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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$95K - $115K *

Optimize testing processes and collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and reliability. Contribute to the development of automated solutions and ensure compliance with regulatory stand...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $212K *

Transform verification strategies to ensure high-quality, bug-free designs for next-gen servers. Collaborate across teams to enhance functionality and performance, driving innovation in board and syst...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of advanced power management devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement effective testing strategies, ensuring product quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize test strategies for advanced multi-rail power management devices, collaborating closely with design and production teams to ensure quality and efficiency from silicon characterization to volu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and performance. As a QA Test Engineer, you'll balance testing legacy VB.NET applications with modern web solutions, leveraging cutting-edge t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive product excellence by developing and implementing test procedures for cable and wire harness assemblies, ensuring quality and functionality through rigorous testing and collaboration with design...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $170K *

Design and develop mechanical and thermal hardware solutions, collaborating with teams to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness. Utilize engineering principles to analyze and validate designs, con...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality and performance by investigating failures, driving corrective actions, and supporting test engineering efforts. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by designing and executing tests for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. Collaborate with Agile teams to validate features, track defects, and enhance testing processes using AI tools fo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality engineering for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. You'll design and execute tests, validate features, and collaborate with Agile teams to ensure top-notch softw...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by validating features and tracking defects across Agile teams. Leverage AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement in QA stan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and executing tests for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. Collaborate with Agile teams to validate features, track defects, and enhance testing processes using AI tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $108K *

Support our team by managing requirement derivation and verification for the Command Systems Integration and Test Team, ensuring compliance and executing comprehensive test plans while coordinating in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $108K *

Engage in developing and executing test plans to ensure systems meet specifications. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and analyze data, enhancing system performance while ensuring compliance wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Innovate AI-driven automation across the software development lifecycle, enhancing build, CI, testing, and release processes. Collaborate with engineers to establish foundational tools and methodologi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $149K *

Optimize SoC debugging processes by leveraging your expertise to enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive innovative sol...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Shape the future of technology by performing complex SoC debug tasks, ensuring reliability and performance across systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product readiness and drive innovat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Unlock your potential as a SoC Debug Engineer, driving reliability and performance in cutting-edge products. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance debug processes and ensure product readiness, mak...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing product reliability and performance through advanced SoC debugging. Leverage your expertise to isolate failures and optimize processes, driving innovation in cu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by designing rugged embedded control systems for industrial applications. Own the hardware design process from schematics to prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer GPU validation efforts by developing systems to ensure high-quality graphics performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results across various devices and pl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Drive innovation by leading hardware design for secure communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions, oversee development lifecycles, and mentor...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $197K *

Optimize your career by driving DFT architecture and validation for cutting-edge ASICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance test access mechanisms and ensure robust integration across t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $170K *

Take ownership of propulsion test campaigns, ensuring engine performance and safety. Collaborate with engineers to design test setups, develop software, and lead live hot-fire runs, driving innovation...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Empower secure cloud operations by serving as the key liaison between DoD security officials and industry partners, ensuring compliance and effective onboarding for classified cloud environments...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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.