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 - $172K *

Champion a high-performing team of engineers to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative firmware for metering devices, enhancing product functionality, and providing technical support while adhering to core values and sa...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate embedded systems by leading firmware development, collaborating across teams, and driving project milestones while mentoring junior engineers to achieve high-performance standards in a dynami...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $156K *

Optimize electrical design and execution for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering innovation. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and h...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$86K - $129K *

Tackle manufacturing challenges by optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance productivity, ensure quality, and support new product develop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Lead cross-functional programs driving impactful cloud storage solutions. You'll engineer scalable delivery, proactively manage risks, and align teams for successful end-to-end execution in a fast-pac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Drive innovative cybersecurity solutions for connected systems by leading research and development efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance the securi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and software engineering, shaping workflows that enhance reliability in agent-powered products while collaborating with teams to prioritize and resolve pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead the hardware systems for drone platforms, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging environments. Architect, build, and test innovative solutions while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform high-speed memory design by crafting and optimizing circuits for DRAM products. Collaborate globally to enhance performance, power, and reliability while innovating end-to-end processes for...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cross-functional technical projects by coordinating teams across software development, manufacturing, and IT. Focus on project execution, risk management, and system integration to ensure tim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in electronics design and sustain market-ready products through collaboration and technical expertise. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and deliver high-quality...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI hardware design, overseeing the full product development cycle from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to create manufacturabl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Engage in cutting-edge hardware design and development for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality production and lifecycl...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Lead the design and development of advanced radar systems, collaborating across teams to create innovative hardware solutions. Utilize your expertise in digital and analog design to enhance product pe...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic mobile engineering team to enhance educational technology. Drive innovation and collaboration while managing key projects that impact millions of users globally...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $152K *

Champion continuous improvement by supporting thin-film deposition processes, driving tool performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Leverage your exper...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge algorithms for robust navigation in challenging environments. Collaborate across perception, state estimation, and embedded systems to transform research int...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to build and implement data infrastructure and perception systems for automation in manufacturing. Drive innovation by transforming production lines into data-driven environments t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product excellence through technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer quality issues and enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $284K *

Transform the future of design technology by developing ESD rule decks that enhance product reliability and accelerate market readiness. Collaborate with top engineers to solve complex challenges and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $284K *

Shape the future of technology by developing ESD rule decks for cutting-edge Intel products. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance design methodologies and drive innovation in a fast-paced environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$212K - $265K *

Join us to lead a high-performing software development team, driving innovation in AI and cloud operations. Collaborate with executives to scale services and enhance product architecture, ensuring imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-functional, high-impact programs across hardware, software, and cloud services. Ensure program success from concept to production through collaboration, strategic pla...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering practices in the medical device industry by applying advanced techniques and collaborating with teams to exceed customer expectations while ensuring compliance with quality and s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.