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 roles1,265+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type72% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Comcast
Engineer 1, Hardware Engineering
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Engineer 1, Hardware Engineering
Comcast
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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General Motors
Staff Hardware Engineer
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New 23h ago
Staff Hardware Engineer
General Motors
Mountain View, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$160k - $245k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer — Founding Hire, Hardware Division
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Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer — Founding Hire, Hardware Division
Bigfoot Ventures
Indianapolis, Indiana
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Product Management
$5,000 - $6,000/yr
On-Site

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Dell Technologies
Hardware Principal Engineer
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Dell Technologies
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Hardware Principal Engineer
Dell Technologies
Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$162k - $209k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Lambda
Hardware Quality Engineer
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Lambda
Added 1d ago
Hardware Quality Engineer
Lambda
San Jose, California
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$109k - $145k/yr
On-Site
None

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Hardware Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon99
  • Apple
    Apple73
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman44
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services40
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon29

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software137
  • Electronics & Hardware118
  • Manufacturing47
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces46
  • Retail43

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 Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.

How many hardware engineer jobs are remote?

About 28% of hardware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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