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 managing large-scale software engineering projects within the Aerospace industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $299K *

Lead the coordination of R&D projects and customer engagements, ensuring successful execution in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to define project goals, monitor progress, and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $270K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the guest web ordering experience by managing a team of full-stack engineers. Drive product innovation, optimize conversion rates, and ensure engineering excellence across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $270K *

Transform the guest web ordering experience by leading a team of full-stack engineers. Drive innovation in menu quality and conversion strategies for enterprise brands, ensuring impactful results thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative digital hardware solutions for advanced space power systems. Collaborate on high-speed PCB designs, FPGA integration, and circuit analysis to support cutting-edge spacecraft techno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $209K *

Innovate mechanical design and integration for ruggedized sensor systems and avionics. Lead product lifecycle from concept to production, tackling complex challenges across aerospace and defense appli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Innovate your career by designing advanced digital electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Lead the hardware development lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance across multidisciplinary t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge AI inference platform software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-quality solutions while optimizing system performance an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Design and develop embedded electronic systems for projects while collaborating globally to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs and support throughout the product lifecycle. Apply data-driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating product quality, leading the charge in qualification efforts for PCIe-based NVMe SSDs, while collaborating with global partners to ensure outstanding reliabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing capital equipment projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $271K *

Lead a dynamic team in the design and implementation of GNC algorithms, driving innovation and technical strategy for the 300 product line while ensuring high performance and quality in spacecraft sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining SoC architecture and performance analysis. Lead innovative HW/SW optimization and AI workload integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strateg...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive excellence in quality engineering by leading a skilled team to evaluate system performance, set testing strategies, and provide actionable insights for product readiness across innovative hardwa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading the transition of innovative designs into scalable production. Collaborate across teams to ensure engineering readiness, drive manufacturability, and enhance product qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $280K *

Champion the development and enhancement of cutting-edge instrumentation products, leading a diverse team of engineers to drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry stan...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $280K *

Unlock the potential of innovative hardware solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive product development, optimize resources, and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for Google's Semantic Location engine. Manage a team of engineers, drive technical vision, and collaborate across product areas to enhance user exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of engineering by managing lab operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and readiness for rapid hardware development and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $239K *

Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team, guiding innovative electronic medical equipment design and execution from feasibility to commercialization while ensuring compliance wit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$181K - $367K *

Innovate in hardware design by leading the development of cutting-edge networking solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance, high-density systems while managing the entire design...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in manufacturing engineering to drive process improvements, ensure quality compliance, and implement new technologies. Oversee production support, fostering a culture of continuous...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $180K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead complex embedded systems projects from concept to production, driving innovation in medical devices. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.