QA Engineer Jobs in Washington
QA Engineer jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with the state's dense concentration of enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, aerospace, and gaming companies driving consistent openings from entry-level manual testers through senior automation engineers and QA leads. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large quality engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties are test automation, performance testing, and embedded systems QA. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring26
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Quality Assurance - Construction 7/6/26
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AZAD Technology Partners
Quality Assurance - Construction 7/6/26
Vancouver, Washington
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Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance
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Stryker
Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance
Redmond, Washington
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IT Quality Assurance Specialist
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State of Washington
IT Quality Assurance Specialist
Olympia, Washington
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Quality Assurance Specialist ? Lewis County
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America Works Network of Companies
Quality Assurance Specialist ? Lewis County
Seattle, Washington
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Quality Assurance Engineer II, Amazon Add To Delivery
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Amazon.com
Quality Assurance Engineer II, Amazon Add To Delivery
Bellevue, Washington
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Quality Assurance - Construction 7/6/26
AZAD Technology Partners·Vancouver, Washington
Job functions:
$42.84 - $54.09/hr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
11-50 employees
Job Description
Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Construction Inspector and perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the facility's service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $42.84 and $54.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred.
Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred.
10 yrs of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and BPA VHF radio in the field.
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Safety Standards
Electrical Principles
Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
Rigging
Load Securement (DOT)
Erosion Sediment Control
Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
Identifying confined space hazards
Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Site Civil Engineering Infrastructure Construction
Knowledge of Construction Practices involved in Site development, Transmission, Substation, Telecommunication, and Non-Electric Facilities
Electronic technician work experience preferred. Knowledge of test equipment is recommended to confirm the tests are being properly executed.
Transmission Lines and non-Electric Plant Construction experience
Construction and inspection experience specifically outlined in the inspection tasks below:
Pioneering roads (i.e., excavating, grading, culvert and various water management or outfalls)
Utilize baselines and detailed topographic drawings for locations
Potholing for Underground Utilities
Site Blasting
Rock Crushing
Surveying
Drainage
Identification of imported materials
Transmission Lines Construction Experience
Footings (i.e., grillage, direct embed, drilled shaft, spread, etc.)
Wood pole construction (i.e., handling, setting, drilling, etc.)
Light Duty Steel Construction
Engineered Steel Construction (i.e., lattice, tubular)
Assembly of steel including jacking of components
Crane Erection
Helicopter construction (e.g., erecting transmission structures, stringing sockline, material delivery, etc.)
Hardware installation
Stringing and Sagging Principles
Fiber Optic Construction Experience
Special handling requirements for OPGW and ADSS
Splicing, Termination and Testing
Vault installation
Substation Construction Experience
Grounding systems including ground rods, exothermic welds
Trench and Conduit installed Cable
Foundations (i.e., spread footings, drilled shafts)
Structural supports (i.e., pedestals, lattice, tubular, etc.)
Bus Work
Knowledge of CAD welding
Installation of indoor and outdoor cable
Installation of switchyard surfacing
Installation of control and relay racks, or rack segments, including wiring interconnections
Installation and testing of backup generation (e.g., generators and batteries)
Test and Energization
Telecommunication Construction Experience
Underground directional boring
Antenna, Ice shield, ice bridge and waveguide installations
Antenna alignment
Rack installation
Wiring and Installation of communications equipment
Communications battery installation and testing
Install rigid waveguide and test antenna systems for proper propagation characteristics
Test communications systems including fiber and radio, Network management alarm systems, multiplex, data and voice commutations terminations.
Non-Electric Construction Experience
Practices typical of commercial construction
Installation of utilities (i.e., direct bury, conduit and OH)
Foundations, Framing (i.e., wood, steel), Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Security Systems
Commissioning and Testing and Balancing of Systems
Civil Site Development Experience
Logging and Clearing land, including grubbing and low impact logging techniques when working in environmentally sensitive areas.
Knowledge / experience sufficient to use inspector tools (e.g., theodolite) and to observe and validate appropriate/correct use of electronic test gear.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
AZAD Technology Partners
Quality Assurance - Construction 7/6/26
Vancouver, Washington
Added 1d ago11-50 employees
Job functions:
$42.84 - $54.09/hr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
Job Description
Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Construction Inspector and perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the facility's service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $42.84 and $54.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred.
Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred.
10 yrs of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and BPA VHF radio in the field.
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Safety Standards
Electrical Principles
Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
Rigging
Load Securement (DOT)
Erosion Sediment Control
Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
Identifying confined space hazards
Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Site Civil Engineering Infrastructure Construction
Knowledge of Construction Practices involved in Site development, Transmission, Substation, Telecommunication, and Non-Electric Facilities
Electronic technician work experience preferred. Knowledge of test equipment is recommended to confirm the tests are being properly executed.
Transmission Lines and non-Electric Plant Construction experience
Construction and inspection experience specifically outlined in the inspection tasks below:
Pioneering roads (i.e., excavating, grading, culvert and various water management or outfalls)
Utilize baselines and detailed topographic drawings for locations
Potholing for Underground Utilities
Site Blasting
Rock Crushing
Surveying
Drainage
Identification of imported materials
Transmission Lines Construction Experience
Footings (i.e., grillage, direct embed, drilled shaft, spread, etc.)
Wood pole construction (i.e., handling, setting, drilling, etc.)
Light Duty Steel Construction
Engineered Steel Construction (i.e., lattice, tubular)
Assembly of steel including jacking of components
Crane Erection
Helicopter construction (e.g., erecting transmission structures, stringing sockline, material delivery, etc.)
Hardware installation
Stringing and Sagging Principles
Fiber Optic Construction Experience
Special handling requirements for OPGW and ADSS
Splicing, Termination and Testing
Vault installation
Substation Construction Experience
Grounding systems including ground rods, exothermic welds
Trench and Conduit installed Cable
Foundations (i.e., spread footings, drilled shafts)
Structural supports (i.e., pedestals, lattice, tubular, etc.)
Bus Work
Knowledge of CAD welding
Installation of indoor and outdoor cable
Installation of switchyard surfacing
Installation of control and relay racks, or rack segments, including wiring interconnections
Installation and testing of backup generation (e.g., generators and batteries)
Test and Energization
Telecommunication Construction Experience
Underground directional boring
Antenna, Ice shield, ice bridge and waveguide installations
Antenna alignment
Rack installation
Wiring and Installation of communications equipment
Communications battery installation and testing
Install rigid waveguide and test antenna systems for proper propagation characteristics
Test communications systems including fiber and radio, Network management alarm systems, multiplex, data and voice commutations terminations.
Non-Electric Construction Experience
Practices typical of commercial construction
Installation of utilities (i.e., direct bury, conduit and OH)
Foundations, Framing (i.e., wood, steel), Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Security Systems
Commissioning and Testing and Balancing of Systems
Civil Site Development Experience
Logging and Clearing land, including grubbing and low impact logging techniques when working in environmentally sensitive areas.
Knowledge / experience sufficient to use inspector tools (e.g., theodolite) and to observe and validate appropriate/correct use of electronic test gear.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
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1 jobQA Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Medical Devices
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Agriculture & Farming
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Proficiency writing test cases, bug reports, and QA documentation in Agile or Scrum environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
- Working knowledge of programming or scripting in Python, Java, or JavaScript for automated testing
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured and basic SQL for data validation
QA Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa engineer in Washington?
QA engineering in Washington has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most Washington employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though some accept an associate degree paired with a strong portfolio. Earning a recognized certification such as ISTQB Foundation strengthens a candidacy and is commonly listed in Washington job postings alongside hands-on automation experience.
How much do QA engineers make in Washington?
QA engineers in Washington earn a median of about $128,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,180 for the lowest 10% to over $202,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire qa engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring qa engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C), and SOCOTEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's outsized presence of enterprise software, cloud platforms, and aerospace manufacturers means qa engineer roles here tend to sit inside large, multi-team engineering organizations with well-defined quality processes.
Which Washington cities have the most qa engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Richland lead Washington for qa engineer openings. Seattle and Bellevue concentrate the most postings because of the dense cluster of technology headquarters and cloud-services companies based there, while Redmond draws heavily from Microsoft's sprawling campus, and smaller hubs like Kirkland and Bothell contribute aerospace and biotech-related QA demand.
Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 37% of qa engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits a distributed model. Test case writing, automation scripting, code reviews, and defect triage all transfer cleanly to remote settings, though roles that involve hardware, embedded systems, or lab-based testing at aerospace or medical-device companies are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a junior QA analyst or software test engineer role at a mid-size Washington software company, where teams are small enough to onboard early-career candidates willing to learn automation on the job. Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing all run rotational or new-grad associate programs that include QA tracks. Building a portfolio with personal automation projects using Selenium or Cypress, contributing to open-source test suites, and pairing that work with an ISTQB Foundation certification gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants without experience.
Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through the listings.
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