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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$138K - $230K *

Champion post-market quality assurance by leading compliant processes, ensuring patient safety, and driving continuous improvement across medical device product lines while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs for advanced wafer probe card solutions. Manage projects from requirements to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $90K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic engineering team to support manufacturing and testing of complex training systems for the U.S. Navy, enhancing education for sailors through innovative solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in analyzing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Provide engineering expertise, conduct site surveys, and ensure effective hardware deployment and maintenance both...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Collaborate on installations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction ac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $160K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions for phased array antennas, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and optimize performance for satellite applications, ensuring reliabili...

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and verify DFT architectures for custom ASICs, ensuring silicon manufacturability and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive verification closure and enhance DFT met...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate DFT verification strategies for custom ASICs, ensuring manufacturability and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive verification closure and enhance methodologies, contribu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining ASIC design verification by developing innovative DFT architectures for custom ASICs and SoCs, ensuring high-quality silicon manufacturability and testability through col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive complex hardware development programs from concept to production, ensuring high-quality delivery. Collaborate across engineering disciplines and manage relationships with partners to facilitate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $222K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge System Support technologies. Leverage your expertise in electrical measurement science to create innovative solutions, collaborating with software architects...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing and executing complex system integration projects, ensuring technical specifications and customer requirements are met while navigating cost and schedule constraints. Drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Grow your expertise by contributing to ASIC validation and characterization, developing tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance in a dynamic envi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by leading robust verification strategies for next-gen silicon. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and performance of advanced connectivity products i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $227K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $146K *

Optimize and enhance Sort Interface Unit and metrology equipment performance, ensuring efficiency and reliability in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$181K - $367K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $178K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer verification processes by leading VCS simulation deployments, diagnosing complex issues, and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to ensure successful too...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration and testing of advanced diagnostic systems for ZEVs, ensuring robust performance across vehicle sub-systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliabilit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $275K *

Elevate your career by defining and verifying system requirements within a cutting-edge engineering framework. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape innovative solutions that meet complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and activation of test facilities. Collaborate with contractors to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems while developing and executing...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of hardware and software systems by developing test plans, automating procedures, and ensuring seamless functionality across test facilities. Collaborate with contractors to e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $154K *

Join a team that's redefining digital design verification for high-performance networking IP. Contribute to scalable verification environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by owning failure analysis for electromechanical hardware, driving root cause investigations, and collaborating across engineering teams to ensure product reliability and quality f...

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  •   5 - 7 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.