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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$145K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance supplier performance and quality in electronics. Leverage your expertise in supplier development and engineering to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure c...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the mechanical architecture of advanced jet engine systems, guiding design from prototype to flight qualification. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure high standards in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative solutions by developing embedded software and firmware for cutting-edge smart optics systems. Collaborate closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and reliable oper...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to support PCB-based RF and power electronics design, testing, and repair. Leverage your hands-on skills and analytical expertise to enhance product performance and reliability in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Join a team that's designing and maintaining advanced software and firmware systems for engineering and defense applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions while adher...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining product design through advanced ergonomics. Collaborate across disciplines to drive user studies, define specifications, and ensure performance requirements for innovativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $220K *

Advance innovative RF filter software solutions through collaboration with engineers and physicists, enhancing design tools while delivering high-performance capabilities. Join a dynamic team to influ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Engage in end-to-end product ownership by designing user-friendly interfaces and intelligent agents that automate troubleshooting. Collaborate with customers to innovate solutions transforming complex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of embedded hardware by designing Linux-capable boards for demanding environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on hardware design, development, and testing. Collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring compliance with customer and company standards while enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Innovate cutting-edge hardware systems for missile-warning capabilities, ensuring seamless collaboration with software and mission engineers. Drive project success and meet contract requirements withi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Champion cutting-edge hardware designs to enhance missile-warning capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and innovate ground systems for legacy and next-gen satellites, ensu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion our manufacturing operations by leading assembly, testing, and quality control for advanced UAS. Drive team development and process improvements to ensure safe, reliable aircraft delivery whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software solutions that enhance field applications and laboratory automation. Collaborate across teams to optimize software and hardware integration while ensuring high reliability...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon-carbon manufacturing through strategic analysis and innovative inspection methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and drive tran...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Lead from the production floor to optimize processes and drive performance in a fast-paced injection molding environment. Collaborate with teams to meet production goals while ensuring quality and eff...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $148K *

Contribute to the development of innovative medical devices by leading the design, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Unlock innovative solutions in medical device development by leading the design, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust distributed systems that ensure fault-tolerance and efficiency while managing complex evaluation loops across diverse devices and high-throughput simul...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $176K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen 6G technology by leading high-performance hardware development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving circuit design and validation to create innovative pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative analog design solutions, leading complex circuit projects from concept to production while mentoring engineers and enhancing design methodologies in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Design, test, and optimize electronic hardware and firmware for advanced RADAR systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet specifications and regulatory compliance, driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $255K *

Accelerate product readiness as a New Product Introduction Leader, driving cross-functional collaboration and managing the phase gate framework to ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions in a f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading complex mechanical systems projects across diverse sectors. Oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions while collaborating with multidis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.