Hardware Jobs in United States
There are 3,580 open Hardware jobs in United States on freehire right now. 665 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are ai, python and automation.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $152,662 | $185,000 | $212,785 | 845 |
| USD | hour | $28 | $40 | $48 | 31 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- ai 35%
- python 28%
- automation 20%
- fpga 18%
- firmware 18%
- verilog 17%
- networking 15%
- pcb 14%
How the work is done
- Onsite 675 · 19%
- Hybrid 294 · 8%
- Remote 122 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 45% of the 1,013 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 759
- Principal 276
- Staff 201
- Lead 193
- Intern 139
- C-level 54
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 1,172
- 501-1000 employees 246
- 11-50 employees 106
- 51-200 employees 90
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 8
Hardware Development Engineer
Design, test, and validate mission-critical aerospace hardware, including circuit card assemblies and FPGA integration, for aviation environments with a focus on reliability and signal integrity.
Test Hardware Engineer
Hardware engineer managing test systems (loadboards, probe cards, sockets) for semiconductor validation, coordinating vendors, and debugging ATE hardware to support NPI and production.
Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Designs and delivers flight-ready PCBs for space systems, shepherding analog/digital boards from concept through orbit while collaborating with RF, mechanical, and software teams.
Staff Quality Engineer, Hardware
Lead quality engineering for spacecraft hardware, defining inspection and testing processes to meet AS9100 and ITAR standards, and resolving nonconformances across structural and propulsion systems.
Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer
Develops and implements automated test software for satellite hardware, integrating with ground control systems and refining flight-component specifications in Python and Linux.
Staff Hardware Engineer, Prototyping
Design and prototype custom silicon and hardware for Google’s Pixel products, integrating with Android and leading cross-functional teams to deliver next-gen devices.
Hardware Verification Engineer
Designs and runs hardware verification tests for GNSS receivers, antennas, and ruggedized enclosures to ensure compliance with environmental, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
Hardware Test Lead
Leads hardware testing for a video-sensor AI company, designing test systems, automating reliability/abuse campaigns, and closing feedback loops between field failures and product design—while building the team and culture around it.
Test Specialist - Hardware in the Loop, Satellites (Starlink)
Designs and maintains hardware-in-the-loop test systems for Starlink satellites, including troubleshooting, fabricating cables, and validating bespoke test equipment in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Amazon Sr. Hardware Process Engineer
Designs and qualifies test stations and mechanical ground support equipment for Amazon's satellite broadband network, focusing on precision optical terminals and high-volume production processes.
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer
Design and verify ASIC blocks and full chips for Cisco’s networking hardware using SystemVerilog/UVM, then bring up silicon and analyze performance.
R&D Hardware Engineer
Designs and tests mechanical components for Agilent’s gas chromatograph and automated sample handling systems using CAD, simulation tools, and prototyping.