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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$173K - $224K *

Drive mission-critical hardware engineering solutions for complex, secure environments. Lead integration, testing, and sustainment efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance in...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by providing principal-level test engineering expertise in a commercial cloud environment, enhancing product quality through automated testing and collaboration within Agile teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $186K *

Lead product quality engineering efforts for medical devices, ensuring compliance and excellence in investigations, risk assessments, and mentoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and implementing automated tests, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-growing tech environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold hig...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining quality assurance in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to build robust automated testing frameworks, ensuring performance and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by joining a dynamic team as a QA Engineer, where you'll enhance platform quality through automation, collaboration, and performance testing, ensuring reliability and trust for our...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower quality assurance by designing automated tests and ensuring platform reliability. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance performance and safeguard customer trust in a rapidl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $144K *

Join our innovative team as you enhance automated testing for critical government systems, collaborating across functions to ensure quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects with signi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion product safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to global regulations and standards. Collaborate with design teams to validate certifications and maintain compliance throughout the produc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Validation Engineer, leading multi-pack integrated test assets. Oversee commissioning, execute validation plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $286K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in IC design and signoff. Leverage your expertise to lead technical engagements, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the company at industry forums whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $226K *

Lead the charge in integrating and accepting complex Silicon Photonics test systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance performance and streamline customer qualifications, driving in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform automated systems engineering by integrating material handling and packaging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution from concept to delivery...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of vehicle electrical systems by defining next-gen architectures. Tackle complex challenges in hardware design and systems engineering while translating vehicle goals into scalable st...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Engineer innovative solutions as an embedded software engineer, shaping next-gen RISCV controllers for GPUs. Collaborate globally to deliver complex software for diverse products, driving excellence i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $286K *

Drive your career with a leading team focused on technical excellence and innovation in IC design. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance tools and methodologies, ensuring customer success and posi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Drive your career with a leading role in technical engagements, collaborating across teams to enhance customer success and innovate cutting-edge methodologies in IC design and signoff for advanced nod...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Empower innovation by leading technical engagements and driving adoption of advanced timing signoff methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tools and represent the company at...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Drive technical engagements and foster collaboration to enhance customer success with advanced timing signoff solutions. Lead innovation in methodologies and represent the company at industry forums t...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of geospatial intelligence, leading test systems engineers in application, system, and integration testing to ensure compliance and accuracy across national and all...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI hardware by designing and validating custom accelerators. Collaborate across disciplines to bring innovative solutions from concept to production, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining high-performance compute hardware by designing custom AI accelerators. Collaborate across disciplines to bring innovative solutions from concept to production, enabling c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead performance engineering efforts, optimizing server and platform performance in enterprise environments. Utilize your expertise in benchmarking and analysis to drive impactful improveme...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate embedded software solutions by designing and implementing drivers and applications for real-time imaging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance in di...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join us to design and execute integration test strategies for hardware and software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless component interaction and deliver high-quality p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.