Top Test Engineer Jobs

Conducts engineering studies, collects and analyzes data, develops project scopes, plans, estimates, and client reports. The role involves testing and investigation, hands-on mechanical equipment, 3D modeling and fabrication drawings, programming, instrumentation, control systems, vendor coordination, and managing multiple projects. Strong communication, customer service, analytical ability, and willingness to learn are required. The position is onsite in Magnolia, Texas, with possible travel and occasional site visits.

Designs, integrates, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots aircraft data acquisition and test instrumentation systems. Develops instrumentation requirements, parameter lists, wiring diagrams, and test plans; selects sensors and transducers; supports installation, checkout, calibration, and configuration control. Collaborates with engineering teams to define measurement requirements and ensure test data is properly collected and analyzed. Periodic travel may be required for instrumentation installations.

Assists with managing flight activities, including flight data, quality, schedules, and safety requirements. Evaluates and interprets flight data, maintains flight records, coordinates activities with pilots, supports employee training, and participates in aircraft flight acceptance. Requires strong aviation technology knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to coach and guide others.

Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for robotic and autonomous systems. Responsibilities include system integration testing, HIL and SIL environments, requirements traceability, test planning, defect tracking, validation strategy development, and functional, performance, and reliability testing. The role integrates hardware, software, controls, firmware, and networking components, analyzes failures, supports corrective actions, and improves testing through automation and continuous integration.

Design and own developer and test infrastructure for production-like environments. Build CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, data-generation tools, workload simulations, and infrastructure supporting integration, load, performance, and correctness testing. Enable AI coding agents to test and validate code autonomously while improving engineering velocity, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams to remove development bottlenecks and scale testing systems.

Lead the end-to-end expansion of a high-enthalpy airbreathing propulsion test facility, from requirements and system architecture through construction, integration, commissioning, and operational readiness. Translate propulsion test objectives into mechanical, fluid, airflow, fuel, exhaust, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, and safety capabilities. Direct multidisciplinary engineers, contractors, suppliers, and government stakeholders while managing technical decisions, risks, schedule, cost, commissioning, and future scalability.

Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade Java test automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and backend testing. Build reusable Selenium-based components, validate databases with SQL, integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines, and improve test reliability and coverage. Mentor quality engineers, apply AI-driven testing practices, participate in architecture and code reviews, and collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams in Agile environments.

Execute large-scale distributed software and interoperability test events supporting USPACOM modeling and simulation systems. Develop and run automated test suites, validate APIs and network payloads, integrate test results into CI/CD pipelines, administer Linux and Windows systems, deploy containerized test environments, apply security patches and DISA STIGs, troubleshoot simulation protocols, and document procedures. The role requires up to 30% overseas travel, an active Secret clearance, and eligibility for TS/SCI.

Develops and implements product test strategies, automated test programs, hardware solutions, characterization plans, qualification activities, and production test methods for complex electronic assemblies. Troubleshoots test and product issues through data-driven root-cause analysis, improves yield and reliability, supports manufacturing readiness, reviews technical deliverables, and mentors engineering and technician teams. The role collaborates cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, and failure-analysis organizations.

Own the team’s quality strategy, automation architecture, test frameworks, synthetic-data safeguards, CI feedback, and non-functional testing. Design reliable testing for concurrency, asynchronous workflows, and distributed services; diagnose failures across product, automation, data, and environments; and establish AI-assisted quality practices with human oversight. Define risk-based verification, exploratory testing, PHI protections, testability requirements, and residual-risk communication while partnering with Engineering, Product, and Platform.

Own propulsion test campaigns for Terran R engine assemblies, including test planning, execution, troubleshooting, data review, test sequencing, hotfire console operations, tooling design, and test article evaluation. Support engine subsystem investigations, systems analysis, simulations, trade studies, and efficiency projects. The role is onsite in Long Beach, includes rotating shifts, weekend milestone work, and approximately 25% travel to test and launch sites.

Designs, debugs, maintains, calibrates, and improves manufacturing test equipment for existing and new products. Develops test plans, supports quality and manufacturing engineering, performs preventive maintenance, soldering, wiring, setup, documentation, and troubleshooting. Partners cross-functionally on root-cause analysis, mistake-proofing, defect prevention, and continuous product and process improvement.

Independently validates data pipelines, schemas, calculations, datasets, dashboards, and reports. Develops SQL reconciliation tests, automated regression checks, access tests, data-quality controls, freshness and performance tests, and test evidence. Tracks defects, verifies corrections, supports user acceptance testing, integrates validation into delivery pipelines, and reports quality risks and release readiness to technical and government stakeholders.

Designs and executes validation, qualification, and reliability testing for complex electromechanical and drone systems. Develops custom test fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems; applies statistical methods such as DOE, regression, Weibull, and capability analysis; supports supplier qualification and risk management; investigates root causes and drives corrective actions. The role also involves test strategy development, mechanical systems integration, and hands-on work with vibration, thermal, EMC/EMI, and environmental testing.

Develop and execute validation and qualification testing for complex electromechanical and drone systems. Design custom fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems; apply statistical and reliability methods; support supplier qualification and risk management; investigate root causes; and drive corrective actions. The role also contributes to validation strategy, test method development, and integration of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems.

Own quality and test automation across Auger’s platform, APIs, user interface, data pipelines, AI features, and customer integrations. Build unit, integration, end-to-end, and regression test suites; embed testing into CI/CD; validate data and write-backs; support deployment testing; diagnose defects; and collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Own end-to-end quality for Salesforce AppExchange distributed systems. Design and execute functional, integration, UI, and API automation; create test plans; coordinate cross-product testing; monitor quality metrics; investigate production issues; and collaborate with developers, product managers, UX, customers, and scrum teams. The role also involves AI-assisted testing, on-call support, agile delivery, customer scenario analysis, and mentoring through code and design reviews.

Leads electrical, software, and controls test planning and execution for battery systems across cell, module, and integrated multi-pack assets. Validates BMS hardware, firmware, plant software, control algorithms, communications, telemetry, and safety interlocks. Troubleshoots hardware and software anomalies using schematics, harnesses, logs, and control scripts; analyzes test data and produces reports. Manages electrical safety requirements and laboratory standards.

Leads onsite mechanical and fluidic testing for battery-system test assets, including structural loading, vibration, seismic, pressure, leak, and flow validation. Develops test plans from engineering requirements and DFMEAs, deploys instrumentation, executes tests, investigates mechanical anomalies, processes telemetry data, validates data integrity, and reports actionable findings. Enforces laboratory safety, pressure-vessel, chemical-handling, LOTO, and 5S standards.

Lead development and improvement of automated electrical test systems and software for manufacturing. Create test routines, coordinate NPI, mentor engineers/technicians, manage projects, perform root-cause analysis, ensure test plan compliance, and support production, costing, and automation at a corporate scale.

Provides first-line production engineering support in a semiconductor cleanroom, troubleshooting electro-mechanical modules, test equipment, software, servo systems, and qualification issues. Analyzes MATLAB, RGA, and manufacturing data; develops troubleshooting guides, OCAPs, PFMEA support, procedures, and work instructions; evaluates failed parts; supports diagnostics, root-cause analysis, quality, and cycle-time improvements. Works night shifts with occasional weekend coverage and potential exposure to high voltage, magnetic fields, lasers, chemicals, and industrial equipment.

Architects and improves electronics manufacturing and test systems, including SMT, THT, PCBA assembly, and testing. Defines processes, documentation, KPIs, and material handling strategies; manages equipment selection, CapEx, vendors, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance. Leads root-cause investigations, DFM/DFT/DFA initiatives, technology roadmaps, compliance, and production-floor troubleshooting while partnering cross-functionally to support manufacturability, quality, reliability, and production readiness.

Leads software test engineering for Army CBRN command-and-control systems. Plans and executes functional, interoperability, cybersecurity, automated, and operational testing; manages Agile and DevSecOps testing activities, CI/CD integration, traceability, documentation, metrics, risks, and release readiness. Coordinates with government, operational, and contractor stakeholders during live test events and provides technical recommendations on software engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, and program execution.

Design and lead test architectures and strategies for complex aerospace and defence systems. Translate customer and system requirements into scalable test solutions, integrate hardware and software, ensure compliance with MOD standards, and support verification, qualification, and in-service activities. Provide technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, bid support, mentoring, and innovation through automation, digital twins, and model-based testing.

Develops and executes RF system test strategies for laboratory, field, and on-orbit environments. Responsibilities include automating test equipment, designing radiated chamber setups and test rigs, analyzing RF measurements, documenting test coverage, troubleshooting root causes, and collaborating across hardware, software, mechanical, and systems teams. The role requires extensive satellite communications and RF validation expertise, successful product launch experience, and proficiency with Python-based automation and RF test equipment.