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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$171K - $247K *

Unlock innovation as a key technical authority in high-density consumer hardware design. Drive SMT process integration and ensure manufacturability across a diverse product portfolio, influencing desi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $247K *

Transform the future of consumer hardware by leading high-density PCBA design and SMT integration. Drive innovation and efficiency across product lines, ensuring reliability and performance at scale w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of FPGA development for cutting-edge security solutions, managing architecture, verification, and team growth. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust hardware design and compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of vehicle programs by managing schedules, risks, and cross-functional coordination. Ensure alignment between technical leadership and program commitments while providing clear update...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions from concept to production, driving the development of cutting-edge sensing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring peers and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers to enhance production processes, drive operational excellence, and ensure quality and safety in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. Ch...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $151K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative hardware solutions for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop next-gen sensing technologies, ensuring product quality and re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of hardware design and production, overseeing the lifecycle of innovative aerial sensors and drone payloads, while driving cross-team collaboration and operatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of a dynamic engineering team by leading product development, shaping technical direction, and transforming complex requirements into reliable software solutions while fostering a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $226K *

Shape the future of communication technology by leading a dynamic team in the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and ensure successfu...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $226K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead the development of cutting-edge communication semiconductor devices. Oversee design, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-performan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading the hardware design lifecycle for wireless subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into products, ensuring seamless perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate hardware design for wireless subsystems, overseeing the complete lifecycle from architecture to production validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to integrat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $234K *

Champion compliance by leading a team to ensure hardware meets regulatory standards. Drive proactive safety integration and strategic guidance throughout product development, balancing technical exper...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex x86-based systems, driving architecture and high-performance CPU platforms from concept to manufacturing while collaborating across teams to ensur...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $216K *

Help us enhance high-performance FPGA systems through rigorous design verification, collaborating with engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and reusable components, while utilizing advanced s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of intelligent vehicles by leading firmware development. Drive architecture and integration of embedded systems crucial to advanced automotive software, enabling next-gen user exper...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading a multidisciplinary team in developing innovative hardware systems. Engage in technical design and problem-solving while ensuring product reliability and manufacturability...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer advanced hardware solutions by leading board-level design for ruggedized systems. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and deliver high-reliability electronic solutions for extreme envir...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of ruggedized, high-speed digital hardware solutions for advanced embedded systems, driving innovations that impact national security across vari...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology by leading a multidisciplinary engineering group focused on advanced Electronic Warfare solutions. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and ensu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $250K *

Elevate the design and development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU server solutions. Lead end-to-end hardware development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead the design lifecycle for hyperscale data centers, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while meeting performance and sustainability standards through collaboration with va...

6 days ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge software defined radios, overseeing the entire hardware design cycle from architecture to production, while mentoring a team of engineers to innovate in sate...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $211K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging solutions for advanced technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop high-performance architectures, ensuring manufacturability an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.