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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$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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Drive innovation from development to production, enhancing yield and efficiency while fostering a culture of col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence within a dynamic Injection Molding Center of Excellence, driving process development, product launches, and continuous improvement in medical device manufactu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $224K *

Drive technical excellence as a Circuit Card Design Engineer, overseeing the full product lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions for aerospa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $224K *

Champion technical excellence in circuit card design, ensuring high-quality hardware delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams and effective risk management throughout the product lif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $224K *

Elevate your career by leading circuit card design and integration for aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality hardware delivery while managing technical acti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Innovate project delivery as you manage cross-functional teams, oversee complex development processes, and drive technical excellence in rugged technology solutions. Your leadership will ensure projec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $279K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software and firmware development. Lead an Agile engineering team, shape product strategy, and enhance customer experiences across IoT, mobile, and desktop app...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $279K *

Unlock your potential by leading an Agile engineering team to innovate and drive product strategy across software and firmware, ensuring customer-centric solutions in IoT, mobile, and desktop applicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Empower our team by leading complex DoD programs, ensuring compliance and performance while managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships. Drive successful execution of High Energy Laser...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Optimize avionics manufacturing processes as a hands-on leader, driving design efficiency and quality. Collaborate on R&D, establish standards, and mentor engineers to enhance production capabilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $219K *

Lead the charge in designing and testing spacecraft avionics systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration and performance in space environments while driving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with us to manage complex machine project executions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company goals. Lead cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and maintain project schedules...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $224K *

Lead the charge in complex automated test solution development, driving multidisciplinary engineering programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical excellence, timely delivery, and custo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $224K *

Inspire innovation by leading complex engineering projects that drive success across multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge automated test solutio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by executing synthesis, PNR, and STA for ASIC chips, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and debugging firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux platforms, translating systems requirements into software architecture, and collaborating across engineerin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of space technology by leading digital hardware design and development for advanced spacecraft systems. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high-reliability solutions that meet evolv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $177K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex engineering solutions to enhance product performance and meet customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $210K *

Lead PCB design and development for cutting-edge cellular base stations, guiding system architecture from concept to production while collaborating with domain experts to ensure seamless integration o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects from RFQ to delivery. Lead a diverse group of engineers, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration to achieve...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to drive project success from RFQ to delivery. Oversee engineering processes, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across departments to meet customer needs and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing embedded firmware and scalable validation tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and accelerate time-to-market for innovative power man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's architecting cutting-edge CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating across disciplines to drive innovation and excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $134K *

Drive innovation in firmware development for cutting-edge SSD technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust architectures and features, ensuring high-quality product delivery in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.