilled team, oversee digital backend design, and mentor junior engineers while driving innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $240K *

Champion large-scale manufacturing strategies for space vehicles, driving production planning, factory architecture, and automation to achieve high-rate production. Lead cross-functional teams to inno...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the electrical architecture of innovative products, leading a team of engineers to ensure robust, scalable designs that meet business and regulatory standards while collaborating cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform hardware engineering support across diverse programs, focusing on data analysis, reliability assessments, and sustainment strategies. Engage in modeling, root cause analysis, and technology...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing advanced embedded software for defense systems. Oversee technical activities, manage staff performance, and ensure alignment with engineering practices while supporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of embedded flight software for advanced missile systems. Collaborate with multi-site teams to ensure precision and reliability in high-performance environm...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Contribute to the design and integration of advanced control cabinet systems for Power Plant applications, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to manage large-scale solar and battery storage projects. Oversee the delivery of SCADA systems by coordinating design teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project ex...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading NPI, Process, and Industrial teams to drive operational success, product launches, and scalable solutions across global manufacturing and service...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Explore innovative solutions in package design and development, tackling challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed for advanced wafer-scale packages, driving breakthroughs in AI and me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI by owning the design and development of advanced wafer-scale packages, tackling unique challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed to enable unprecedented perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and building complex semiconductor fabrication systems, ensuring rapid prototyping and collaboration across disciplines to meet production needs effectively. Bring your c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing safety standards as you manage interdisciplinary engineering projects and a high-performing team, ensuring strategies align with organizational goals and technical excelle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.