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 *

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

$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

$62K - $237K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical solutions for rugged environments, overseeing the full design cycle from concept to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle com...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $237K *

Invent innovative mechanical solutions to complex challenges, guiding projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and prototype state-of-the-art systems for a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading large-scale distributed systems projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and execution plans, ensuring reliable, low-latency ser...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $124K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mechanical aircraft interiors to meet customer specifications and FAA requirements, leveraging advanced CAD tools while collaborating across teams to enhance p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining high-speed memory interfaces by leading the architecture and design of DDR5/DDR6 PHYs. Drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to e...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Transform the future of high-performance electronics by leading the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge hardware solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Own the entire lifec...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering high-performance electronic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment, owning all aspects of hardware design from developm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $178K *

Transform the production of control electronics systems, leading a team to ensure quality and efficiency in medium-volume assembly processes while managing the entire lifecycle from design to delivery...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer engineering excellence by leading site operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in a mission-critical environment. Drive startup, commissioning, and sustaining engineering init...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $133K *

Create innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system control and monitoring for advanced products. Leverage your expertise in software development and tr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $152K *

Unlock your potential as a key Project Manager, guiding semiconductor product innovations and enhancements. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage deliverables, and ensure project success throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design high-speed analog circuits for next-gen AI technologies. You'll tackle complex challenges in circuit architecture, verification, and silicon implementation, contributing...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform customer needs into manufacturable products by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and cost targets are met while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions on tim...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge ASICs for space and ground infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts to optimize package design, ensuring reliable connectivity for global...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $265K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge ASIC packages for space and ground infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize designs that enhance global connectivity and dr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts, driving scalable, secure applications for federal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle mission-critical challenges in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative package designs by leading architecture and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SI/PI performance across silicon technologies while leveraging...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in embedded software development, focusing on real-time applications using C/C++. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing systems and support new hardware initiatives, ensuring rel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.