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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$138K - $165K *

Design and optimize advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers to enhance performance and power efficiency in cutting-edge technology applications. Drive micro-architecture and RTL desi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of technology by developing advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to optimize low-power accelerators and SoCs for innovative devices, ensuring perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $237K *

Champion the execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security. Drive strategic direction, manage program transparency, and engage with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative. Collaborate across teams to enhance product resilience and security, ensuring transparency and alignment in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Shape the future of security by leading the Resilient Infrastructure program, collaborating across teams to enhance Cisco's security posture and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic, executive-fac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to the design and development of high-performance digital hardware and FPGA architectures for aerospace applications, collaborating with senior engineers to ensur...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced manufacturing initiatives, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative creative tools by managing a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver cutting-edge features that enhance the creative exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative medical device concepts into scalable production. Oversee cross-functional programs, ensuring seamless integration from design to manufacturing while driving...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $319K *

Drive the establishment of a high-performing engineering organization focused on hardware architecture, system integration, and customer deployment for advanced networking and AI solutions, ensuring r...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Drive application-specific testing of solid state transformers, ensuring optimal performance across AI data centers, utility-scale BESS, and PV plants. Collaborate with Systems Integration to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $230K *

Engineer advanced RF sensing capabilities for autonomous defense platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize radar software, ensuring high-performance, low-la...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $227K *

Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate, calibrate, and qualify complex modules. Leverage expertise in multiple disciplines to drive innovative solutions and ensure optimal performance, while leading...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $188K *

Empower innovation by leading a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team to design and deliver advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency throughout th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Transform infrastructure projects by leading design teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality compliance. Drive innovation in transportation and energy sectors while fostering relationships with p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining program management by leveraging AI tools to drive innovation. You'll oversee AI platform delivery, ensuring adoption and engagement while collaborating with engineering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a mid-level role leading design teams on diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs, manage project scopes, and ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative electronics systems, from concept to operation. Collaborate with experts in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality solutions for complex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of MEP engineering projects, leading a multi-discipline team through design, construction, and commissioning phases while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering cyber-physical systems research, leading innovative projects in resilience and security for naval power systems. Drive collaboration with universities and manage multidis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing electronic component selection and lifecycle strategies, collaborating across teams to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance for innovative residential an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$172K - $297K *

Lead the charge in establishing cutting-edge design assurance for advanced engineering platforms. Oversee crucial verification processes, ensure product reliability, and build a skilled team dedicated...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining component engineering for aerospace systems. Contribute your expertise to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and mentor junior engineers while supporting critical...

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  •   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.