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 *

Transform the insurance landscape by building a robust AI-driven platform. Collaborate with teams to identify challenges and create impactful solutions, owning the entire product lifecycle from design...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $134K *

Drive innovative hardware solutions by collaborating with a diverse team of engineers. Engage in design, verification, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with project scope and schedule. Yo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $122K *

Drive the design and development of high-performance electronic products, leading a small team in a dynamic environment. Own all aspects of hardware design and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of innovative surgical products by leading a team of engineers. Oversee design, documentation, and verification processes while fostering collaboration across departments to meet...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic manufacturing technology team. Drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and foster collaboration across functions to achieve strategic business goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading a team of engineers to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety. Drive strategic initiatives and manage projects to support significant annual sales while f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $151K *

Develop and validate control firmware for next-gen inverter products, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize solutions and mentor junior engineers. Utilize expertise in C/C++, real-time systems...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Develop high-speed hardware platforms for Ethernet and PCIe interconnect products, ensuring optimal design, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams from concept to production...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical solutions for mission-critical technologies. Lead a high-performing engineering team, drive innovation, and collaborate across functions to deliver cutting-edg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $179K *

Empower innovative PCB designs by developing technical documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and serviceability through comprehensi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $195K *

Elevate product development as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, driving innovative solutions from design to production while collaborating across teams to optimize manufacturability and efficiency in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$187K - $377K *

Empower your career by managing our cutting-edge SASE and Security hardware portfolio, driving technical specifications and performance while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate customer exper...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge firmware for multiphase VR solutions, enhancing power delivery systems in data centers. Leverage your extensive experience in SoC/ASIC design to drive innov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $180K *

Engage in the design and development of advanced firmware solutions for power delivery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality embedded software for next-gen multiphase...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $201K *

Optimize global building controls and mechanical systems by leading technical strategies and standards. Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $159K *

Drive the production of innovative hydrogen systems, leading low-volume builds to scalable operations. Collaborate across teams, optimize processes, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in a cut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $179K *

Drive the evolution of propulsion manufacturing processes, enhancing production efficiency and quality for high-pressure fluid systems. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to scale vehicle buil...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and shape the future of manufacturing processes by optimizing systems, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams while influencing product development and process impr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative air core reactors, ensuring robust electromagnetic and structural integrity while collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer specifications and enhance m...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive product development, translating market needs into actionable plans while supporting product standards across diverse verticals, ensuring alignment wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive product development, translating market needs into actionable insights. Support product standards across diverse verticals, ensuring alignment and exec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $235K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $140K *

Drive high-impact construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and support strategic manufa...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Elevate engineering outcomes by leading global software teams in semiconductor integration and testing, ensuring robust solutions through hands-on development and strategic alignment with product mana...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Drive user needs and requirements, manage risks, and ensure compliance to deliver impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.