Top Test Engineer Jobs

Plans, develops, executes, and maintains integration and test solutions for complex hardware and software systems. Translates requirements into test strategies, specifications, plans, and procedures; leads system and subsystem testing; analyzes results; documents defects; coordinates corrective actions; and verifies system performance through integration and regression testing.

Leads field commissioning, calibration, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of protective relays, substation control systems, SCADA, communications, and power equipment. Interprets electrical drawings, develops test plans and isolation procedures, verifies metering, alarms, trips, and controls, and provides technical leadership and mentorship. Requires extensive substation protection and control experience, field work, safety compliance, communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a valid driver’s license.

Performs static and dynamic testing, specimen preparation, data analysis, protocol development, report writing, and quality-compliant documentation. Supports client technical needs, sales, consulting, standards activities, staff training, project management, purchasing, and process improvement. The role requires accurate testing, records, billing time tracking, and adherence to industry, company, and government standards.

Plans, executes, and documents mechanical, functional, environmental, and integration testing for automated spaceflight payloads. Assembles prototypes, operates instrumentation and data acquisition systems, develops test fixtures, analyzes results, troubleshoots failures, and supports payload integration, launch preparation, and design validation. The role collaborates with design engineers and technicians to improve test procedures, engineering processes, and flight hardware reliability.

Leads comprehensive test planning and execution for aerospace and defense mission systems, avionics, and aircraft integration. Develops flight test plans, procedures, and reports; performs developmental, qualification, and flight testing; operates RF and electronic test equipment; investigates anomalies; supports reviews and data analysis; and coordinates with engineering and program teams. Provides technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring requirements traceability, verification, compliance, and performance.

Develops and improves production test processes, equipment, systems, and software. Designs test methods, executes and analyzes electrical testing, troubleshoots analog, RF, digital, and software failures, and delivers root-cause and corrective-action recommendations. Supports production troubleshooting, manages test assets and calibration, and collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams in a fast-paced environment.

Supports functional and regression testing for Pega applications within a DEA modernization program. Executes test cases, validates requirements, documents results and defects, maintains QA artifacts, supports user acceptance testing, and participates in Agile ceremonies. Collaborates with developers, business analysts, and senior QA professionals to assess risks, retest fixes, and promote software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Lead test engineering for complex manufactured systems: design test plans and equipment, perform formal qualification and troubleshooting, develop test procedures and documentation, support automated test equipment maintenance and produce technical reports and data packages.

Owns end-to-end thermal control system test campaigns for human-rated space station hardware, including test planning, GSE design, assembly, instrumentation, execution, data analysis, and closeout. Performs hands-on testing of fluid and thermal components, resolves technical issues through root-cause analysis, supports design and test reviews, collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams, and mentors junior engineers.

Design, develop, test, and integrate software models for SIL/HWIL emulation of hardware components. Build automated test environments, create verification plans and procedures, debug and resolve issues, and implement emulation policies and tooling to accelerate development and reduce program risk.

Leads software test and verification activities for the B-52J CERP program, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case development, environment configuration, manual and automated testing, defect identification, results analysis, documentation, and coordination of multifunctional teams. The role also directs test engineers, maintains test artifacts and metrics, and ensures compliance with software, safety, security, and regulatory standards.

Lead OS verification for IVI platforms: define verification strategies, create and run automated/manual tests, develop automation scripts, report metrics, log defects, and collaborate with architects, developers, and integration teams to ensure software quality, security, performance, and architecture compliance.

Designs, develops, integrates, and validates automated test equipment and test program sets for missile and sensor systems. Develops test software, instrument drivers, measurement algorithms, acceptance procedures, and production test solutions. Supports troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, yield improvement, hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing, documentation, design reviews, and compliance with military standards and configuration processes.

Integrates and verifies satellite ground systems and orbital platform capabilities for the NGG GEO program. Plans and executes system and subsystem testing, develops test procedures and schedules, resolves hardware-software interface issues, and translates customer requirements into verification solutions. Collaborates with software, hardware, systems engineering, and test teams across developmental and operational activities. Supports system integration, requirements traceability, defect resolution, documentation, and occasional off-hours operational support.

Develops and executes test procedures for human-rated spacecraft avionics and flight hardware. The role manages vehicle integration and test activities, coordinates technical plans and schedules, directs testing events, evaluates safety and quality requirements, troubleshoots non-conformances, and determines risk-informed corrective actions. Candidates need engineering education, manufacturing and hands-on hardware integration experience, CAD proficiency, and familiarity with aerospace standards. Evening and weekend work may be required during critical mission milestones.

Design, build, commission, and test fluid-system ground support equipment and test stands for human-rated spacecraft. Develop test plans, lead test execution and reviews, create mechanical and instrumentation documentation, manage non-conformances, and support root-cause corrective actions. The role collaborates with engineers, technicians, and distributed teams to solve fluid-system issues and improve test processes. Candidates may support critical mission milestones during evenings or weekends.

Designs, develops, integrates, and supports automated test equipment and test program sets for aerospace and defense products. Creates test software, hardware interfaces, instrumentation, test strategies, acceptance procedures, and technical documentation. Supports production testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, yield improvement, and process optimization. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and systems teams while ensuring compliance with military standards and configuration-management processes.

Develop and maintain system-level test procedures and documentation for a U.S. Navy weapon system. Support requirements verification, on-site testing, data collection/analysis, anomaly resolution, and test reporting. Collaborate with mechanical/electrical teams, develop subsystem knowledge, and contribute to new test program planning and technical specialization.

Leads quality engineering infrastructure across web, iOS, Android, and backend systems. Designs test frameworks, AI-powered test-generation and root-cause tooling, CI/CD quality gates, observability, metrics pipelines, and shared testing utilities. Establishes engineering standards, mentors engineers, conducts architecture reviews, and influences quality practices across hundreds of repositories and multiple product squads. Requires extensive SDET or software development experience, mobile testing expertise, Python and TypeScript fluency, cloud familiarity, contract testing, and LLM application evaluation experience.

Develop and execute automated integration and verification tests for ground and space command-and-control software. Build reusable test scripts, drivers, stubs, and test inputs using Robot Framework and scripting languages. Analyze requirements, interfaces, logs, telemetry, and test results to identify defects and support root-cause analysis. Contribute to CI/CD workflows, regression suites, quality gates, anomaly tracking, test reporting, and verification closure evidence. Requires experience with complex software testing, flight dynamics, and a Secret clearance.

Validate and test RF transceiver boards and antennas (3–7 GHz): measure s-parameters and patterns, characterize RF subsystems over temperature, troubleshoot failures, analyze data, and produce test reports while supporting production.

Own the test strategy and execution for complex weldment manufacturing programs. Design and integrate pressure-testing equipment, fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems; ensure safety, traceability, and compliance; lead customer witness tests and data packages; hand tests off to production; and mentor engineers and technicians. The role requires deep hydrostatic and proof-testing expertise, cross-functional leadership, and occasional travel, nights, and weekends around test events.

Develops and executes test plans for electro-mechanical equipment and processes. Leads commissioning, system integration, acceptance testing, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and prototype operation. Creates test procedures, fixtures, safety documentation, and test records; operates accelerator systems; participates in design reviews; and supports customer-site commissioning, service, and operator training.

Supports system integration, verification, validation, reliability, and regression testing for complex robotic and electromechanical medical systems. Develops test plans, protocols, reports, and verification matrices; analyzes requirements and test data; troubleshoots test environments; supports fixtures and automation; documents defects and retests; and collaborates with cross-functional engineering, quality, and program teams. The role also supports regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and technical guidance for junior team members.

Designs and executes qualification tests for electric propulsion systems used on Starlink satellites. Responsibilities include test planning, hardware integration, test stand design, instrumentation, data acquisition, software and automation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, data analysis, and technical reporting. The engineer directs technicians, collaborates with design and reliability teams, investigates anomalies, improves testing processes, and supports propulsion system reliability in a hands-on aerospace production environment.