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 - $110K *

Engage in advanced product development to enhance manufacturing processes for surface mount technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, drive innovations, and ment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you innovate cutting-edge AI server platforms, collaborating across functions to enhance design, testing, and documentation for high-performance computing solutions in a fast-pa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving modernization efforts for space launch ranges. Collaborate on complex systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting to enhance capabilities and support the future of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading hardware engineering efforts to modernize space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and system integration. Collaborate with teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $285K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a dynamic engineering team, driving the development of cutting-edge IoT solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to create exceptional user experiences and elevate our...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $208K *

Elevate your career by managing and advancing our Enterprise Risk Management program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity risks, lead executive reporting, and drive stra...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $146K *

Elevate equipment performance by leading strategic improvements and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and manage installation of new technol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $146K *

Innovate and enhance CVD processes as a Principal Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in semiconductor fabrication, ensuring optimal equipment performance and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $207K *

Unlock potential by managing manufacturing processes for pulser modules, driving prototype transitions to production. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance assembly operations and ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $300K *

Lead and grow a dynamic firmware organization, driving strategy and execution for embedded AI products. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements and optimize performance, while mentoring...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $230K *

Analyze and execute testing protocols for cutting-edge hardware solutions, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data center tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $278K *

Strategize product vision and multi-year strategy for Maritime Digital Production, overseeing cross-domain initiatives in manufacturing software. Lead product managers, prioritize investments, and dri...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $144K *

Drive production excellence by leading engineering initiatives that enhance new product launches. Oversee process control systems, optimize equipment utilization, and ensure timely resource delivery i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product development by leading major engineering changes and product introductions. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor peers, and ensure successful program execution whi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $211K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure by leading mechanical design for advanced rack systems. Shape innovative solutions through hands-on engineering, collaboration, and mentorship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading strategic projects that enhance operational excellence and drive quality improvements across a global manufacturing network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of robotics as a technical lead driving system integration and mechanical design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, manage cost engineering, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $104K *

Innovate in product engineering by enhancing design, manufacturability, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage changes, and deliver projects on time, ensuring quality a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$166K - $309K *

Transform the future of electronics architecture by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative proposals, and enhancing customer engagement while ensuring mission requirements are met through effectiv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Drive innovation by leading a team of electronics architects to design and develop complex systems. Collaborate on proposals and product strategies while ensuring alignment with mission requirements a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $309K *

Drive innovation in system architecture by leading a team of architects, managing proposals, and engaging with customers to develop cutting-edge electronics solutions that meet mission requirements an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $344K *

Elevate the Electronics Architect group by managing team dynamics, driving proposal strategies, and ensuring effective system architecture development. Lead recruitment and foster customer engagement...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $344K *

Partner with us to lead the Electronics Architect group, driving system architecture development and team management while supporting proposals and product strategies in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $309K *

Shape the future of electronics architecture by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative proposals, and enhancing product development strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver cutting-edg...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $280K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical integration and architecture for innovative products. Drive system-level performance, collaborate cross-functionally, and set design standards in this pivotal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.