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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$180K - $220K *

Join us to lead high-speed mixed-signal design efforts, driving hardware architecture and implementation for advanced quantum computing systems while mentoring a talented team in a fast-paced, collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $155K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and reports for advanced defense systems, ensuring technical specifications are met with minimal supervision...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Manage the integration of 3rd party IP for advanced memory interfaces, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and performance. Engage in all SoC development stages, driving project success an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of SoC development, integrating cutting-edge memory interfaces. Collaborate with engineers and 3rd party IP providers to deliver innovative solutions for AI, commun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in 3rd party IP integration, collaborating across teams to deliver cutting-edge memory interface solutions for advanced applications in AI, communications, and st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on integrating cutting-edge memory interfaces. Collaborate across departments to drive innovation in SoC development and enhance client solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a key member of the 3rd party IP management team, overseeing integration and validation of advanced memory interface cores for cutting-edge applications in AI, communications, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to integrate cutting-edge 3rd party IP for advanced memory interfaces. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and drive successful SoC development, enhancing our offerings in AI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative mechanical systems for sustainable home energy products. Collaborate with a dedicated team to design, test, and refine high-performance sol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $247K *

Shape the future of FPGA verification by leading cross-site teams in planning and executing complex projects. Drive functional verification processes and collaborate with diverse functional groups to...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of assembly and test technologies, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving new product development to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure o...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $265K *

Optimize design environments as an Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer, enhancing semiconductor development through tool integration, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $265K *

Transform the semiconductor landscape by optimizing design environments and supporting advanced development. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and integrate new tools...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $265K *

Unlock potential by optimizing design environments for semiconductor development. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and integrate new tools, ensuring efficient design p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $265K *

Innovate design environments as an Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer, optimizing semiconductor development through tool integration, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhan...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in providing installation and maintenance support for design environments. Collaborate with engineers to streamline processes and enhance tool integration, ensuring seamless design wor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in optimizing design environments and support tools by implementing automation and providing technical assistance, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the design process and effe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Shape the future of Silicon Design by providing engineering support for EDA tools, methodologies, and design flows. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance design environments, ensu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving the installation and support of design environments and EDA tools for external Foundry customers, ensuring efficient methodologies and enhancing design flows for optimal pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $160K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, developing automated and manual testing solutions to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction across large-scale projects...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of AWS by developing innovative testing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and enhance customer experiences through automated and ma...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $130K *

Empower your career by bridging technical expertise with customer engagement. In this role, you'll support clients in the Space and Mil/Aero sectors, delivering tailored solutions and fostering strong...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by becoming a key technical contact for customers in defense and space sectors. Combine engineering expertise with customer support and sales to deliver tailored solutions and driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration and testing of Submarine Combat Systems, ensuring functionality and performance through rigorous testing procedures. Collaborate with engineers to log deficiencies and support va...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

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.