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.

Find Hardware Test Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$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

$152K - $287K *

Join a team that’s revolutionizing VLSI design through innovative full-stack engineering. Build scalable web applications, enhance performance, and improve chip design productivity while collaborating...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Innovate with us to enhance VLSI design productivity through robust web applications, collaborating with a dynamic Agile team to build scalable infrastructure and deliver exceptional user experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by testing and maintaining UAS platforms, ensuring quality and reliability through rigorous software and hardware evaluations while collaborating with engineering teams to optimize...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $105K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective issue resolution throughout the ma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $101K *

Explore the future of unmanned air vehicles by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with engineers to ensure rigorous testing and analysis, contributing to innovative aerospa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engage in hands-on deployments of cutting-edge systems for maritime missions. Leverage your expertise integrating mechanical and electrical components while troubleshooting and evolving hardware desig...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the QA function for integrating multiple products, collaborating with teams to create and execute test plans, develop automation agents, and enhance lab environments for optimal product validati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$82K - $136K *

Lead the charge in designing thermal hardware for spacecraft, ensuring compliance with requirements while collaborating across teams. Drive innovation in thermal control and protection systems, contri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $250K *

Champion product reliability by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, analyzing data, and collaborating with design teams to enhance hardware performance and durability, ensuring customer...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $250K *

Engage with our Reliability Engineering Team to ensure product robustness through innovative testing strategies and data analysis, enhancing customer satisfaction by minimizing troubleshooting and max...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $182K *

Join our team to develop advanced electronic hardware for system-level test products. You'll lead complex board designs from concept to release, collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electronic hardware by developing complex board-level designs from concept to release, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative storage and syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $241K *

Optimize core infrastructure for firmware teams through automation and robust tooling. Collaborate with engineers to enhance efficiency across development processes. Engage in problem-solving to eleva...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and releasing exterior vehicle components. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance while driving innovation in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $250K *

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic team to verify cutting-edge CPU interconnects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust test plans and environments, ensuring high performan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Principal Electrical Engineering Technician, focusing on MCU programming, firmware analysis, and quality assurance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product reli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of advanced RF hardware from prototype to production. Drive schedules, manage suppliers, and mitigate risks to ensure successful program execution while coll...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive application-specific testing of solid state transformers, ensuring optimal performance across AI data centers, utility-scale BESS, and PV plants. Collaborate with Systems Integration to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $104K *

Engage in the fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems. Utilize your expertise to ensure product reliability through rigorous testing and validation processes while coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving modernization efforts for space launch ranges. Collaborate on complex systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting to enhance capabilities and support the future of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading hardware engineering efforts to modernize space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and system integration. Collaborate with teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $200K *

Drive innovation as a GPU Design Verification Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute verification plans, ensuring the reliability of cutting-edge graphics technolog...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing test engineering for critical defense systems. Leverage your expertise to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring operational excellence and qu...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.