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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$122K - $232K *

Innovate within a dynamic team as you enhance semiconductor yield through advanced data analysis, process improvements, and collaboration. Drive solutions that elevate manufacturability and yield acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality for advanced operating room tables. Collaborate with engineers to analyze, test, and validate embedded systems while adhering to regulatory s...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aviation by leading the industrialization of complex mechanical and electromechanical products. Drive manufacturing excellence from development to production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and certification of critical embedded systems in aerospace. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary international team, ensuring compliance with DO-254 standards while leveraging ad...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $211K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing GPU cores, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and power metrics while guiding critical software implementations f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $279K *

Join us to lead VLSI design projects, providing expertise and mentorship while driving innovation in complex hardware systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead innovative VLSI design projects, guiding teams to develop high-quality solutions. Utilize advanced expertise in VLSI principles and EDA tools to enhance product quality and drive technological in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Optimize VLSI design processes by leading project teams, developing methodologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to deliver high-quality solutions for complex hardware systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by driving SOC design through microarchitecture, complex logic implementation, and integration of IPs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable engineering compute and design-data-management solutions. Collaborate with global teams to enhance semiconductor design environments, ensuring robust infrastruct...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to lead the development of scalable engineering compute and design-data-management solutions, enhancing collaboration across global semiconductor design teams while optimizing infrastr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design and integrate complex SOC solutions, ensuring high-quality performance through collaboration with cross-functional experts and hands-on involvement in the enti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Quality Engineer, driving product excellence through effective problem-solving and collaboration across teams. Ensure compliance and enhance quality standards while leading...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $197K *

Help us shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by driving innovative TPU technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain emulation infrastructure, ensuring the suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to scaling satellite engineering and production. Own the full-cycle recruiting process for specialized hardware engineering roles, collaborating with hiring managers to at...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform our satellite engineering teams by leading full-cycle recruitment for specialized hardware engineering roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract top talent in a fast-paced, innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration and verification of communication payload products, driving architecture definition and test execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and traceability, while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $285K *

Lead the charge in optimizing camera systems for robotics, ensuring high-quality image capture and processing. Collaborate with hardware and perception teams to deliver robust solutions that enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer embedded solutions in avionics. Lead full software development lifecycle for real-time systems, delivering high-performance, fault-tolerant applications across diverse domains including air an...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your robust experience in formal verification and design automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance verification strategies and drive high-quality ou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to develop cutting-edge UEFI solutions for diverse markets. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance firmware for Cloud, IoT, and Enterprise Servers, driving innovation and o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $118K *

Drive quality excellence in medical device manufacturing by supporting compliance activities and enhancing quality management systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure standards are m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $252K *

Contribute to the development of robust test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to ensure deployment safety and validate systems, while mentoring others in st...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.