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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$115K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to define and execute product strategies, guiding cross-functional collaboration from concept to launch. Leverage customer insights and market trends to enhance media and entertain...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch. Leverage customer insights and market trends to drive strategy and execution for innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $233K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing process development, ensuring timely deployment of custom automation and tooling for product launches. Collaborate closely with engineering and opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $157K *

Lead the charge in transforming new product designs into scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient transitions and maintain quality standards througho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $157K *

Drive innovative manufacturing solutions by leading new product introductions, ensuring efficient design transfer and production readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance product manufacturabilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $309K *

Engineer cutting-edge hardware solutions for autonomous systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate components, ensure safety, and support certification processes. Drive innovation...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Empower innovation by leading high-speed fiber optic transceiver design. Drive engineering initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance for optimal performance in a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$265K - $285K *

Lead the charge in shaping the V&V strategy and execution for complex products, ensuring safety and reliability through rigorous testing and validation processes. Collaborate across teams to drive inn...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex SAP S/4 projects, driving innovative solutions, and collaborating with business users to enhance financial systems in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading strategies for excellence across operations and partners. Drive improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency while mentoring engineers to foster a culture...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation and excellence as you lead complex software releases and AI integration, collaborating with global teams to ensure zero-downtime reliability and optimal performance across our enterpr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $196K *

Transform test engineering for mixed-signal products by architecting innovative test solutions and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and drive next-generation techno...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Champion product innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, support marketing efforts, and ensure customer satisfaction through technical expertise and docume...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $144K *

Empower innovation in wildfire mitigation by collaborating with customers and R&D teams. Leverage technical expertise to translate customer needs into practical product features and support impactful...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $144K *

Accelerate wildfire mitigation efforts by collaborating with customers and R&D teams. Shape innovative solutions that improve grid resiliency, translating complex needs into user-friendly products. Tr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of high-performance AI power solutions. Drive product strategy, build a talented team, and ensure market leadership while managing the complete product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $311K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced silicon packaging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outputs that meet technical and reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future by leading a cross-disciplinary engineering team to build a data-driven marketplace aligning cyber capabilities with operational demand, ensuring system integrity, quality, and custom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product qual...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Champion the development and optimization of embedded firmware for cutting-edge access control products. Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure robust NFC/RFID communications and secure integr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $127K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive hardware project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Manage schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication while fostering collaboration to meet proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $222K *

Explore innovative signal processing solutions by designing, testing, and validating advanced algorithms. Collaborate on end-to-end system simulations to meet performance specifications and analyze re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining analog hardware design, driving innovative mixed-signal technology from concept to silicon. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance performance and efficiency in cuttin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in an impactful role owning production systems that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate directly with founders and engineers to deliver functional software solutions, driving improvements...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $210K *

Make your mark at the forefront of rocket engine innovation. Drive the design and development of mechanical systems for hypergolic propulsion while mentoring teams and executing complex engineering so...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.