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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads Manufacturing and Test Engineering initiatives, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective production through strategic collaboration, process improvement, and leadership in a dyn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $232K *

Elevate your career by driving the adoption of high-performance embedded compute solutions. Engage with customers and partners in Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial sectors, shaping product strategy a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $232K *

Accelerate the adoption of high-performance edge computing systems by engaging with customers and partners, shaping product strategy, and driving market success of advanced processor technologies in c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $232K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role supporting mission-critical edge computing, engaging customers and partners to accelerate adoption of advanced multicore processors for aerospace, defense, and in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion manufacturing excellence by leading engineering strategies, driving automation, and enhancing asset reliability across multiple U.S. facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to imp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product quality by leading test strategies and architectures. Drive best practices in testing, mentor engineers, and enhance automation across diverse software platforms to ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing optimized digital circuits for mixed-signal applications. Collaborate across the product lifecycle to deliver high-quality silicon solutions w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production processes while managing a skilled engineering team. Drive continuous improvements, enhance product quality, and ensure manufacturing efficiency within a dynam...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $210K *

Shape customer-focused projects by overseeing technical and commercial solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliver on packaging, testing, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Optimize engineering processes and support manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $241K *

Lead the charge in modernizing residential software applications, overseeing a diverse team of engineers and managers. Drive architectural decisions, enhance delivery practices, and cultivate a collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $164K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of hardware and software integration, driving innovative solutions through collaboration and technical expertise in a dynamic engineering environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading a team in developing piezoelectric ceramic materials and processes. Drive technical excellence, support product development, and align engineering efforts with market nee...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $95K *

Drive the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components, collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical requirements while generating detailed technical dat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the architectural strategy for next-gen AI systems in immersive computing, focusing on hardware design for AI inference and imaging pipelines across VR, AR, and wearable devices, ensuring optimal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies by applying your materials engineering expertise to sustain and innovate critical aerospace products, ensuring quality and reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you support production operations, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement in aerospace product development, ensuring quality and efficiency in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a pioneering team to architect ultra-low-power Edge AI MCUs, defining cutting-edge software architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware/software interaction and dri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Engineer comprehensive ASIC verification strategies for quantum computing, leading test development and execution. Mentor engineers, oversee contractor deliverables, and ensure high-quality integratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $263K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative product development in Interventional Urology. Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team to design and enhance groundbreaking medical devices that improve patient outc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading firmware innovation in optical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge solutions, while mentoring junior engineers in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Empower cross-functional teams to cultivate strategic partnerships with CM/ODM partners, driving innovation in AR/VR product development through effective negotiation and collaboration for optimal sup...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.