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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$105K - $175K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative manufacturing processes for cutting-edge electro-optic devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success from design to high-volume...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of advanced packaging by leading collaborative innovation initiatives, driving joint development projects, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse teams and partners t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping hardware reliability for cutting-edge autonomous construction machines. Lead engineering programs and work cross-functionally to ensure optimal machine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Drive the development of high-performance server motherboards by collaborating with engineers and partners to ensure top-quality designs that meet market demands and exceed customer expectations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Take ownership of innovative hardware design projects, collaborating across teams to ensure the development of high-performance server platforms. Drive schematic capture, PCB layout review, and labora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $175K *

Manage a distributed engineering team, driving career growth and performance while actively contributing to coding and architecture. Spearhead risk engineering initiatives, optimize AWS costs, and enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on growth, performance, and technical excellence. Drive project success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous imp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on growth, performance, and technical excellence. Drive project success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading engineering firm by building and guiding a high-performing team. Focus on leadership, recruitment, and technical oversight while managing projects and fostering a cult...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor teams on diverse control system projects, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction. Drive project completion while adhering to budget and schedule, fostering a collabora...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse control system projects, guiding teams and ensuring successful execution. Provide engineering support, manage project tasks, and foster customer relationships while adhering to quality st...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $155K *

Lead the development and maintenance of embedded software for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $260K *

Advance embedded software solutions by developing real-time control software and firmware for motor drives and device drivers, ensuring safety and accuracy in mission-critical systems across R&D and p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $211K *

Deliver innovative high-speed IC package solutions by leading development, electrical design, and modeling efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in hardware and software development, managing integrated systems design to drive innovation and excellence in technology solutions. Collaborate across functions to enh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading ASIC front-end physical design workflows for cutting-edge generative AI products. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and optimize high-performance systems in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $230K *

Lead the charge in mechanical engineering management, overseeing complex projects, improving processes, and developing teams while ensuring high-quality product designs to support superior mission sys...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $189K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by providing leadership, project oversight, and strategic direction in mechanical systems for ICBM Sustainment. Drive innovation and best practices while ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Transform engineering capabilities by leading a skilled team, enhancing internal training, and engaging in impactful projects, ensuring operational excellence in food and beverage processing environme...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product integration and yield enhancement through collaboration with engineering teams. Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and quality while addressing operational challenges with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer and optimize manufacturing processes for igniters and pyrotechnic devices, ensuring high-quality production and safety. Collaborate across teams to transition from prototypes to scalable prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by owning production systems that enhance appliance repair efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge AI to optimize diagnostics and service calls. Collaborate closely with engineers to rapi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aviation by leading the industrialization of complex mechanical and electromechanical products. Drive manufacturing excellence from development to production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $205K *

Drive the design and integration of electromechanical systems for advanced delivery vehicles, ensuring reliable product performance and effective collaboration across engineering disciplines from conc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.