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10 of the Most Popular Types of Hardware Engineer Jobs in 2026

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To become a hardware engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electronic engineering, or a related field. However, some hardware engineer jobs may require you to have a master’s degree to operate in a specialty field or management role. Depending on the position, you may also need significant work experience and professional licensing to be considered for a position. To become a licensed engineer, you need a to complete the requirements set forth by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, though many jobs do not require this credential.

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Top Types Of Hardware Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Hardware Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Lead Hardware Engineer

    Salary range: $102,500 - $135,000

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  • Remote Hardware Engineer

    Salary range: $123,500 - $163,000

    Remote Hardware Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Remote Hardware Engineer jobs pay between $123,500 (25th percentile) and $163,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Remote Hardware Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Flight Simulator Engineer

    Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000

    Flight Simulator Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Flight Simulator Engineer jobs pay between $95,000 (25th percentile) and $115,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Flight Simulator Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Motherboard Design Engineer

    Salary range: $68,000 - $98,500

    Motherboard Design Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Motherboard Design Engineer jobs pay between $68,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Motherboard Design Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Hardware System Engineer

    Salary range: $123,500 - $163,000

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  • Fpga Verification Engineer

    Salary range: $136,000 - $166,000

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  • Ic Layout Contract

    Salary range: $32,500 - $46,000

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  • Hardware Design Engineer

    Salary range: $120,000 - $174,000

    A hardware design engineer uses their advanced knowledge of computer systems and schematics to develop and build useful hardware. Their duties include identifying hardware needs, building new hardware pieces, and testing and analyzing the results to ensure the system works as desired. Hardware design engineers must have in-depth knowledge of computer components and processes to understand internet-ready computer systems. They must maintain their knowledge of the latest software and networking needs so they can design hardware that interacts with the internet appropriately. Hardware design engineers work in teams with software developers to ensure that all components are capable of working together.

  • Hardware Systems Engineer

    Salary range: $123,500 - $163,000

    Hardware Systems Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Hardware Systems Engineer jobs pay between $123,500 (25th percentile) and $163,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hardware Systems Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Microchip Design Engineer

    Salary range: $101,000 - $152,500

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