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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$110K - $130K *

Build reliable testing frameworks to ensure Drover products excel in extreme environments. Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, manage data analysis, and collaborate across teams to deliv...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in hardware development for advanced secure communication systems, driving architecture, design, and testing while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional te...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $239K *

Execute all stages of physical design flow for complex ASICs and SoCs, driving innovative solutions in high-performance computing and low-power implementations while collaborating with cross-functiona...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $261K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Physical Design for cutting-edge ASIC and SoC projects. Collaborate across diverse domains like AI and automotive, while enhancing methodologies and automation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive innovation in design verification for high-performance IPs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate advanced architectures and ensure robust, silicon-ready designs w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $110K *

Shape the future of environmental testing by managing rigorous tests on electronic flight hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and quality through hands-on e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $111K *

Empower product excellence by leading test engineering in silicon photonics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive NPI processes, resolve test issues, and transition products smoothly to pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $111K *

Engage in a dynamic environment as a Test Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally to support new product introductions in Silicon Photonics. Lead internal operations from planning to execution, ens...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Drive DFT architecture and implementation for SoCs, ensuring robust testing in manufacturing and field environments while leveraging AI to enhance methodologies and automation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $192K *

Lead the charge in validating high-voltage power electronics for energy storage systems. Design and execute tests, diagnose failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing complex military radar systems, ensuring operational readiness and support for critical US and Allied missions. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $171K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced electronics for airborne EO/IR systems, focusing on design, testing, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and tackle c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and verify complex SOCs, ensuring high-quality standards and innovative solutions in HBM architectures. Collaborate with customers and IP suppliers to drive excellence i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative high-speed amplifiers, ensuring product reliability and market readiness while addressing customer needs and business goals through effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading product validation and reliability testing for advanced cable assemblies. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable test solutions that enhance product robustness and re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $178K *

Empower your career by solving complex technical challenges in networking, cloud, and virtualization. Collaborate with top service providers to troubleshoot and enhance critical systems, ensuring seam...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $178K *

Analyze complex technical challenges across networking, cloud, and virtualization. Collaborate with customers to troubleshoot issues, ensuring system stability and performance while driving product im...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $178K *

Empower your career by tackling complex technical challenges in networking, cloud, and virtualization. Collaborate with top service providers to ensure system stability and drive product improvements...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $140K *

Engineer next-gen cellular technologies by defining and executing test plans. Collaborate with teams to debug protocol issues and ensure compliance with evolving 3GPP standards, laying the groundwork...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $245K *

Transform your career by designing and developing cutting-edge software tools that enhance design automation processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient hardware product design and manufactu...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating test methods for medical devices, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards while collaborating with project teams from R&D to production to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $143K *

Contribute to the validation of advanced System-on-Chip solutions by designing, developing, and executing automated tests, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $226K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative semiconductor memory test solutions, ensuring project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering collaboratio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure product excellence by developing and implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, drive improvements, and maintain compl...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $241K *

Join a team that's innovating GPU diagnostics by developing high-performance software that enhances the functionality and efficiency of next-gen hardware. Collaborate across teams to ensure product su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.