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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$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...

Today

  •   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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$195K - $315K *

Transform the future of AI by leading a technical team to architect and deliver cutting-edge simulation solutions for System-on-Chip, ensuring first-pass silicon success and enabling early software de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor innovation by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure successfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Lead the transformation of Intel's foundry services by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor innovation by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, guiding customers through product development. Leverage your expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineerin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Join a team that's transforming semiconductor technology by guiding customers through the product development lifecycle, leveraging expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex digital design projects, overseeing architecture development, and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams from concept to delivery...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous airpower by leading manufacturing engineering strategy across multiple aircraft programs, ensuring production readiness from concept to full-rate pr...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced routing strategies for large-scale AI inference systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and privacy while growing a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of RF seeker technology by developing algorithms and simulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance radar capabilities and present findings, driving innovat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product design and automation, shaping playground equipment from concept to production. Drive the transition to Autodesk Inventor while enhancing manufacturing efficiency...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering high-quality software solutions while fostering a culture of growth and accountability. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead and develop engineers, ensuring...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $288K *

Drive software development excellence by leading multiple teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical strategies and ensure timely project execution, impacting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to innovate and deliver scalable solutions, ensuring timely project execution and budget adherence while enhancing collaboration and technical strategy across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to deliver innovative solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with partners to integrate technical roadmaps and over...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team by managing the RVT network interface program, transitioning ownership from VWG to RVT domains. Drive integration, document workflows, and maintain visibility on 2nd ECU maturity whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$194K - $285K *

Take ownership of complex engineering challenges in product operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design excellence and resolve sophisticated issues throughout the product lifec...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading a multidisciplinary engineering department, fostering collaboration, and driving project success while mentoring engineers across various disciplines in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Bring your expertise to design and innovate cutting-edge hardware products, ensuring alignment with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to drive solutions from conception to production, enhan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration in hardware design, ensuring high-quality, user-focused products while leading teams from conceptualization to production and enhancing hardware fun...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Join us to lead innovative hardware design initiatives, shaping next-gen networking products. Leverage your expertise to define architecture, solve complex challenges, and guide cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.