QA Engineer Jobs in Kansas

QA Engineer jobs in Kansas are steadily active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, financial services, and enterprise software across Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City. Employers with a lasting hiring presence in the state include Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and CERNER (now Oracle Health), which collectively drive strong demand for automation engineers, software QA specialists, and embedded systems testers. Openings exist at every level from entry-level test analysts to senior QA leads overseeing release cycles for complex regulated products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerElanco
Top cityWichita, KS
Cities hiring18
Work type81% On-site
Top industryFood

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Life-Assist, Inc.
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Life-Assist, Inc.
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Quality Assurance Specialist
Life-Assist, Inc.
Lenexa, Kansas
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$23 - $24/hr
Associate's degree in Business Administration
51-200

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Quality Assurance NDT Technician
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Quality Assurance NDT Technician
Maverick Tech
Kansas City, Kansas
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$25 - $42/hr

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Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit Defense - Associate Quality Assurance Supplier
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Spirit Defense - Associate Quality Assurance Supplier
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, Kansas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$62k - $96k/yr
10,000+

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Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC
Manager, Quality Assurance
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Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC
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Manager, Quality Assurance
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC
Olathe, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Support
$99k - $116k/yr
Six Sigma Certification
1,001-5,000

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Netsmart Technologies
QA Automation Engineer- Onsite Overland Park, KS
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QA Automation Engineer- Onsite Overland Park, KS
Netsmart Technologies
Overland Park, Kansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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QA Engineer Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wichita
14 jobs
Elwood
6 jobs
Olathe
6 jobs
Topeka
6 jobs
Lenexa
4 jobs
Junction City
3 jobs
Overland Park
3 jobs
Lawrence
2 jobs
Kansas City
2 jobs

QA Engineer Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Elanco
Elanco6 open roles
Reser's Fine Foods
Reser's Fine Foods6 open roles
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Retail
  • Science & Research
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Kansas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
  • Proficiency writing and executing manual and automated test cases and scripts
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycles and defect tracking processes
  • Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or REST-Assured

QA Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa engineer in Kansas?

Most qa engineer roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field. There is no state-issued license for qa engineers in Kansas. Employers in the state's aerospace, finance, and software sectors typically look for hands-on experience with test automation tools, a working knowledge of Agile workflows, and demonstrated ability to write reproducible test cases. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level can strengthen a Kansas application.

How much do QA engineers make in Kansas?

QA engineers in Kansas earn a median of about $94,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,050 for the lowest 10% to over $133,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire qa engineers in Kansas?

Kansas qa engineer roles are posted by Elanco, Reser's Fine Foods, and Textron Aviation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing corridor around Wichita and the tech-oriented corporate campus environment in Overland Park create consistent demand from both large employers and their technology contractors.

Which Kansas cities have the most qa engineer jobs?

Wichita, Elwood, and Olathe have the most qa engineer openings in Kansas. Wichita's concentration of aerospace and defense manufacturers drives volume there, while Overland Park and the broader Kansas City metro attract qa roles from financial technology firms, enterprise software companies, and healthcare IT organizations headquartered on the Kansas side of the state line.

Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Kansas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of qa engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Test planning, automation scripting, and defect reporting require a computer and access to build environments rather than physical presence, making qa engineering one of the more remote-compatible roles in Kansas's technology sector.

How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior QA analyst or software tester roles at Kansas City-area software firms and Wichita-based aerospace suppliers, which regularly bring on associates to support larger QA teams. Garmin and Oracle Health run structured new-graduate hiring programs that include QA tracks. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles like technical support, data entry, or business analysis have a natural edge. An ISTQB Foundation certificate and a small portfolio of personal or open-source test projects can make an early-career application competitive.

Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from each listing.

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