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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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Thermal Fluids Design Reliability Engineer
United States
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Thermal Fluids Design Reliability Engineer
Long Beach
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Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Design & Simulation
United States
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Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Design & Simulation
Long Beach
N/A
N/A
Solar Arrays Engineer
United States
N/A
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Solar Arrays Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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RF Antenna Engineer
United States
N/A
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RF Antenna Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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Structures Design Reliability Engineer
United States
N/A
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Structures Design Reliability Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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Propulsion Test Engineer
United States
N/A
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Propulsion Test Engineer
California
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Power Electronics Engineer
United States
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Power Electronics Engineer
Long Beach
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PCB Design Engineer
United States
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PCB Design Engineer
Long Beach
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Manufacturing Engineer, Structures
United States
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Manufacturing Engineer, Structures
Long Beach
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems
United States
N/A
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Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems
Long Beach
N/A
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Integration Engineer, Environmental Test
United States
N/A
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Integration Engineer, Environmental Test
Long Beach
N/A
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Fluids Test Engineer
United States
N/A
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Fluids Test Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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Dynamics Engineer
United States
N/A
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Dynamics Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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Design Reliability Engineer
United States
N/A
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Design Reliability Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
N/A
Battery Electronics Engineer II+
United States
N/A
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Battery Electronics Engineer II+
Long Beach
N/A
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Avionics Test Engineer
Long Beach
N/A
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Avionics Test Engineer
United States
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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring Harnesses
United States
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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring Harnesses
Long Beach
N/A
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Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer
Los Angeles
N/A
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Design Engineer (Semiconductor Machinery Applications)
Los Angeles
N/A
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Design Engineer (Aerospace and Defense Products)
Los Angeles
N/A
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Design Engineer (Advanced Energy Applications)
Los Angeles
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Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer
Los Angeles
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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 |