Hardware Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Hardware Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced telecommunications, with openings at every level from entry-level to principal engineer. Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta lead hiring activity, anchored by major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and NCR Voyix, all of which have long-standing Georgia operations. The most sought-after specialties in the state are embedded systems, RF and antenna design, and PCB and FPGA development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerCapgemini
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring5
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Hardware Test Engineer
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Hardware Test Engineer
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$73k - $174k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Renesas
Post Silicon Hardware Validation Staff Engineer
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Post Silicon Hardware Validation Staff Engineer
Renesas
Johns Creek, Georgia
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Capgemini
Hardware Test Engineer (Python Validation)
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Hardware Test Engineer (Python Validation)
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$73k - $174k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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is International Services
Electrical Hardware Engineer
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is International Services
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Electrical Hardware Engineer
is International Services
Roswell, Georgia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
Hybrid
11-50

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Adtran
Senior Hardware Engineer- Optical
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Senior Hardware Engineer- Optical
Adtran
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Hardware Engineer Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
9 jobs
Roswell
1 job
Suwanee
1 job
Norcross
1 job
Johns Creek
1 job

Hardware Engineer Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Capgemini
Capgemini3 open roles
Adtran
Adtran2 open roles
EXOTEC
EXOTEC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design, FPGA programming, or embedded systems development
  • Proficiency with hardware design tools such as Cadence, Altium Designer, or similar EDA software
  • Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, hardware verification, and lab testing procedures
  • Experience supporting hardware through full product lifecycle from prototype to production
  • Strong collaboration skills for working across mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering teams

Hardware Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hardware engineer in Georgia?

Most hardware engineers in Georgia enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited program. Georgia does not require a state license for private-sector hardware engineering roles, but engineers who stamp public infrastructure designs must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers. Building relevant lab and design experience through internships at Georgia's aerospace or semiconductor employers strengthens candidacy considerably.

How much do hardware engineers make in Georgia?

Hardware engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $100,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,920 for the lowest 10% to over $165,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hardware engineers in Georgia?

Employers hiring hardware engineers in Georgia right now include Capgemini, Adtran, and EXOTEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's mix of defense contractors, technology manufacturers, and telecommunications companies creates consistent hardware engineering demand across the metro Atlanta corridor and the coast near Savannah.

Which Georgia cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?

Atlanta, Roswell, and Suwanee have the most hardware engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta and its northern suburbs like Marietta and Peachtree City concentrate the bulk of opportunities through defense and aerospace primes, while Savannah draws hardware talent tied to port logistics technology and manufacturing operations expanding along the coast.

Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is fundamentally hands-on work involving physical prototyping, lab testing, and hardware bring-up, which limits full remote arrangements. About 33% of hardware engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover architecture, documentation, and design review tasks rather than bench or production work.

How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or rotational engineering programs at Georgia's large defense and technology employers, where structured onboarding accommodates candidates without professional experience. Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics campus in Marietta and Raytheon's Georgia operations both run early-career programs. A senior capstone project, personal PCB build, or FPGA implementation in a portfolio carries weight, and pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers signals commitment to the profession.

Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.

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