Hardware Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Hardware engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand from entry-level through senior positions concentrated in defense systems, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced telecommunications, and medical device development. The largest hiring hubs are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Vanguard Technology anchor a robust engineering market. The most sought-after specialties include embedded systems design, FPGA development, and PCB layout engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Principal Hardware Engineer
Our TTC facility in Newtown, PA is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design, including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems.
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design, development and evaluation of complex electronic, mechanical, optical and integrated hardware systems. This role leads advanced engineering initiatives, establishes design and performance standards, resolves high-impact technical challenges, and guides cross-functional teams in developing reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable hardware solutions aligned with long-term business and product objectives.
Location: Newtown, PA
Salary Range: 145,000.00 - 165,000.00 annual per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Lead the design, development and optimization of advanced hardware systems, equipment, components and processes to meet functional, performance and manufacturability requirements (20%).
Analyze specifications, materials, and system requirements to determine feasible design approaches and define technical solutions for complex engineering challenges (20%).
Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for new or modified hardware systems and processes (20%).
Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, procedures and manuals while ensuring alignment across research, design, operations and customer-facing teams (20%).
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues, assess technical and economic feasibility and lead engineering teams or project groups through execution (20%).
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
15–20+ years of progressive hardware engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility.
Expert-level understanding of electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, optical systems or DSP technologies.
Demonstrated success leading complex hardware design initiatives from concept through validation and release.
Strong capability in feasibility analysis, material and component evaluation, system modeling and design optimization.
Extensive experience developing test plans, directing validation activities and establishing performance standards.
Proven ability to resolve high-impact technical issues and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong documentation, specification development and cross-functional communication skills.
Recognized technical mentor and contributor to enterprise-level hardware strategy and innovation.
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Join the WRIGHT Team!
TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or closely related field
- Proficiency in hardware design tools such as Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics
- Experience with FPGA programming, embedded systems, or digital circuit design
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, software, and mechanical engineering
- Experience with hardware verification, testing protocols, and compliance standards such as IPC or MIL-SPEC
Hardware Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hardware engineer in Pennsylvania?
Most hardware engineer positions in Pennsylvania require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited program. The role is not governed by a state-issued license for most commercial positions, though hardware engineers who stamp designs for public infrastructure may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Employers in defense and medical devices often add security clearance or product-specific certification requirements.
Which companies hire hardware engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring hardware engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Eaton, Curtiss-Wright, and Astrobotic Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and advanced telecommunications firms means hardware engineering roles appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?
Pittsburgh, Erie, and Newtown lead Pennsylvania for hardware engineer openings. Philadelphia's concentration of defense primes, medical device companies, and telecommunications firms drives the largest share of postings, while Pittsburgh's robotics and semiconductor research ecosystem generates consistent demand, and the Lehigh Valley attracts openings tied to advanced manufacturing and systems integration employers based in that corridor.
Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving physical prototypes, lab equipment, and on-site testing, so most Pennsylvania roles require at least partial on-site presence. About 50% of hardware engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in design review, documentation, and FPGA or systems architecture work that does not require physical lab access.
How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and new-graduate programs at Pennsylvania's large defense and manufacturing employers, where structured rotations through hardware design teams are common. Companies such as Lockheed Martin and Siemens run early-career engineering programs in Pennsylvania that place candidates with relevant coursework directly into hardware roles. Building a portfolio of PCB or embedded systems projects completed during university, along with an EIT credential from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board, strengthens applications for candidates without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across defense, medical devices, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from each listing.
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