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Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer. Relocation offered. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note ...

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How much do embedded hardware developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded hardware developer in the United States is $130,047.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Hardware Developer vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Hardware DeveloperEmbedded Systems Engineer
Primary FocusDesign and development of hardware components for embedded systemsDesign and integration of both hardware and software for embedded systems
Required SkillsHardware design, PCB layout, circuit analysisHardware knowledge plus software programming, RTOS, firmware
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, prototyping, testing hardwareMultidisciplinary teams, hardware and software integration
Common CertificationsASIC/FPGA design, PCB certificationEmbedded systems certifications, RTOS training

While both roles work closely in embedded systems development, Embedded Hardware Developers focus primarily on hardware design and testing, whereas Embedded Systems Engineers handle both hardware and software integration. The roles often overlap, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Hardware Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 16% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,047 per year, or $62.5 per hour.
Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer

Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer

Eaton

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$97K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


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Job description

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer. Relocation offered.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
Eaton's Embedded Electronics & PCB Design CoE is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to drive the design and development of embedded electronics for low-voltage and medium-voltage circuit breakers and advanced switching solutions. Reporting to the Embedded Electronics CoE Engineering Manager, you will be part of our Advanced Technology team, leading the development, and validation of embedded electronic platforms that power next-generation protection systems.
As a Lead Hardware Engineer, you will:
• Responsible to execute full Hardware development life cycle including requirements management, design, development, verification & validation, qualification & certification for electronics-based products
• Design hardware including:
- Driver circuits
- Protection & sensing circuits
- Communication interfaces
- Human-machine interfaces
• Translate product requirements into robust technical specifications in collaboration with marketing and applications teams
• Execute hardware design, validation, and qualification testing
• Partner with controls teams to develop and validate fault management algorithms using HIL platforms
• Own detailed development planning, requirements traceability, and issue tracking
• Conduct and participate in formal design and quality reviews
• Collaborate with Corporate R&D, Electrical & Industrial Sector CoEs, and external innovation partners
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
-Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics hardware design and systems
-Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in solid-state or hybrid circuit breaker control systems
-Proficiency layout tools: Altium, Alegro (Cadence)
-Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, Zigbee/Matter)
-Familiarity with project tracking tools (Jira, JAMA)
-Experience transitioning designs into production environments
Skills:
• Proven ability to lead through influence, build technical competency across teams, and drive product development for commercial viability.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary development teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills covering multiple areas of engineering (electrical design, test, simulation, industrialization)
• Ability to interact with business, technology leaders, customer & suppliers
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