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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $204K *

Lead the charge in developing critical software applications, executing all phases of the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Unlock potential by executing validation tests and troubleshooting hardware issues. Collaborate with engineers to support root cause investigations and enhance quality in a dynamic technology environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $226K *

Design innovative IC testers and lead hardware development for DRAM and Flash systems, influencing architecture and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions through collaborative processes and mentor...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $162K *

Join our engineering team as a Software Test Engineer, where you'll design and automate tests for diverse projects, ensuring software reliability for government and commercial clients. Collaborate clo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing and validating SoC and CPU tests. Collaborate with designers to enhance system-level software platforms and debug critical issues in b...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of SoC and CPU tests, ensuring robust validation through collaboration with designers. Engage in debugging and maintain system-level software platforms to enhance performance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $258K *

Advance your career by leading the development of a robust AI retrieval platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering tools and ensure operational excellence while tackling complex technic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $258K *

Lead the charge in developing a reliable AI retrieval platform, collaborating across teams to enhance engineering tools and documentation access while ensuring operational excellence and measurable ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $115K *

Transform software testing by leading validation efforts for automotive connectivity projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance test processes and adopt cutting-edge technologies, ensuring high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality assurance processes to ensure product integrity and compliance. Lead audits, support the Quality Management System, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform mission planning through expert test engineering, developing and executing comprehensive test plans while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure operational suitability and success in...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in automotive PMIC verification, leveraging your expertise in mixed-signal methodologies to mentor engineers and drive innovative strategies across product platforms, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by owning the testing and validation of designs into flight-ready hardware. Collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure rigorous testing and data-driven improvements in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in transforming designs into flight-ready hardware through rigorous testing and analysis. Collaborate across engineering and operations to validate systems, ensuring high-quality perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Innovate software solutions for automated test equipment, integrating C++ and C# expertise. Collaborate in a hands-on, multidisciplinary team to enhance test workflows and ensure system verification i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in power management, focusing on DC/DC buck converters. Collaborate with R&D and customers to ensure successful product adoption through expert design...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer the future of embedded software testing by leading validation efforts for innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement comprehensive test strategies, en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading mixed-signal verification for automotive power management devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovation in verification meth...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform mixed-signal verification for automotive power management devices. Lead the design and implementation of verification environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $298K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of low power Wireless SoCs by developing innovative timing constraints and ensuring timing closure for complex multi-core systems. Collaborate globally to driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $191K *

Drive validation efforts for advanced ASIC/SoC products, ensuring high-quality silicon results through hands-on testing, systematic debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate product quality by driving scalable solutions as a Systems Validation Engineer. Leverage your expertise in system architecture and validation to enhance performance across diverse platforms, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.