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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$62K - $250K *

Join a team that's tackling mission-critical software projects across fields from battlefield applications to medical tech. As a Software Engineer, you'll develop, test, and deploy scalable solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower a team of firmware engineers to design and deliver high-quality embedded solutions. Lead cross-functional collaboration, drive disciplined development practices, and enhance team capabilities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of embedded firmware development by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive innovation and quality in complex storage products through effective collaboration and technical lea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing electromechanical assembly processes, ensuring high-quality production of spacecraft components. Collaborate with engineers and customers to drive improvement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative servo firmware architecture for next-gen HDD products, ensuring scalable solutions that balance technical and economic viability while collaborating with cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Inspire innovation by leading engineering teams in new product development, aligning strategies with business goals, and driving projects from concept to launch while fostering a culture of collaborat...

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

$281K - $391K *

Lead the charge in transforming data center manufacturing through innovative modular designs. Drive efficiency and quality by bridging engineering and manufacturing, ensuring rapid deployment of AI in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage the delivery and quality of software and data projects, ensuring team success through collaboration, technical guidance, and adherence to standards. Lead client-facing initiatives while oversee...

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and lifecycle management for semiconductor test systems, blending customer insights and market trends to enhance portfolio performance and deliver innovative solutions that meet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role leading cross-functional engineering projects, focusing on product development and continuous improvement in outdoor power equipment. Collaborate globally to enhance perf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $211K *

Transform component engineering by collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate and integrate cutting-edge solutions for AI Inference Data Centers, ensuring alignment with industry standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Champion the future of connectivity by leading complex hardware NPI programs from design to launch. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure product readiness while managing risks and dependenc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $166K *

Optimize data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and safety systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain critical infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the design of cutting-edge digital logic, leading RTL initiatives from microarchitecture to tapeout. Collaborate across teams to shape architecture and drive innovation in a dynamic environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's innovating digital electronics for missile guidance and signal processing. Collaborate on cutting-edge technology, from design to integration, ensuring high-performance solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovative physical design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely ASIC chip implementation, while addressing challenges in synthesis, PNR, and verification proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$86K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of hardware design for secure communication systems, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring performance, reliability, and co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of digital commerce as a leader in SAP solutions, overseeing design, development, and delivery in a dynamic environment while driving engineering excellence and fostering a high-perfo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $269K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of mechanical survivability analysis, supporting innovative projects and fostering employee growth while managing complex structural modeling and simulations in dyn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive product development by transforming ambiguous challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with founders and customers to build, test, and refine products across multiple startups...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineered products. As a Product Manager, you'll optimize our portfolio, identify market opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Product Manager, driving growth in engineered physical products. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize portfolios and launch innovative solutions that meet customer needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.