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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$150K - $180K *

Transform GPU/CPU systems engineering by leading complex hardware development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration, validation, and production readiness, driving...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and optimizing software development processes across multiple projects and locations. Your technical expertise will shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $262K *

Contribute to scaling manufacturing processes for propulsion systems, enhancing production efficiency and quality. Collaborate with engineers to implement improvements and ensure compliance with clean...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power solutions by leading mechanical design efforts from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective products for industrial...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Champion innovation by leading workload analysis and performance optimization for SoC architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategic roadmaps and drive AI-driven engineering...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workload and performance analysis, HW/SW co-design, and SoC architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and establish best practices across...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $184K *

Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite hardware on the second shift. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize processes and ensure success in complex space ha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of fitness by leading a dynamic team of mechanical engineers. Drive innovation, establish engineering standards, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-impact products...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $180K *

Oversee the engineering design of complex Low Voltage Subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development, validation, and production launch while driving continuous...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Drive the development of wireless connectivity architectures for automotive systems, collaborating cross-functionally to define technical requirements and optimize performance metrics across various t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading embedded software development for Linux-based RFSoC applications. Manage cross-functional teams, ensure code quality, and drive project delivery while fostering a cultur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving SOC design and integration efforts, collaborating across teams to implement complex logic designs and ensure high-quality outcomes through rigorous verification and integra...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engage in low-power architecture and power modeling to drive efficient silicon validation for wireless communication SoCs, ensuring rapid delivery of functional products to millions of users...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in evolving our DevOps and Infrastructure team, guiding a high-performing engineering group to enhance software delivery and developer experience through innovative CI/CD practices and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Empower your career by leading a team of software engineers in embedded systems and digital signal processing. Drive innovation and collaboration while managing projects that impact organizational suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge silicon solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate hardware experiences that impact millions globally, sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a cutting-edge team leading mechanical designs for critical data center projects, ensuring tenant cooling solutions meet engineering standards and customer needs while mentoring a team of designe...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer growth by leading a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to delivering high-quality technical solutions. Shape team culture and optimize processes while collaborating cross-functionally to driv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $135K *

Take ownership of product development from concept to retail, ensuring alignment across engineering, design, and business teams while managing schedules, risks, and clear communication with stakeholde...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$84K - $90K *

Support the design and development of advanced sensor systems by leading hardware and firmware projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenges and achieve innovative solut...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead and empower a team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful solutions, driving technical excellence and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration to enhance user experiences...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $199K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of software engineers while driving strategic goals and cultivating an innovative workplace. Partner with diverse professionals to enhance workforce perfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $199K *

Shape the future of software engineering as you lead a diverse team to drive program success, cultivate workplace inclusivity, manage performance, and align engineering processes with strategic object...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $226K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and validation of high-current power delivery systems for advanced semiconductor tests, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across hardware and softw...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to lead thermal design and validation for advanced AI computing platforms, focusing on liquid cooling systems and thermal-fluid dynamics to ensure optimal perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.