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 *

Champion project success by leading engineering teams to execute complex capital projects efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team, driving execution and innovation across Secrets and Certificate Management products while ensuring security and reliability in cloud and on-premises enviro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize advanced hardware support for AI compute platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance through troubleshooting, validation, and deployment of next-gen sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $255K *

Elevate your career by owning test program management for NPI and production, ensuring seamless engineering readiness and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet critical milestones and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional program management for electronic product production, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, quality standards, and timely delivery while optimizing resources and fosteri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Tackle complex product development projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and engineering standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining pr...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize high-speed datapath solutions for next-gen High Bandwidth Memory products, ensuring industry-leading performance and reliability through collaboration acr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$202K - $300K *

Join a diverse team to innovate AI systems that enhance analog/mixed-signal IC design, leveraging machine learning and engineering expertise to create scalable, reproducible solutions that evolve with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead critical programs and drive successful new product development initiatives while collaborating across global teams. Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure timely delivery and process improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation by designing and developing embedded firmware, collaborating with engineering teams, and utilizing advanced tools for validation and debugging. Drive progress in circuit design and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine quality leadership in aerospace repair by driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to innovative electrical design and engineering excellence, delivering high-quality hardware solutions. Contribute to complex projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative firmware solutions for DC power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing hardware reliability through collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing. Utilize data-driven insights to improve product quality and ensure missio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $256K *

Lead end-to-end program management for innovative wireless charging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define customer requirements, drive product delivery, and ensure high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing software engineering teams, driving large-scale infrastructure projects, and optimizing technical strategies to enhance product development and team performance across dive...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative power supply product design for datacenters and industrial applications, leading NPI and NTI efforts while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with design guidelines fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Support our technical sales efforts by collaborating across teams to ensure product designs meet customer needs. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, enhance customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for innovative devices, ensuring high...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive innovation in next-gen devices...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge technology solutions in hardware design. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create innovative low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Architect advanced technology solutions by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon solutions for next-gen devices, driving in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating power systems for autonomous maritime platforms, ensuring performance and reliability in extreme environments through innovative engineering and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $141K *

Unlock your potential by supporting the manufacturing and integration of cutting-edge semiconductor inspection equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and relia...

6 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.