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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$192K - $278K *

Shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by developing cutting-edge firmware for high-speed communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize silicon solut...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $320K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-impact engineering team to enhance data integrity and operational excellence, driving measurable business outcomes and fostering a culture of innovation a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and standardization of materials management processes across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment of physical material flow with ERP/WMS systems, while developing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $310K *

Transform high-volume manufacturing processes by co-designing SLT diagnostics for complex silicon features. Collaborate across teams to enhance test coverage, optimize workflows, and drive quality imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing and managing engineering content for fastening solutions. Collaborate with global teams to deliver insights, support education, and drive market adoption in structu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion manufacturing engineering excellence across complex aerospace production lines, driving process development, production readiness, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and scalabi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $185K *

Drive the success of next-gen power conversion products by leading a multidisciplinary engineering team through innovative development phases. Foster collaboration and technical excellence in a fast-p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Grow your career with us as a Lead Process Engineer, driving innovative solutions in advanced electronics and semiconductor applications while collaborating with a skilled team to meet customer needs...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Advance your career by leading system-level design and integration for cutting-edge space-based intelligence systems. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure mission success and technical...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Drive advanced pre-silicon emulation and digital system validation for next-gen power management products, collaborating across teams to translate requirements into real-time prototypes and ensuring r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $151K *

Join a team that's redefining hardware and QC processes, ensuring seamless communication between build sites and engineering. Take ownership of issue triage, prioritize effectively, and drive improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $137K *

Elevate engineering solutions by designing innovative systems for global supply chains. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, manage multiple projects, and drive impactful results in a...

6 days ago

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

$99K - $160K *

Invent innovative engineering solutions to enhance global supply chain efficiency. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex design challenges, manage multiple projects, and drive impactful results in...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in the design and prototyping of lightweight photovoltaic modules for space applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, test, and iterate on cutting-edge solar technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to design and integrate hardware systems, ensuring compliance with evolving specifications. Engage in testing, troubleshooting, and documentation while collaborating with cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by performing timing analysis on custom design circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing innovative analog/mixed-signal solutions to drive silicon IP deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative embedded hardware solutions for advanced electro-optical systems. Oversee design, development, and debugging of circuit boards, ensuring high performance in defense and public safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading quality systems in semiconductor manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement, manage corrective actions, and optimize data processes while collaborating across teams to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing embedded software solutions for surveillance technologies. You will lead technical efforts, ensuring product integrity and compliance while collaborating acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform mission capabilities as a Hardware Engineer, collaborating in a multi-discipline team to innovate and implement cutting-edge radar technology for Space Domain and Missile Warning systems...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence by managing a high-performing team, optimizing processes, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and support business...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Engineer reliable embedded software for pioneering microreactor systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure safe operation through effective firmware development, integrating sensors and hardware to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $178K *

Join a team that's redefining logistics by leading innovative automation and material handling design initiatives for next-gen delivery stations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

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

$195K - $315K *

Drive innovation by architecting next-gen virtual-platform solutions for AI SOCs. Lead a technical team to deliver high-quality simulation models, enabling early software development and ensuring firs...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.