Functional Test Engineer Jobs

Functional Test Engineer jobs are open across software development, embedded systems, and enterprise IT, at every level from junior to principal, with specializations in manual testing, test automation, and QA engineering across fintech, healthtech, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Functional Analyst, Test Lead (Procurement Systems)
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Functional Analyst, Test Lead (Procurement Systems)
Enspyre LLC
Dayton, Ohio
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
IT Support
$75k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Functional Test Technician*
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Functional Test Technician*
Sanmina
San Jose, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$26 - $28/hr

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Environmental and Functional Test Technician
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Environmental and Functional Test Technician
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$21 - $42/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering
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Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering
Apple
Austin, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering
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Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$145k - $218k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Functional Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin3 open roles
Apple2 open roles
Cummins2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in functional test engineer jobs.

  • Experience writing and executing functional, regression, and system test cases
  • Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
  • Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools like Jira or TestRail
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile or Scrum methodologies
  • Ability to analyze requirements documents and translate them into detailed test plans
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Functional Test Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to testing frameworks

Hiring managers scan for specific frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium before reading anything else. List the exact tools you've used, the version if relevant, and the type of application you tested them on, web, mobile, or embedded.

Show defect metrics, not just duties

Generic phrases like 'executed test cases' get ignored. Quantify your impact: defect detection rate, test coverage percentage achieved, or reduction in regression time. These numbers make your resume concrete and differentiate you from candidates who list the same tasks.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists functional test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by testing scope

Job titles vary wildly, QA Engineer, Software Test Engineer, and Functional Tester often describe the same role. Search by the domain you want: system testing, regression, UAT, or performance. Matching your niche to the posting's scope improves your chances of clearing the first screen.

Prepare a live test scenario walkthrough

Interviewers for functional test roles frequently ask you to design a test plan on the spot for a simple feature. Practice writing boundary conditions, equivalence partitions, and negative test cases aloud so you can walk through your reasoning without hesitation under pressure.

Negotiate test environment access upfront

Before accepting an offer, ask about the test environment setup: shared or dedicated, manual deployment or CI/CD integrated, and whether testers have direct access to staging. Poor tooling visibility early is one of the strongest predictors of job dissatisfaction in this role.

Functional Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most functional test engineers?

Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Cummins are hiring the most functional test engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Colorado, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at companies running large-scale software releases or regulated systems that require documented test evidence.

How many functional test engineer jobs are remote?

About 40% of functional test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed QA teams. Test automation roles and those tied to web or cloud-based applications tend to have the highest remote availability, while embedded systems and hardware-adjacent testing roles more frequently require on-site access.

How do you become a functional test engineer?

Start by building foundational knowledge in software testing concepts: test case design, defect life cycles, and testing types like smoke, regression, and UAT. Learn at least one automation framework hands-on through personal projects or open-source contributions. A degree in a technical field helps, but a portfolio demonstrating real test plans and automation scripts carries significant weight with hiring managers.

Can you get a functional test engineer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level functional test engineer roles exist, particularly at companies with structured QA programs or those building out new test teams. Focus on earning a recognized certification like ISTQB Foundation Level, building a GitHub repository with automation examples, and applying to roles that specify manual testing as the primary skill, since those require less prior tool experience.

What does the functional test engineer interview process look like?

Most processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering test case design, defect reporting, and tool familiarity. Candidates are often given a live or take-home exercise requiring them to write test cases for a described feature. Final rounds typically include a panel with engineering leads who assess your ability to communicate testing decisions and prioritize coverage under constraints.

Where can I find and apply to functional test engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to functional test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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