Entry Level Hardware Designer Jobs

New grad hardware designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of coursework projects or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with employers like Apple, Amazon, and Brivo hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Manufacturing Hardware Technician
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Manufacturing Hardware Technician
Brivo
Austin, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$16 - $18/hr
No high school diploma
201-500

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GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer
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GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$142k - $263k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer
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GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $278k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer
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Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$129k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Hardware System Integration Engineer
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Hardware System Integration Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Hardware Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Apple6 open roles
Amazon6 open roles
Brivo3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware16
  • Technology & Software14
  • Manufacturing4
  • Telecommunications4
  • Aerospace & Defense4

Entry Level Hardware Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level hardware designer job?

Entry level hardware designer roles go to candidates who can show hands-on work, so a portfolio of class projects, personal builds, or internship contributions carries real weight. Familiarity with PCB layout tools, circuit simulation software, and basic signal integrity concepts helps your application stand out. Internships at semiconductor or electronics firms are a common stepping stone, and campus recruiting programs at hardware-focused companies frequently target new graduates directly.

Which companies hire entry level hardware designers?

Companies hiring entry level hardware designers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Brivo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including consumer electronics manufacturers, defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and early-stage hardware startups that build engineering teams from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level hardware designer jobs?

Yes, though hardware roles trend more on-site than many tech positions because lab access and physical prototyping are part of the work. About 18% of entry level hardware designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist but require searching specifically for them. Hybrid arrangements are most common at larger companies with established remote engineering policies.

Are these new grad hardware designer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hardware designer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, or accepts a portfolio of academic and personal projects in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new graduates encouraged to apply" in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level hardware designers?

Entry level hardware designer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active R&D pipelines, regularly launch new product lines, and need early-career engineers to support prototyping, testing, and design iteration alongside senior staff.