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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$113K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated plant solutions. Drive technical decisions, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaborating with customer...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$151K - $242K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic optical engineering team to develop innovative solutions in optical systems and instrumentation, combining technical expertise with project management to drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $242K *

Lead, mentor, and manage a dynamic team to innovate and deliver advanced optical solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and in...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies. Lead a multidisciplinary group to enhance production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness for advanced defense...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $166K *

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure material readiness and risk integration for complex programs. Drive program execution visibility and supplier performance to align with operational priorities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Drive the design and validation of advanced DC-DC power conversion systems for high-power ASICs, ensuring performance and reliability from prototype to production while collaborating with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of industrial engineers to enhance manufacturing efficiency and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume semiconductor environment, ensuring operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $217K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $224K *

Drive complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to market. Lead global teams in developing automation solutions for high-tech products. Cultivate stakeholder collaboration and ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $224K *

Oversee complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to commercialization. Lead global teams, drive project execution, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions while manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex IT initiatives across diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing operations and support new busine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career by designing and validating MCU-based embedded hardware platforms. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex hardware challenges and drive innovation in circuit des...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining design engineering by leading a talented group of designers and engineers to enhance our design system, ensuring high-quality UI development and seamless integration of d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Shape the future of our design system by leading a dynamic team of designers and engineers, driving innovation in UI development, and ensuring high-quality interface standards across products...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $304K *

Shape the future of advanced wireless technology by leading RFIC design projects. Combine deep technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance RF, analog, and mixed...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $219K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to high-volume production while collaborating c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $143K *

Advance precision time and frequency technologies by designing and supporting hardware systems for diverse applications, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality product development and lifec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Transform product development by leading innovative electrical engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and launch cutting-edge thermal barcode printers and RFID solut...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $265K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software solutions by leading a talented group of engineers. Drive technical excellence, manage project execution, and foster collaboration to deliver high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $265K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers, driving technical execution and project planning while fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform aerospace manufacturing by leading complex engineering programs, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving execution from concept to delivery while fostering strong relationships with cus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $189K *

Champion the design and development of advanced PCBAs, driving innovation in high-speed validation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware performance for cutting-edge consum...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Drive innovation by leading a team in the design and development of next-gen avionics software, ensuring compliance with civil certification standards while managing project scope, schedule, and budge...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in process development and integration for infrared sensor packaging. Oversee engineering teams, manage production yields, and troubleshoot fabrication processes to ensure high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.