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Hardware Engineering
IC3 - Proficient
The median salary range for Hardware Engineering (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $120k - $165k as of Aug 2026, based on 11,289 job postings from 314 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$120,000
16%
Mid
$142,500
16%
High
$165,000
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Field Service Engineer
Broomfield
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$68k - $84k
$68,000 - $84,000
Mechanical Test Technician
Colorado Springs
·5+ Years Experience
$58k - $76k
$57,600 - $76,450
Ingeniero de Platinado
Mexico
N/A
N/A
NPD& ADV Development Mechanical Engineer
Italian Republic
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Ingeniero de Manufactura NPI C
Mexico
N/A
N/A
Ingenieur Embedded Systems / Compliance (m/w/d)
Federal Republic of Germany
N/A
N/A
Electronic Sustaining Engineer
Italian Republic
N/A
N/A
Ingeniero de Automatizacion, Control y Procesos
Mexico
N/A
N/A
Ingeniero de Manufactura Avanzada - Finishing
Mexico
N/A
N/A
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Carmel
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
CNC Programmer - Lathe
Florida
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$73k
$72,800
CNC Programmer - Lathe
United States
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$73k
$72,800
CNC Programmer - Mill
Florida
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$73k
$72,800
CNC Programmer - Mill
United States
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$73k
$72,800
Production Technician, Lab (L3)
Seattle
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$56k
$56,160
RF Electrical Design Engineer
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
RF Electrical Design Engineer
Texas
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
PCB Designer
United States
N/A
N/A
PCB Designer
Texas
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Thermal & Temperature Controls
United States
·5-10 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Thermal & Temperature Controls
Texas
·5-10 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Pressure System
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Pressure System
Texas
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Air Revitalization
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer, Air Revitalization
Texas
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electronics Design Engineer
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electronics Design Engineer
Texas
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer, ECLSS
United States
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer, ECLSS
Texas
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer
Texas
·6+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer
United States
·6+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer, Air Revitalization
United States
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Engineer, Air Revitalization
Texas
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Wiring Harness Electrical Engineer
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Systems Engineer – Defense
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Systems Engineer – Defense
Maryland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
RF System Integration Engineer
Midland
N/A
N/A
RF System Integration Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
RF & Control Systems Engineer
Midland
N/A
N/A
RF & Control Systems Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
RAN Systems Engineer
Hyderabad
N/A
N/A
RAN Systems Engineer
Republic of India
N/A
N/A
CAD Product Structure Engineer
Midland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
CAD Product Structure Engineer
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Model-based Manufacturing Engineer
Hyderabad
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Model-based Manufacturing Engineer
Republic of India
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Material Handling Engineer
Midland
N/A
N/A
Material Handling Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Manufacturing Technician
Midland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Manufacturing Technician
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing Engineer Systems (Tulip)
Midland
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing Engineer Systems (Tulip)
United States
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing Engineer Major Assembly
Midland
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing Engineer Major Assembly
United States
N/A
N/A
Launch Structural Technician
Midland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Launch Structural Technician
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Launch Operations Mechanical Engineer
Midland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Launch Operations Mechanical Engineer
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
High Speed Systems Engineer
Barcelona
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
High Speed Systems Engineer
Barcelona
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
High Speed Systems Engineer
Kingdom of Spain
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mechanisms Flight Assurance Engineer
Midland
N/A
N/A
Mechanisms Flight Assurance Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Engineering Development Program (EDP) – Environmental Test
Midland
N/A
N/A
Engineering Development Program (EDP) – Environmental Test
United States
N/A
N/A
ASIC Design Engineer
Edinburgh
N/A
N/A
ASIC Design Engineer
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 437 Data Points | $72,800 | $86,850 | $100,900 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 1,072 Data Points | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 981 Data Points | $120,000 | $142,500 | $165,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,322 Data Points | $136,000 | $160,565 | $185,130 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 404 Data Points | $158,066 | $187,590 | $217,115 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 482 Data Points | $167,625 | $198,813 | $230,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 222 Data Points | $159,000 | $182,000 | $205,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 144 Data Points | $180,000 | $210,775 | $241,550 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Large 97 Data Points | $215,500 | $251,000 | $286,500 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 41 Data Points | $240,000 | $270,000 | $300,000 |