Senior Hardware Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Hardware Engineer jobs for experienced professionals ready to shape the next generation of electronic products and systems. From defining hardware architecture to guiding designs through prototyping, validation, and production, senior engineers solve complex technical challenges and help teams deliver reliable products. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Senior Hardware Engineers Do

Senior Hardware Engineers lead or contribute to the design and development of electronic hardware, including circuit boards, embedded systems, components, and larger product platforms. Responsibilities may include selecting components, creating schematics and layouts, evaluating performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams. The scope varies by employer, industry, and product.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep experience in hardware design and development, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to take products from concept through testing and release. Depending on the role, useful expertise may include analog or digital circuit design, PCB design, signal integrity, power electronics, embedded systems, product verification, and industry-specific standards. Senior-level positions may also call for technical leadership, design reviews, mentoring, and clear communication across teams.

Industries and Career Paths

Senior Hardware Engineers work across industries such as consumer electronics, semiconductor and computing, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial technology. Career paths can lead to principal or staff engineering roles, hardware architecture, engineering management, or specialized technical leadership, depending on a professional’s interests and experience.

Find Senior Hardware Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Senior Hardware Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by location, company, industry, and responsibilities to find a position that matches your technical strengths and career goals. Review each listing for its specific qualifications, compensation, and work arrangements.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring robust workflows while mentoring a team of engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $146K *

Innovate strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth in NTN and IoT sectors. Cultivate relationships with global carriers, negotiate agreements, and identify new business opportunities to establis...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical expertise, drive enterprise opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that meet client needs while showcasing the value of our cutting-edge product...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key military and defense customers to drive growth through strategic business development. Leverage your expertise in procurement processes and compliance to identify opportunities and fos...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $235K *

Lead advanced R&D initiatives for Solid Rocket Motor technologies, driving feasibility studies, design, and testing. Provide technical leadership across programs and serve as the primary interface for...

Huntsville, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $205K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $136K *

Unlock the potential of nuclear instrumentation by overseeing manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product quality and supplier pe...

Supply, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $190K *

Accelerate your career by validating and testing complex satellite communications systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance and mission su...

Carlsbad, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $180K *

Drive impactful GTM systems strategy by optimizing processes and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engineering workflows, ensuring alignment and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Transform cost engineering by leading modeling and benchmarking efforts, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across diverse products. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative cost soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative water management solutions in mining projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrological analysis and design to enhance environmental sustainability while collaborating with mul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $210K *

Transform environmental remediation projects as a technical leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex regulatory challenges, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $140K *

Accelerate customer success by owning escalated technical issues, collaborating across teams, and mentoring support engineers. Drive product improvements and ensure high-quality support for Calix Clou...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative telecommunications solutions. Lead the design and engineering of complex systems, ensuring compliance with security standards while optimizing per...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Digital Test & Evaluation initiatives that integrate modern software solutions into defense workflows, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the T&E l...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and deliver world-class financial products. Leverage your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges, enhance team collaboration, and drive impactful solutions...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $271K *

Innovate cutting-edge dry etch processes for advanced memory devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and yield. Drive process optimization and defect red...

Albany, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $192K *

Shape the future of transmission design by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality solutions for transmi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $155K *

Lead the charge in customer-focused project management, ensuring effective delivery of technical solutions while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and fostering strong relationships for successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our innovative team to develop and support cutting-edge real-time applications for Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching, focusing on solutions for service providers, data centers, and 5G mar...

Gatineau, QCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Implementation Project Manager, leading complex software implementations and driving customer success through effective project management and collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Hardware Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Hardware Engineer designs, develops, tests, and improves electronic hardware. The role may involve circuit and PCB design, component selection, prototyping, validation, troubleshooting, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Hardware Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek a degree in electrical, computer, or a related engineering field and substantial experience in hardware development. Specific roles may require expertise in areas such as PCB design, analog or digital circuits, embedded systems, signal integrity, or product testing.

  • How much do Senior Hardware Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for their stated salary and compensation details.

  • Where do Senior Hardware Engineers work?question toggle

    Senior Hardware Engineers work in industries including semiconductors, computing, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial technology.

  • What are common career paths for Senior Hardware Engineers?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may advance into principal or staff engineering, hardware architecture, specialized technical leadership, or engineering management. The best path depends on an individual’s expertise and career goals.