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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge software-defined radio platform, overseeing architecture decisions from concept to deployment, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure h...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $266K *

Transform the future of robotics by architecting advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with global teams to drive innovation in mobile and humanoid robotics, ensuring optimal performance and manufa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $266K *

Join a dynamic team to architect cutting-edge robotic hardware solutions, driving innovation in humanoid and mobile robotics. Collaborate globally to enhance technology differentiation and optimize sy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovative hardware products by collaborating with engineering teams, defining requirements, and ensuring successful market launches while prioritizing customer satisfaction and business goal...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$264K - $350K *

Architect end-to-end embedded software solutions for satellite systems. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive innovation, and ensure high reliability in mission-critical environments while managing sof...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Manage and execute software and firmware delivery plans for regulated instrumentation, ensuring alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving software and firmware delivery for regulated instrumentation. This role requires technical leadership to manage cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely execution of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance automotive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and drive technology from concept to p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $144K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring leaders and driving organizational success in a collaborative environ...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $192K *

Partner with us to develop cutting-edge firmware and electrical designs for phased array systems in defense and aerospace. Lead innovative projects and optimize performance while working with a skille...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing firmware program timelines, ensuring quality and timely delivery for connected devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions and maintain robust com...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading the manufacturing team to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure equipment efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a collabora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Drive the future of factory design by leading comprehensive programs from concept to operational handoff, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement throughout the project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$214K - $300K *

Lead the charge in architecting solutions for manufacturing systems, driving software design, integrating workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency while mentoring future engineering talent with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential in AI/Datacenter Power engineering by leading NPI programs, ensuring quality and reliability while collaborating with global teams to meet ambitious production goals in a dynamic envi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Elevate the execution of strategic AI/Datacenter Power NPI programs, managing complex projects from development to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, reliability, a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$248K - $310K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic firmware engineering team focused on innovative networked irrigation solutions. Drive technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure project delivery while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $220K *

Join a collaborative team to own and elevate the web presence through design and interactive experiences, ensuring brand consistency and performance while utilizing modern frameworks and technologies...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Drive innovation in military technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions that meet stringent ind...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion global product launches, driving coordination and execution for the dV5 platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure market readiness, optimizing processes, and facilitating communicati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $165K *

Champion impactful programs by leading a high-performing team, driving execution, and fostering collaboration across functions to optimize product development and enhance organizational effectiveness...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $289K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced electronic systems, overseeing architecture, integration, and validation across hardware and software domains while mentoring multidisciplinary teams to ensure s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $236K *

Join our team to lead the design and development of innovative space-grade hardware electronics, fostering team growth and collaboration across functions to deliver high-performance antenna systems...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$159K - $239K *

Accelerate program execution by managing software deliverables across multimedia technologies and SoC platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, optimize schedules, and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.