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 - $130K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing complex military radar systems, ensuring operational readiness and support for critical US and Allied missions. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $251K *

Elevate software development by leading teams to enhance traffic surveillance systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in safety-critical embedded software projects while managing scope, cost, and cer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Cross Section Engineer, focusing on testing, analysis, and signature-reduction for advanced aerospace systems. Leverage your expertise in RCS chamber operations and rada...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Lead physical design efforts for complex ASIC and SoC projects, ensuring optimal timing, power, and performance from RTL to tapeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional development efforts in semiconductor production, ensuring timely delivery and integration of hardware projects, while fostering collaboration among engineering teams and managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $129K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and drive operational excellence through data-driven process improvements and hands-on...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing a mechanical testing lab, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating on multiple projects and supporting regulatory requirements for medical devices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and analysis of gas turbine engine components, ensuring compliance and performance through advanced stress analysis and project coordination. Collaborate with teams to drive process im...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with global teams to enhance aerospace product designs, resolve materials obsolescence, and improve supply chain performance for commercial and military aircraft syst...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative critical power solutions. Leverage your project management expertise to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring exceptional results and seamless execution in a d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $178K *

Drive enterprise product lifecycle management initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to define needs, translate them into actionable requirements, and enhance product development efficiency ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $169K *

Advance the future of wearable vision technology by leading complex projects from concept to industrialization. Collaborate with top engineers to deliver innovative optical solutions while ensuring qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $169K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technical solutions for advanced spectacle lens development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from concept to industrializat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $169K *

Join us to lead innovative projects in advanced spectacle lens development, driving technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Shape the future of wearable vision technology while managi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Manage and optimize engineering operations in a luxury hotel, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient maintenance. Lead a diverse team, oversee projects, and enhance guest satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$61K - $99K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic ASIC design team focused on high-speed integrated circuit development, collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions for cutting-edge technology...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform embedded systems by designing firmware and GUIs, collaborating with engineering teams, and troubleshooting hardware issues. Leverage your expertise to innovate and enhance product functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timely execution and collaboration across sales, engineering, and production teams. Drive revenue growth while maintaining compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$253K - $342K *

Drive the development and integration of RF Payload software systems, leading a diverse engineering team to enhance mission outcomes and deliver innovative solutions for satellite networking and groun...

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

$130K - $155K *

Engineer cutting-edge PAM4 optical transceivers for data centers and AI/ML applications. Lead cross-functional teams from design to production, ensuring compliance and performance through innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $153K *

Reimagine fulfillment engineering by designing innovative systems for large-scale automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and safety in cutting-edge facilities, driving Chewy's growth...

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $153K *

Pioneer innovative fulfillment solutions by designing and executing large-scale automation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety and rel...

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $153K *

Empower innovation by designing and executing large-scale fulfillment systems. Leverage engineering expertise to enhance automation and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and reli...

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $153K *

Drive the design and execution of large-scale fulfillment centers, utilizing engineering expertise and data analysis to enhance automation and efficiency across facilities, ensuring safety and scalabi...

3 weeks ago

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

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.