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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$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...

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  •   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

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product quality and yield improvements in a dynamic, continuous improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead critical electronics programs, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional collaboration. Manage customer relationships, coordinate engagement across teams, and drive continuous improvements t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to develop firmware for cutting-edge consumer products, optimizing embedded systems for performance and efficiency, and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to deliver imm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $165K *

Lead the charge in complex product launches, driving NPI initiatives from kickoff to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, and operational readiness...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of flight software for next-gen avionics systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape architecture and processes, ensuring reliability and performance in mission-c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Transform the hardware lifecycle by leading system validation and deployment for advanced computing platforms, utilizing extensive collaboration across teams to enhance performance and reliability in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead end-to-end validation and deployment of innovative Compute and Storage hardware, ensuring system performance, reliability, and effective debugging across diverse teams and components in data cent...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead system validation and deployment of advanced hardware in data centers. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, diagnose issues, and drive new platform enablement f...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $265K *

Champion technical leadership in a cross-functional team, driving cloud and infrastructure solutions. Manage project timelines, prioritize deliverables, and ensure alignment with program milestones wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in sustaining engineering initiatives, ensuring product performance, compliance, and lifecycle management. Collaborate across teams to drive engineering changes and enhance operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with impactful engineering programs that enhance product performance and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and sustainability of existing products while mana...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional programs to enhance product performance and compliance. Drive engineering changes and lifecycle management for existing products, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $210K *

Lead FPGA architecture and design initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive projects from concept through testing while ensuring adherence to high ethical standards and compliance in a dynamic Agile en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $181K *

Accelerate the development of manufacturing systems for 1X robots, managing processes from prototype to production. Drive quality and scalability through innovative testing, tooling, and problem-solvi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $198K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge technology by leading a dynamic team in designing advanced electrical control systems for state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes, while mentoring engineers and driving inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery and design processes by leading a multidisciplinary team. Drive collaboration and operational excellence to ensure client satisfaction and technical quality in construction p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$219K - $279K *

Lead and inspire a team of electrical engineers in developing innovative consumer products, driving excellence from concept through production, ensuring quality and compliance across global standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the implementation and management of enterprise tools, ensuring effective adoption and continuous improvement across creative and product teams in a collaborative environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive hands-on testing and documentation to validate hardware solutions, bridging customers, Sales, and Engineering. Enhance product quality and accelerate design-ins for industrial and medical applic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $210K *

Design cutting-edge PCB solutions from concept to production, ensuring high-speed performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative electronic designs that drive techno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$154K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative networking solutions by designing next-gen switches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and address customer needs, ensuring high performance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$154K - $225K *

Shape the future of networking by leading the design and development of innovative cloud-connected switches, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions for small b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you lead high-performance PCB design projects. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and shape innovative hardware solutions, enhancing product quality and manufacturabili...

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  •   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.