Hardware Engineer Jobs

Hardware Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries, at every level from new-grad to principal and staff, with specializations in ASIC design, embedded systems, and PCB layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,345+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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GE Vernova
I&C Hardware / FPGA Engineer
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GE Vernova
New 3h ago
I&C Hardware / FPGA Engineer
GE Vernova
Wilmington, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tekgence Inc
Hardware Test Engineer
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Tekgence Inc
New 4h ago
Hardware Test Engineer
Tekgence Inc
Santa Clara County, California
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's

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BAE Systems USA
Design Quality Engineer - Hardware
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BAE Systems USA
New 5h ago
Design Quality Engineer - Hardware
BAE Systems USA
Hudson, New Hampshire
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
$118k - $201k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Serco
Hardware & Software Integrator (Marine Engineer) - New Jersey
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Serco
New 5h ago
Hardware & Software Integrator (Marine Engineer) - New Jersey
Serco
Oceanport, New Jersey
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$98k.27 - $163k.8/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Valar Atomics
Principal Nuclear I&C Engineer – Hardware
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Valar Atomics
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Principal Nuclear I&C Engineer – Hardware
Valar Atomics
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$196k - $240k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Hardware Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon122
  • Apple
    Apple50
  • SpaceX
    SpaceX36
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon36
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman34

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software40
  • Electronics & Hardware39
  • Automotive22
  • Banking & Financial Services13
  • Manufacturing11

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
  • Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
  • Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, or mixed-signal design principles
  • Experience with lab instruments including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-2221 or DO-254 depending on the sector

Tips for Your Hardware Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the stack

Hardware roles split sharply between digital design, analog circuits, and firmware-adjacent work. List the specific tools you've used, such as Cadence, Altium, or ModelSim, and match them to the stack named in each job posting before you apply.

Show silicon or board tape-outs

Hiring managers for hardware roles want evidence of completed designs, not just coursework. Include any tape-out experience, board revisions shipped to production, or lab-validated prototypes in your resume's project section, even from academic or internship work.

Filter openings by product lifecycle stage

Early-stage startups need engineers who can own a schematic from blank canvas to bring-up, while larger firms often hire for specific blocks. Read each job description for phrases like 'design from scratch' versus 'maintain and optimize' to find the right fit for your experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists hardware engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prep for whiteboard bench questions

Hardware interviews often include on-the-spot circuit analysis, such as deriving a filter's transfer function or debugging a schematic. Practice sketching common topologies by hand and walking through your reasoning aloud, since interviewers evaluate your process as much as your answer.

Negotiate with NRE and tooling costs in mind

Hardware compensation packages sometimes include reimbursement for lab equipment, EDA licenses, or prototyping costs. When negotiating, ask whether those items are covered separately so you're comparing offers on an accurate total-value basis.

Hardware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most hardware engineers?

The companies hiring the most hardware engineers right now include Amazon, Apple, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Semiconductor and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.

How many hardware engineer jobs are remote?

About 41% of hardware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most software roles because hands-on lab and prototype access is often required. Firmware-adjacent positions and FPGA verification roles tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible work within the hardware discipline.

How do you become a hardware engineer?

Most hardware engineers start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, building foundational skills in circuit theory, digital logic, and embedded systems. From there, gaining hands-on lab experience through internships or personal projects, learning an EDA toolchain, and completing at least one end-to-end board or chip design project makes you competitive for entry-level roles.

Can you get hired as a hardware engineer without much experience?

Yes, entry-level hardware engineer roles exist, but you'll stand out by showing completed design work rather than just coursework. A documented PCB project, an FPGA implementation on a development board, or a capstone with measured lab results gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate, especially at companies that run structured new-grad programs.

What does the hardware engineer interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like Kirchhoff's laws, logic design, or transmission line behavior. Later rounds often include a take-home design exercise or on-site whiteboard session, and a final loop with cross-functional team members who assess collaboration and communication on hardware projects.

Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place.

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