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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$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

$100K - $140K *

Design and optimize retail display solutions, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Lead engineering efforts from concept to production across diverse retail sectors, driv...

2 days ago

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

$114K - $185K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing and test engineering, managing a multidisciplinary team to enhance production quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while driving continuous improvement and coll...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, drive operational efficiency, and ensure timely product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to innovate and implement strategie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative BT systems by influencing design and collaborating across teams. Drive enhancements in wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and cellular, while specifying requirements and improving ov...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Empower embedded software development by enhancing CI/CD pipelines, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tools and workflows for efficient software integrati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing embedded software development through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve productivity...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $226K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of networking and edge-compute products. Leverage your expertise to lead validation strategies, drive technical decisions, and mentor engineers while ensuring pro...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $255K *

Drive end-to-end product lifecycle for innovative data center storage solutions, ensuring successful transition from prototype to mass production by collaborating with global teams and managing financ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team in HW/SW co-design, driving architectural innovation and technical excellence. Shape silicon definition through hands-on engineering and strategic management, ensuring software-fir...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Optimize technical customer engagement through effective program management, aligning packaging strategies with performance goals, and ensuring seamless integration of new product introductions in col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $243K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Manager, driving innovative mechanical infrastructure strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration, define product roadmaps, and ensure alignment on compl...

2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $225K *

Transform cutting-edge embedded platforms for electric vehicles, owning the software that powers crucial vehicle architecture and services while working collaboratively across engineering teams to del...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $239K *

Elevate hardware design and system engineering by leading advanced processing system development. Ensure technical integrity and compliance while driving innovation through digital transformation prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $185K *

Lead technical innovation in the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability and compliance from concept through commercial rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project management to new heights by guiding multidisciplinary technical teams through complex product development initiatives, ensuring successful execution from concept to commercialization...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of semiconductor assembly by designing and testing high-performance electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $135K *

Innovate the future of comfort by leading the New Product Introduction process from concept to market. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows, enhance product launches, and drive automation...

1 week ago

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

$254K - $381K *

Drive innovation by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance data infrastructure for scalable experimentation. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to translate advanced statistical metho...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $230K *

Transform quality engineering by driving initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of engineering and technology! Lead diverse project teams and drive the development of cutting-edge electrical and software solutions for industrial lift trucks, en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform manufacturing engineering by leading the establishment and scaling of production at a new facility. Drive strategy, build teams, and ensure operational excellence in aerospace and defense ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.