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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$180K - $200K *

Transform the future of defense technology by designing innovative mechanical systems. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to develop components for cutting-edge UAS programs, collaborating with cro...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock innovative packaging solutions by bridging material properties with performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive testing, analysis, and sustainable design, ensuring optimal fun...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $160K *

Transform the future of data center design by leading innovative electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance while driving continuous i...

6 days ago

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

$92K - $138K *

Manage design efforts for Nacelle components in commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements. Collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and efficiency while l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Architect design solutions for Nacelle components, ensuring compliance with standards. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while driving engineering changes and techn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K *

Engage with a dynamic team to design and optimize innovative consumer products. Contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production, while gaining hands-on exper...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading the design and analysis of critical flight hardware. Leverage your expertise to drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while owning projects from concept throug...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $289K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced mixed signal electronics, driving architecture, integration, and validation efforts across hardware, software, and firmware domains while ensuring successful pro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency on the capacitor line. Lead initiatives to enhance yield, reduce costs, and maintain process discipline while f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of innovative medical devices, managing projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with clients, mentor engineers, and drive design excellence while ensuring compliance and qu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $159K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team, driving project execution and talent management while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $151K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative energy solutions. Collaborate on the design and integration of cutting-edge Solid State Transformer products, tackling complex challeng...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in leading a team of engineers to design and develop mechanical systems for aerospace applications. Oversee project management, ensure compliance with specifications, and enhance team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $250K *

Empower your career by leading engineering initiatives in solar technology. Collaborate across departments to drive innovative solutions for utility-scale projects while ensuring alignment with design...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$272K - $431K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team focused on GPU-accelerated applications and Cloud Native technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while tac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to design and develop innovative refrigerated products, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while enhancing customer-focused solutions in the food retail indus...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using Container technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced env...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative GPU-accelerated solutions. Drive the development of cutting-edge container technologies while collaborating across engineering teams...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by owning power flow for AC/DC systems in low-voltage applications. Collaborate with engineers to design rugged, high-reliability power electronics for autonomous charging platfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Transform the future of cloud-native technologies by leading a dynamic team focused on GPU-accelerated applications, container orchestration, and innovative software solutions in a fast-paced environm...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Empower a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using cutting-edge container technologies. Lead engineering efforts in Kubernetes and Confidential Containers, ensuring seamless integra...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Innovate the future of semiconductor testing by developing advanced system-level methodologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance silicon quality and performance, leveraging AI-driven insights for e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$254K *

Lead the charge in product marketing strategy and execution, driving vision, alignment, and competitive positioning for a flagship product line while fostering cross-functional collaboration and custo...

Reposted 4 days 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.