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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.

  • Computer Hardware Engineer

    Salary range: $120,000 - $171,000

    Computer hardware engineers design and test new computer hardware components, such as screens, motherboards, and memory. They may also work with products that include a computer system, such as cars, home entertainment components, and appliances that connect to the internet. Your responsibilities include creating design drawings and collaborating with manufacturers to ensure the devices are produced to specifications. You may also work with software developers to ensure compatibility. You must be able to read and design technical drawings and be able to communicate effectively with all participants in the project.

  • Graduate Hardware Engineer

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

    Graduate Hardware Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Graduate Hardware Engineer jobs pay between $123,500 (25th percentile) and $163,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Graduate Hardware 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.

  • Lead Hardware Engineer

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

    Lead Hardware Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Lead Hardware Engineer jobs pay between $102,500 (25th percentile) and $135,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Lead Hardware Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Fiber Laser Engineer

    Salary range: $64,500 - $161,500

    Remote Fiber Laser Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Fiber Laser Engineer jobs pay between $64,500 (25th percentile) and $161,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Fiber Laser 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

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

  • Radiation Hardened Ic Design

    Salary range: $76,500 - $129,000

    Radiation Hardened Ic Design is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Radiation Hardened Ic Design jobs pay between $76,500 (25th percentile) and $129,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Radiation Hardened Ic Design job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • 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 lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Hardware Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Crunch Labs

    Salary range: $25,000 - $39,500

    Crunch Labs is a typical job search query Most salaries for Crunch Labs jobs pay between $25,000 (25th percentile) and $39,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Crunch Labs job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Hardware Engineer Contract

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

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

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