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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$123K - $154K *

Lead and enhance the field-testing program for innovative hardware products, ensuring reliability and quality through structured processes and cross-functional collaboration, while driving improvement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $126K *

Optimize testing processes for diode laser devices, ensuring quality and efficiency. Lead projects, mentor teams, and implement innovative solutions to enhance production and reduce costs while mainta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform product development through customer engagement, leading cross-functional teams and technical initiatives. Drive innovation and enhance reliability by managing the full lifecycle of complex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive product development by collaborating with customers and R&D teams, managing full lifecycle activities from requirements to deployment while ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfactio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $152K *

Transform your career by driving the development of innovative thermal hardware and test systems. Engage in hands-on design, fabrication, and testing across multiple disciplines, ensuring high perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Elevate quality standards in aerospace by leading inspections, managing compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to ensure product excellence and safety while fostering str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Design and optimize PCS hardware systems, ensuring seamless integration with process equipment and controls. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and maintain high sta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $159K *

Optimize the design and development of innovative video conferencing products. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to create scalable mechanical solutions, utilizing rapid prototyping and CAD t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality through manual and automated testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases, document results, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $89K *

Join us to enhance our Engineering Test Department by developing and improving RF testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability while troubleshoo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$101K - $135K *

Elevate testing standards as you ensure quality and reliability in systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions while maintaining efficient production flows and enhancing test...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive electrical Design Verification Testing for complex aerospace modules, ensuring performance and reliability from development to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance test...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $132K *

Optimize test engineering processes to ensure high-performance semiconductor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain test programs, enhance test coverage, and drive y...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize testing methodologies for hardware-in-the-loop systems, ensuring robust test plans and execution. Collaborate with engineers to enhance automation and reporting, driving quality and efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $159K *

Deliver innovative test solutions that transform real-world failures into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to define, validate, and deploy effective testing methods that ensure product re...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Elevate test solutions by transforming real-world failures into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to develop, validate, and deploy effective testing methods that ensure product reliabi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance in retail by leading testing strategies and driving best practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust test coverage and enhance solutions, while mentoring junior engi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for innovative POS solutions, driving testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the retail experience through comprehens...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team as you influence test strategies and validate production processes. Utilize your analytical skills to ensure compliance and enhance test equipment, contributing to innovative solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Innovate solutions as a Production Test Engineer II, leveraging data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action to enhance test strategies and ensure compliance in a dynamic production environment. Mak...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining production testing! Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize test processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Dri...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and testing embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and functionality while ensuring robust testing method...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize advanced SoC devices for AI compute and inference. Collaborate across silicon, software, and customer programs to tackle complex semiconductor test challenges in a hand...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance automated test systems for integrated circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product validation and manufacturing solutions while mentoring junior...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product launches by ensuring top-notch quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in Python and Swift to enhance demo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.