Quality Test Engineer Jobs

Quality Test Engineers help ensure that products and systems meet requirements for performance, reliability, safety, and usability. Browse vetted Quality Test Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Positions span software, hardware, manufacturing, and other industries where rigorous testing supports dependable products and services.

What Quality Test Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty, but may include designing test plans, developing automated or manual test cases, analyzing results, documenting defects, and working with engineering and product teams to resolve issues. Quality Test Engineers may also help improve testing processes and ensure products satisfy technical specifications and regulatory or customer requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with test methodologies, quality assurance practices, defect-tracking tools, and clear technical documentation. Depending on the role, valuable skills may include programming and test automation, data analysis, knowledge of testing frameworks, and familiarity with industry standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills help engineers collaborate across teams and translate findings into practical improvements.

Explore Quality Test Engineer Careers

Quality Test Engineer titles and requirements differ across organizations. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required expertise, location, and compensation details. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their background and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing APQP activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to enhance product quality and customer sa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of subsea electronics test systems, ensuring reliability through rigorous testing and collaboration with design engineers. Own the end-to-end process from design to execution, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of geospatial intelligence, leading test systems engineers in application, system, and integration testing to ensure compliance and accuracy across national and all...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by enhancing practices in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to establish robust quality systems, lead investigations, and implement continuous improvements for o...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $102K *

Drive quality excellence in manufacturing by ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and enhance production processes, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $116K *

Empower innovation by automating hardware testing and integration for flight systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance development workflows and ensure rapid deployment of cutting-edge te...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by serving as a Test Engineer SME, driving automated testing in a SAFe Agile DevSecOps pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance software quality and performance in a commer...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex test engineering solutions by designing and developing advanced test consoles for aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $122K *

Join our team to oversee software testing throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality diagnostic solutions that impact patient care globally. D...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $130K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring enterprise applications meet high standards for reliability, usability, and performance while collab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and defining system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Drive the future of test automation by designing and implementing solutions that convert manual processes into efficient automated systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance softwar...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement automated testing solutions, ensuring quality across integrated hardware and software systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment, enhancing CI/CD processe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining automated tests for integrated hardware and software systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure quality acros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and excellence in medical diagnostic instruments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, improve processes, and deliv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting manufacturing quality processes to deliver safe and reliable product...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $117K *

Lead quality assurance efforts by supervising testing and inspection teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product int...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Champion the verification and testing of advanced aviation software systems, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases, analyze results...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join our Quality Assurance team to shape the future of product testing and quality evaluation. Collaborate with developers and product owners to enhance user experience through innovative testing stra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $170K *

Unlock potential by validating performance of autonomous rail vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test infrastructure and processes, ensuring reliability and scalability in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of test automation strategies for OTA validation, ensuring high-quality software updates and seamless integration across various vehicle modules while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by designing and executing comprehensive test strategies across full-stack applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software reliability and u...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $200K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance and excellence in spacecraft hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee assembly, testing, and launch operations, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Test Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Test Engineer plans and performs tests to check whether products or systems meet requirements for quality, performance, reliability, and safety. The role may involve creating test cases, automating tests, documenting defects, and collaborating with engineering teams on fixes.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Test Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the industry and product. Employers may look for a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of testing and quality assurance methods, and familiarity with test automation, programming, data analysis, or defect-tracking tools.

  • Are there Quality Test Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation varies by employer, location, specialization, and experience. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more; review individual job postings for specific pay information.

  • Where do Quality Test Engineers work?question toggle

    Quality Test Engineers work across sectors such as software, technology, electronics, manufacturing, and other industries that develop or maintain products and systems.

  • How can I find a Quality Test Engineer role that fits my experience?question toggle

    Compare listings by responsibilities, required skills, industry, location, and compensation. Focus on roles that match your testing specialty and experience, and tailor your application to highlight relevant projects and measurable results.