Hardware Test Engineer Jobs

Hardware Test Engineers help ensure that electronic components, devices, and systems perform reliably, safely, and as designed. They develop test plans, build or configure test setups, run experiments, analyze results, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues. Explore vetted Hardware Test Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Hardware Test Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by product and industry, but commonly include designing test procedures, operating lab equipment, automating measurements, documenting results, and investigating failures. Hardware Test Engineers may evaluate prototypes and production units, assess performance under different operating conditions, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and firmware teams to improve products.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with electronics, test and measurement equipment, data analysis, and hardware validation. Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, environmental testing, and scripting or test-automation tools can be valuable. Clear technical communication and careful documentation are also important for presenting findings and supporting design decisions.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Hardware Test Engineers work across industries such as semiconductor, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial technology. Depending on experience and specialization, career paths may include senior test engineering, validation leadership, systems engineering, hardware quality, or engineering management.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search current Hardware Test Engineer openings, compare roles and qualifications, and find positions that align with your technical background and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your EDA/CAD expertise to innovate AI-assisted workflows for custom memory development, enhancing engineering productivity and quality through advanced automation and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $238K *

Innovate your career by developing advanced RFIC and MMIC layouts. Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize high-frequency ICs while enhancing design productivity through automation and scriptin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $211K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing system software across multiple layers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for next-generation computing systems whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $211K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions across multiple layers of the system stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance next-gen computing systems and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of aerospace technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate and mentor junior talent while ensuring high-reliability products meet rig...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $250K *

Elevate the design and development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU server solutions. Lead end-to-end hardware development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of defense technology by leading testing operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high-quality standards in environmental and functional testing while driving continu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $263K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading hardware disciplines across sites, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration to enhance performance and innovation in mission-critical syst...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $263K *

Join our team as a Discipline Execution Lead for Hardware Engineering, driving strategic initiatives across multiple sites. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to enhance processes, tools, and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate process engineering by validating equipment and developing protocols. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality systems and drive innovation in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Join us to drive the integration and testing of advanced optical systems for quantum computing. This hands-on role requires expertise in aligning subsystems and ensuring system readiness, collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $231K *

Champion innovation by designing and optimizing advanced machine learning algorithms for image and signal processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and deliver high...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at pre-silicon RTL verification, collaborating with architects and engineers to build reusable testbenches and environments. Engage in diverse projects, from power management to AI...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Develop and implement quality control processes and testing methods to ensure product reliability. Analyze defects, collaborate with suppliers, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement while ma...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize pre-silicon RTL verification across SOCs, collaborating with architects and engineers to enhance test methodologies and drive innovation in AI-assisted verification for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to drive pre-silicon RTL verification across SOCs, collaborating with architects and engineers to enhance test methodologies and ensure robust designs. Your expertise will shape th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance by validating CAD/PDM/PLM functionalities, leading testing efforts, and enhancing release processes within a collaborative, multi-site team environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join us to lead the design and deployment of advanced electronic assemblies for groundbreaking quantum computing control systems. Drive hardware strategy across multiple projects while engaging in han...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $305K *

Transform the GPU design landscape by leading a high-performance RTL and verification team. Drive innovation, architectural excellence, and deliver impactful products while mentoring engineers and ens...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join us to build and lead a hardware system validation team from the ground up, ensuring rigorous testing and reliability across diverse sectors including automotive and defense, while driving innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative server designs, driving product development from concept to launch while mentoring engineers and shaping the future of data center infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Innovate quality assurance processes for hardware development, ensuring exceptional product quality from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks, support validation, and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate the development of cutting-edge ML verification tools for CPU design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency in delivering high-performance, low...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive integration and testing for diverse training solutions, ensuring low-risk deployments and effective verification across systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and support field...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $104K *

Join a team that's advancing avionics testing by developing innovative setups, enhancing production processes, and ensuring the integrity of spacecraft systems across challenging environments. Your ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hardware Test Engineer do?question toggle

    A Hardware Test Engineer plans and performs tests to verify that electronic products, components, and systems meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. The role can include building test setups, analyzing measurements, troubleshooting failures, and documenting results.

  • What qualifications are common for Hardware Test Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for an engineering background and experience with electronics, hardware validation, test equipment, and data analysis. Depending on the position, knowledge of test automation, scripting, and industry-specific standards may also be useful.

  • Which tools do Hardware Test Engineers use?question toggle

    Tools vary by product, but may include oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, environmental test equipment, data-acquisition systems, and software or scripts for test automation and analysis.

  • Where do Hardware Test Engineers work?question toggle

    They work in industries that design or manufacture physical technology, including semiconductors, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial systems.

  • How can I find Hardware Test Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Hardware Test Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and review opportunities that match your experience and career goals.