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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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building innovative 5G solutions. In this role, you will own the entire ASIC verification process, forging new paths in semiconductor technology while ensuring reliability and perfo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$62K - $140K *

Innovate with us to integrate and test cutting-edge systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to drive system concepts and enhance testability, while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the pre-silicon verification processes for complex GPU designs, ensuring efficiency and excellence. Collaborate on architecture and develop advanced testing strategies to propel innovative so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage with a dynamic project team to integrate and test spacecraft electronics, ensuring quality and performance. Lead efforts in troubleshooting and implementing engineering changes while utilizing...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Test and Evaluation engineer, supporting hypersonic weapon capabilities for the U.S. Army and Navy. Engage in all test phases, from planning to execution, ensuring effective t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $182K *

Advance device performance by optimizing DC parametric test programs for FET wafer probing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate characterization and support production test deve...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring compliance with DO-178 and DO-254 standards. Collaborate with engineers and certification authorities to enhance software quali...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer reliable embedded software for pioneering microreactor systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure safe operation through effective firmware development, integrating sensors and hardware to e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical device performance and compliance. Lead design verification projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure product reliability and regu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Transform the future of sensing technology as a Sr. Hardware Engineer, driving innovative solutions for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation as a Sr. Hardware Engineer, driving next-gen sensing solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver quality products, ensuring reliability and performance in utility and industrial...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $232K *

Join us to drive the physical design of cutting-edge GPU technologies, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance methodologies in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$164K - $232K *

Lead the charge in GPU physical design, executing synthesis, placement, and verification to optimize performance and power. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate methodologies and tackle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$164K - $232K *

Drive the physical design of advanced GPU architectures, executing synthesis, placement, and verification tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and innovate methodolog...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $125K *

Drive innovation in embedded systems by developing emulation tools and models that enhance analysis and experimentation of cyber-physical platforms, ensuring robust performance and security in critica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead the Requirements Management team to ensure comprehensive capture and control of technical and regulatory requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance naval program success and operati...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical validation for robotics. You'll lead hands-on testing, ensuring our robots meet durability and reliability standards through innovative test plans and thorough...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage mechanical design and prototyping for automotive electronics, focusing on NX CAD development and reliability testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance thro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading spacecraft vehicle-level verification and testing. Engage early in development to ensure readiness for integration, collaborating with experts to define and execute co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $122K *

Help us enhance electronic hardware testing and prototype development by performing tests, documenting processes, and collaborating with engineers to support innovative solutions in a dynamic team env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Architect and implement a robust quality strategy, ensuring reliability across our software stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality from design to deployment, leveraging modern...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $179K *

Help us architect and optimize GPU cores, ensuring performance and power goals are met through innovative verification and testing methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excel...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.