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 - $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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering processes globally, leading initiatives that enhance software development and compliance across diverse teams. Drive impactful change and ensure sustainable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee shipbuilding projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards while managing engineering deliverables and guiding teams through design to delivery phases...

Levis, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in providing installation and maintenance support for design environments. Collaborate with engineers to streamline processes and enhance tool integration, ensuring seamless design wor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in optimizing design environments and support tools by implementing automation and providing technical assistance, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the design process and effe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Shape the future of Silicon Design by providing engineering support for EDA tools, methodologies, and design flows. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance design environments, ensu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving the installation and support of design environments and EDA tools for external Foundry customers, ensuring efficient methodologies and enhancing design flows for optimal pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage electronic component selection, ensuring alignment on availability and cost while supporting design engineering for innovative hardware solutions in e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $240K *

Shape the future of advanced hardware design by leading strategic architecture, driving innovative solutions, and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge networking technologies acr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Engage in real-time control firmware development for advanced power conversion systems. Collaborate closely with controls engineers to implement and verify control loops, ensuring safety and performan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $220K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge compiler technologies that enhance performance and scalability across Intel architectures, collaborating with global teams to drive innovation in softwar...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by developing functionalities for outdoor products. Participate in design, testing, and technical leadership while collaborating with peers and mentoring ju...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $95K *

Design and develop electronic circuits and testing methods for innovative products. Collaborate with teams for effective product development while applying engineering principles to create efficient s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $208K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic team of Systems Engineers, driving technical performance and program success across complex aerospace projects while fostering collaboration and innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in hardware design and failure analysis to tackle complex engineering challenges, collaborate with suppliers, and communicate insights to drive innovation...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion a transformative role in manufacturing operations, leading production teams to establish efficient processes and ensure safety while scaling operations from early builds to sustained producti...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $274K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence by leading a talented team in developing intuitive applications that enhance truck drivers' experiences. Focus on delivering high-impact features, operational relia...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $182K *

Unlock the potential of semiconductor manufacturing by driving improvements in High Density Plasma Etch Equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and ensure optimal perf...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $127K *

Shape the future of customer relations by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing service quality, and driving operational improvements. Be the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Lead engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality customer-facing products. Drive technical direction, champion modern practices, and ensure robust, reusable UI architectures across product tea...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform compliance management by leading international teams to ensure product adherence to regulatory standards. Drive projects and foster collaboration across design and engineering, balancing lea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining hardware/software integration in automotive. As a Scrum Manager, you'll lead a cross-functional team, ensuring high-value optimization work aligns with Agile objectives a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Scrum Manager, leading hardware optimization efforts in a fast-paced automotive environment. Drive Agile practices, manage backlogs, and collaborate across teams to deliver hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock new opportunities by joining a dynamic team that supports component selection and qualification for cutting-edge power converter technologies, enhancing product quality and operational efficien...

Reposted 2 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.