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How much do graduate hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Graduate Hardware Engineer job?

A Graduate Hardware Engineer is an entry-level role focused on designing, developing, and testing hardware components such as circuits, processors, and embedded systems. They work with senior engineers to create and optimize electronic systems for various applications, including computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. Responsibilities may include schematic design, PCB layout, testing prototypes, and troubleshooting hardware issues. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of electronic design tools, and an understanding of industry standards are essential. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow into senior engineering positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Graduate Hardware Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Hardware Engineer, you typically need a strong background in electrical or electronic engineering, with proficiency in circuit design, debugging, and fundamental hardware concepts. Familiarity with CAD tools like Altium or Cadence, as well as experience with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog, is often required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These skills are crucial for designing reliable hardware, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating efficiently within engineering teams.

What does a typical workday look like for a Graduate Hardware Engineer?

A typical day for a Graduate Hardware Engineer involves collaborating with senior engineers to design, prototype, and test hardware components or systems. You may spend time using design software, participating in technical meetings, troubleshooting prototypes in the lab, or documenting your findings. Most roles include frequent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration with software engineers, project managers, or manufacturing teams. This dynamic environment helps new engineers rapidly develop technical expertise and problem-solving abilities while building a strong professional network.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Hardware Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.
Specialist, Electrical Engineering - FPGA/ ASIC Hardware Engineer

Specialist, Electrical Engineering - FPGA/ ASIC Hardware Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Milford, OH

$107K - $147.40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, FPGA/ASIC Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Job Code: 37369

Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

As a Hardware Engineer at L3Harris you will be responsible for architecture, design and development of next generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices utilizing the latest state of the art technologies.The ideal candidate for this role would share our passion for creating and innovating newtechnologies in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are looking for highly talented, motivated, and versatile engineers that can create the next generation fuzing solutions.

ASIC / FPGA designs will include various sensor interfaces, sequence verification, A/D and D/A interfaces, communication protocols, state machines, timer chains, etc. used in Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (Fuzes) for DOD weapon systems.  Microsemi / Actel is our targeted FPGA and QuestaSim is our simulation tool.  The primary responsibilities will focus on Verilog FPGA design, System Verilog UVM verification and C# based microcontroller development.

Essential Functions:

  • Analysis of the requirements, architecture definition, design and debug of FPGA and associated hardware and microcontroller products and associated firmware.
  • Developing Verilog HDL targeting Antifuse and enhanced Flash FPGA’s.
  • Performing effective analysis of functional issues or performance profiling with the hardware and firmware in test environments or target host systems.
  • Contribute to process improvements to ensure hardware-firmware quality and time-to-market.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge using Verilog for Logic Design.
  • Programming experience in C for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code.
  • Experience with lab tools: Logic Analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers
  • Familiar with hardware, software and firmware development methodologies to ensure quality and time-to-market (design verification, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping and product testing).
  • Familiar working with code version control repository tools, such as Subversion (SVN), GIT or TFS.
  • Digital Design practices and principles, logic design and architecture and experience with HDL’s (i.e Verilog, VHDL).
  • Knowledge using SystemVerilog for verification with AVM, VMM, OVM, or UVM a plus
  • Developing C# source code targeting Bare-Metal Microcontroller Development.
  • Good English knowledge (speech and writing);
  • Be action-oriented and organized;
  • Ability to handle short notice needs/requests

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