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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$105K - $140K *

Optimize quality assurance processes for aerospace projects, ensuring compliance with NASA standards. Collaborate with teams to assess documentation, develop metrics, and support manufacturing phases...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by designing and improving test systems, integrating mechanical and electrical components, and collaborating across teams to enhance quality and performance in product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Join us to design, maintain, and enhance test systems for manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to integrate test equipment and drive continuous improvement initiati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $183K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead quality automation efforts, ensuring robust testing strategies and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvemen...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by leading engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and boost customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement and mentor tea...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join our dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, where you'll develop and implement aerospace quality standards, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across processes and products in a f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading complex testing strategies, enhancing test practices, and ensuring release readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize quality processes and drive yield improvements in complex manufacturing. Lead initiatives to enhance First Pass Yield (FPY) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) while collaborating with cross-fu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $116K *

Contribute to quality assurance in manufacturing compressor airfoils, focusing on problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions. Collaborate with operations and quality teams to ensure compliance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality assurance by managing compliance and customer satisfaction in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and drive continuou...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $90K *

Innovate automated testing by designing and maintaining scripts with Playwright. Collaborate with teams to enhance testing efficiency and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $90K *

Empower development success by crafting innovative automation solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes and efficiency in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing and maintaining advanced applications, validating systems, and troubleshooting complex issues in HVAC and automation environments. Collaborate with teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by providing critical application quality assurance and testing support for a high-stakes NASA platform. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust testing processes and enhance sys...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring state-of-the-art product delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, uphold standards, and support continuou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Elevate test solutions by transforming real-world failures into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to develop, validate, and deploy effective testing methods that ensure product reliabi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Deliver innovative test solutions that transform real-world failures into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to define, validate, and deploy effective testing methods that ensure product re...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $300K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions for cutting-edge space vehicles. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure robust fault tolerance and autonomy in high-stakes environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $300K *

Lead the development of innovative space vehicles and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges. Drive technology integration and ensure fault toleranc...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $124K *

Elevate quality assurance by ensuring every electronic component is flawlessly programmed and tested. Collaborate with engineers to maintain high standards in a hands-on role, contributing to the reli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $178K *

Serve as a key contributor in test and evaluation support for military medical systems, ensuring effective planning, execution, and documentation of testing events to meet operational objectives and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Empower product quality by ensuring compliance and integrity in software development. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and effective testing of digital products, enhancing over...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Reimagine software quality assurance by collaborating across teams to ensure the integrity and compliance of digital products. Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in software tes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure quality in digital product development. Collaborate across functions to validate software and firmware, driving continuous improvement and maintaining product integrity i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.