$145 - $165/hr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for ...
$145 - $165/hr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for ...
$145 - $165/hr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for ...
Newtown, PA · On-site
$155K - $185K/yr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Extensive experience developing test plans, directing validation activities and establishing ...
Newtown, PA · On-site
$155K - $185K/yr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Extensive experience developing test plans, directing validation activities and establishing ...
Newtown, PA · On-site
$155K - $185K/yr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for ...
Newtown, PA · On-site
$155K - $185K/yr
The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design ... Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for ...
$114K - $150K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer This Principal Hardware Engineer role sits within a highly technical engineering organization dedicated to designing and developing next-generation embedded computing ...
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$114K - $150K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer This Principal Hardware Engineer role sits within a highly technical engineering organization dedicated to designing and developing next-generation embedded computing ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... We need a Principal Hardware Engineer to bring senior technical judgment across Archimedes hardware.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... We need a Principal Hardware Engineer to bring senior technical judgment across Archimedes hardware.
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$176K - $242K/yr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$176K - $242K/yr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$116K - $153K/yr
As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key technical role in leading, designing and developing sophisticated hardware solutions that advance the future of aerospace ...
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$116K - $153K/yr
As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key technical role in leading, designing and developing sophisticated hardware solutions that advance the future of aerospace ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$150 - $230/hr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$150 - $230/hr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Moundsview, MN · On-site
$131K - $172K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare ... a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a ...
Moundsview, MN · On-site
$131K - $172K/yr
Principal Hardware Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare ... a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a ...
Principal Hardware Engineer This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you ... May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype ...
Principal Hardware Engineer This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you ... May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$137K - $190K/yr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Hopkinton, MA · On-site
$137K - $190K/yr
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144.10 - $190/hr
Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position**Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144.10 - $190/hr
Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position**Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$255K - $305K/yr
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... We need a Principal Hardware Engineer to bring senior technical judgment across Archimedes hardware.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$255K - $305K/yr
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... We need a Principal Hardware Engineer to bring senior technical judgment across Archimedes hardware.
Principal Hardware Engineer This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you ... May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype ...
Principal Hardware Engineer This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you ... May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype ...
$74K - $86.6K
3% of jobs
$86.6K - $99.2K
9% of jobs
$99.2K - $111.8K
9% of jobs
$118.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$111.8K - $124.4K
10% of jobs
$124.4K - $137K
10% of jobs
The median wage is $146.6K / yr.
$137K - $149.5K
14% of jobs
$149.5K - $162.1K
13% of jobs
$169.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$162.1K - $174.7K
15% of jobs
$174.7K - $187.3K
11% of jobs
$187.3K - $199.9K
5% of jobs
$199.9K - $212.5K
3% of jobs
$74K
$147.2K
$212.5K
| Aspect | Director Principal Hardware Engineer | Senior Hardware Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, PMP or similar certifications often preferred | Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications optional |
| Work Environment | Leadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, cross-department collaboration | Design, development, testing of hardware components, hands-on technical work |
| Industry Usage | Used in large corporations, R&D divisions, and product development firms | Common in tech companies, manufacturing, and product design teams |
The main difference is that the Director Principal Hardware Engineer focuses on strategic leadership, team management, and high-level project oversight, while the Senior Hardware Engineer is primarily involved in technical design and development tasks. Both roles require strong technical expertise, but the director position emphasizes leadership and planning.
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$145 - $165/hr
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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Davidson, NC, US
1929