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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$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, delivering innovative customer projects while fostering growth and collaboration. Engage closely with clients to ensure qual...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading firmware innovation for cutting-edge wearable devices. Drive technical strategy, develop engineering talent, and ensure reliable delivery across a dynamic product road...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $270K *

Engineer user-mode components for Fabric, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate across teams to optimize runtime libraries and support pre-silicon environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Drive innovation as you design and maintain user-mode components for accelerators, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team, driving technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration throughout the lifecycle of innovative medical devices, fro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and enhance production efficiency by leading cross-functional teams. Drive improvements in product quality and manufacturability while resolving complex engineering ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize process engineering strategies and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing efficiency, drive automation, and mentor teams while ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Design and own scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and make architectural decisions in a dynamic en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to design and manage LV/MV systems, ensuring compliance and innovation across diverse industrial sectors. Lead strategic initiatives in automation and contro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering in critical industries. Lead innovative projects, mentor engineers, and drive compliance while overseeing complex automation and control...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $175K *

Transform your career by collaborating on cutting-edge RF hardware systems. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions in radar and electronic warfare...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing product management excellence by leading a skilled group of Product Managers. Drive strategy and execution for embedded computing and server programs, ensuring alignment a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $242K *

Drive the development of next-gen AI server platforms, providing technical leadership and solving complex hardware challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of embedded firmware by leading a skilled team, ensuring high-quality delivery through collaboration, technical guidance, and disciplined execution aligned with product and bu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading firmware development for complex storage products. Drive technical excellence, manage diverse talent, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining advanced packaging solutions for next-gen Ethernet technologies. Lead the design and execution of innovative IC package architectures, ensuring optimal performance and co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead a multidisciplinary design team to create cutting-edge semiconductor facilities. Manage complex projects from inception through permitting and construction, ensuring optimal efficiency and collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a Sr. Manager in Software Engineering, leading real-time platform initiatives. Oversee technology strategies, mentor talent, and ensure delivery excellence while collaborating acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Drive the evolution of a high-impact developer platform, enhancing autonomous agent architectures and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize best practices and foster fast, s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic lab team to drive innovative OEM solutions, collaborating with partners and engineers to meet market demands and enhance product offerings through technical ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer global measurement standards as you lead a top-tier metrology lab, bridging Hardware Engineering and Quality. Drive product reliability through advanced analysis and a zero-error philosophy, e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$161K - $196K *

Transform complex electrical systems by providing senior technical leadership in design, integration, and troubleshooting. Mentor engineers and drive projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring h...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance manufacturing processes, improve quality, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop complex software for aerospace navigation systems, integrating sensor data into comprehensive flight guidance solutions while driving innovative problem-solvi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of avionics by developing core flight management software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with certification standards while enhancing software quality a...

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.