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.
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.
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.
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.
$88K - $105K *
Elevate product quality by designing and improving automated test systems. Lead troubleshooting efforts and support new product introductions while enhancing test reliability and data quality in a dyn...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing space technology by developing and executing rigorous tests for avionics and electrical subsystems. Your expertise will ensure the reliability and performance...
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$70K - $130K *
Contribute to the success of Air & Missile Defense by leading test operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with technical standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...
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$70K - $130K *
Join us to enhance production-test processes and systems, design innovative test methods, and collaborate across teams to improve product quality and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Your expertis...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $130K *
Unlock potential by enhancing and refining test systems, diagnosing complex issues, and collaborating across functions to improve production processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a dynamic envi...
1 month ago
$101K - $152K *
Optimize testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of spaceflight hardware. Collaborate across teams to design innovative solutions, automate testing, and identify potential failure...
3 weeks ago
Senior Thermal Systems Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead thermal system design and validation for cutting-edge electronic systems. Oversee technical decisions and mentor junior engineers across product lifecycles, ensuring performance and compliance. D...
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Test Manager, Professional Services
$132K - $198K *
Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...
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$140K - $170K *
Shape the future of national cyber defense by leveraging your Linux expertise to enhance critical operational systems. Join a dedicated team focused on testing, troubleshooting, and evolving mission-c...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on automating network solutions. Leverage your expertise in Ansible and Cisco technologies to enhance operational efficiency and support critical inf...
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$94K - $175K *
Shape the future of electrical cable and harness testing by leading a dynamic team. Drive technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure compliance across multiple programs while fostering employe...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality engineering by defining and executing a comprehensive QA strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build automation frameworks, enhance testing standards, and drive quality...
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$120K - $145K *
Take ownership of system-level testing to ensure the reliability and performance of distributed databases. Collaborate with engineering to develop automated tests, diagnose failures, and enhance produ...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of aerospace manufacturing by leading quality engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to establish robust quality systems, drive certifications, and enhance production processes...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a pioneering team to establish quality engineering in aircraft manufacturing. Lead the development of quality systems, certifications, and processes, ensuring excellence from design to production...
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$103K - $154K *
Contribute to innovative medical device development by leading verification and validation activities for software and system-level functionality, ensuring product quality and compliance throughout th...
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
$80K - $153K *
Elevate quality assurance by owning end-to-end testing strategies, driving automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for a new business opportunity in a f...
2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Officer
$70K - $118K *
Unlock quality assurance excellence by testing innovative financial software solutions. Collaborate within an agile team to deliver high-quality products using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring seam...
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Senior Product Quality Engineer, Core Tech
$147K - $196K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Product Quality Engineer, driving quality improvements in Electromagnetic Warfare products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and excellence througho...
1 week ago
Sr. AI Software Engineer (Compute Test, North Reading)
$161K - $258K *
Advance your career by leading the development of a robust AI retrieval platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering tools and ensure operational excellence while tackling complex technic...
3 weeks ago
Sr. AI Software Engineer (Compute Test, North Reading)
$161K - $258K *
Lead the charge in developing a reliable AI retrieval platform, collaborating across teams to enhance engineering tools and documentation access while ensuring operational excellence and measurable ou...
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Associate Manager, Quality Engineering
$95K - $115K *
Optimize quality engineering processes by leading a team, driving compliance, and supporting manufacturing operations to enhance product quality and operational efficiency in a regulated environment...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $186K *
Transform automated optical inspection for ion trap chips, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Own the end-to-end process, from equipment management to data reporting, ensuring scalability and reliabil...
3 weeks ago
$91K - $163K *
Drive innovation in testing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and quality assurance. Leverage your expertise to enhance testing processes and...
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$80K - $100K *
Elevate our quality engineering practices by driving automation and in-sprint testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize testing processe...
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What does a Quality Test Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.