Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in California
Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in software, biotech, medical devices, aerospace, and consumer electronics across a seniority range from entry-level testers through senior QA engineers and managers. The heaviest hiring clusters in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where established employers like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain large QA teams. The most in-demand specialties are software test automation, regulatory compliance QA for FDA-regulated products, and agile QA within continuous delivery pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.
Supports the fabrication of spaceflight and aeronatutical electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing project engineering oversight, QA inspections, audits, and acceptance, documenting/creating nonconformance, and manufacturing planning and execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
- Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations to IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
- Support the fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing inspections.
- Perform project engineering oversight.
- Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
- Provides periodic reports and documentation as required. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
- Must have a minimum of 12 years of recent and related work experience.
- In lieu of degree: Candidates with 16+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
- Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure report and MRB's.
- Experience with spaceflight hardware and a broad technical knowledge in visual inspection and evaluation of high reliability electronic, electromechanical, or electro-optical equipment.
- Requires wide knowledge of materials and processes for space flight use as well as familiarity of configuration control/verification systems.
- Must be knowledgeable of ISO 9000 quality systems and familiar with configuration management, contamination control, data package reviews, and integration and test processes governing the fabrication assembly, test, and certification of space flight hardware.
- Ability to work well with cross-functional reams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
- Excellent computer skills, including and use of computer-aided engineering tools.
DESIRED:
- Project engineering or systems engineering experience and proficiency.
- Fluency in English and one other language (French, German, Italian).
WORK LOCATION:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
- Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:
Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
ABOUT BASTION:
Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:
At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
SALARY RANGE:
$114,000.00 to $145,000.00., salary will depend on education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Bastion participates in e-Verify.
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The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
- Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent frameworks
- Familiarity with agile or Scrum development methodologies and sprint-based workflows
- Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test plans, and reports
- Experience with bug-tracking and project management tools such as Jira or similar platforms
Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance analyst in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field as the foundation. Quality assurance analyst work in California carries no state-issued license, so hiring decisions turn on demonstrated technical skills and recognized certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE. Building a portfolio of test plans, automation scripts, and documented bug reports is the most concrete step a candidate can take before applying.
How much do quality assurance analysts make in California?
Quality assurance analysts in California earn a median of about $128,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,890 for the lowest 10% to over $201,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance analysts in California?
Employers hiring quality assurance analysts in California right now include RIMEPRO, Gilead Sciences, and ACES ABA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of software companies, FDA-regulated biotech and medical device firms, and aerospace contractors makes it one of the broadest and most varied markets for QA roles in the country.
Which California cities have the most quality assurance analyst jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine account for the largest share of quality assurance analyst openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of software and enterprise technology companies, San Diego draws heavily from its biotech and defense sectors, and Los Angeles adds volume through entertainment technology, aerospace, and a growing startup ecosystem, which together make each city a distinct and active hiring center for QA professionals.
Are there remote quality assurance analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Quality assurance analyst work is desk-based and tool-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 35% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed QA teams have become across California employers. Test automation, script maintenance, and defect review are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate QA or junior software tester role at a mid-size California software or SaaS company, where smaller teams give newcomers broader exposure than large enterprise environments. Lateral moves from technical support, business analysis, or data entry are common on-ramps at California employers because those roles build familiarity with product workflows. Building a public portfolio of automation scripts on GitHub and earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate gives California hiring managers a concrete reason to advance a first-time candidate.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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