Quality Assurance Technical Lead Jobs
Quality Assurance Technical Lead jobs are open across software, fintech, healthtech, manufacturing, and enterprise IT, from mid-level QA engineer to senior technical lead and principal, with specializations in test automation, embedded systems QA, and performance engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Athena Security
Athena Security is an industry leader in AI-powered concealed weapons detection, visitor management, and integrated security platforms. Our mission is simple: to help save lives by building the most advanced entryway security ecosystem available. We combine cutting-edge hardware and AI with intuitive software solutions to help schools, hospitals, casinos, and enterprises create safer spaces.
How to Apply:
In order for us to accept your application, you must first go to https://www.athena-security.com/ , go to the Careers section on our website and submit your resume.
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance & Technical Operations Technician plays an important role in ensuring Athena Security's products meet quality standards, are properly configured, and are ready for customer deployment.
This position combines quality assurance, equipment preparation, and technical troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is mechanically and technically inclined, detail-oriented, comfortable working with computers and electronic equipment, and able to diagnose problems independently.
You will work closely with our existing QA team, support equipment preparation and shipping operations, and assist with technical issues across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and developing expertise in advanced security technology.
Quality Assurance & Product Testing (Approximately 50%)
- Assist with incoming inspections of X-ray screening equipment, weapons detection systems, and associated components.
- Perform functional testing and verification of equipment prior to customer deployment.
- Identify, document, and communicate product defects, hardware issues, and software problems.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, and quality documentation.
- Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Verify repairs and confirm that identified issues have been successfully resolved.
- Support the development and improvement of QA procedures, checklists, and inspection processes.
- Work closely with the QA team, Engineering, and Operations to identify recurring product issues.
- Assist with quality management activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Preparation & Kitting (Approximately 25%)
- Prepare X-ray screening systems and associated equipment for customer deployment.
- Configure computers, networking equipment, peripherals, and supporting hardware.
- Install, update, and verify software and system configurations.
- Assemble deployment kits based on customer-specific requirements.
- Connect and test equipment to verify operational readiness.
- Assist with equipment packing, crating, labeling, and shipping preparation.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, serial numbers, and included components.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics personnel to ensure equipment is ready for shipment.
Note: Work involving radiation-generating components, radiation safety testing, or regulated radiation-related activities will be performed or directed by Athena Security's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and other authorized personnel.
Technical Troubleshooting & Support (Approximately 25%)
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and equipment configuration issues.
- Diagnose technical problems involving computers, peripherals, connectivity, and electronic devices.
- Assist with identifying and resolving issues discovered during QA testing or equipment preparation.
- Support Engineering and Operations with technical testing and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist internal teams with technical issues and system configurations.
- Provide technical assistance to Customer Support or field personnel when needed.
- Document technical findings, resolutions, and recurring issues.
- Participate in equipment testing, software updates, and product improvement activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in a technical, electronics, IT hardware, manufacturing, quality assurance, or equipment support role.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and electronic equipment.
- Familiarity with basic computer networking, device configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and technical equipment.
- Ability to follow technical procedures, document findings, and maintain accurate records.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and develop product-specific expertise.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at our Jacksonville facility.
Preferred, But Not Required
- Experience in quality assurance, product inspection, or manufacturing testing.
- Experience configuring or troubleshooting Windows-based computers and networking hardware.
- Familiarity with electronic testing equipment, including multimeters.
- Experience working with electromechanical systems or industrial equipment.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or other structured quality management systems.
- Experience with technical documentation, inventory systems, or equipment configuration records.
- Experience in a technology manufacturing, security equipment, or field service environment.
A college degree or specialized certification is not required. Relevant hands-on experience, technical aptitude, and problem-solving ability are more important.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Primarily on-site work in an office, technical workspace, and warehouse environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform hands-on equipment work throughout the day.
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment for heavier loads.
- Comfortable working around large industrial and security screening equipment.
- Willingness to assist with material handling, packing, and warehouse-related activities.
- Occasional travel to customer locations may be required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, takes pride in doing things correctly, and doesn't hesitate to investigate a problem when something isn't working.
The right candidate will be curious, dependable, technically capable, and willing to take ownership of their work.
If you enjoy hands-on technology, troubleshooting problems, and helping deliver reliable products to customers, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
About Athena Security
Athena Security is an industry leader in AI-powered concealed weapons detection, visitor management, and integrated security platforms. Our mission is simple: to help save lives by building the most advanced entryway security ecosystem available. We combine cutting-edge hardware and AI with intuitive software solutions to help schools, hospitals, casinos, and enterprises create safer spaces.
How to Apply:
In order for us to accept your application, you must first go to https://www.athena-security.com/ , go to the Careers section on our website and submit your resume.
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance & Technical Operations Technician plays an important role in ensuring Athena Security's products meet quality standards, are properly configured, and are ready for customer deployment.
This position combines quality assurance, equipment preparation, and technical troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is mechanically and technically inclined, detail-oriented, comfortable working with computers and electronic equipment, and able to diagnose problems independently.
You will work closely with our existing QA team, support equipment preparation and shipping operations, and assist with technical issues across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and developing expertise in advanced security technology.
Quality Assurance & Product Testing (Approximately 50%)
- Assist with incoming inspections of X-ray screening equipment, weapons detection systems, and associated components.
- Perform functional testing and verification of equipment prior to customer deployment.
- Identify, document, and communicate product defects, hardware issues, and software problems.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, and quality documentation.
- Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Verify repairs and confirm that identified issues have been successfully resolved.
- Support the development and improvement of QA procedures, checklists, and inspection processes.
- Work closely with the QA team, Engineering, and Operations to identify recurring product issues.
- Assist with quality management activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Preparation & Kitting (Approximately 25%)
- Prepare X-ray screening systems and associated equipment for customer deployment.
- Configure computers, networking equipment, peripherals, and supporting hardware.
- Install, update, and verify software and system configurations.
- Assemble deployment kits based on customer-specific requirements.
- Connect and test equipment to verify operational readiness.
- Assist with equipment packing, crating, labeling, and shipping preparation.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, serial numbers, and included components.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics personnel to ensure equipment is ready for shipment.
Note: Work involving radiation-generating components, radiation safety testing, or regulated radiation-related activities will be performed or directed by Athena Security's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and other authorized personnel.
Technical Troubleshooting & Support (Approximately 25%)
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and equipment configuration issues.
- Diagnose technical problems involving computers, peripherals, connectivity, and electronic devices.
- Assist with identifying and resolving issues discovered during QA testing or equipment preparation.
- Support Engineering and Operations with technical testing and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist internal teams with technical issues and system configurations.
- Provide technical assistance to Customer Support or field personnel when needed.
- Document technical findings, resolutions, and recurring issues.
- Participate in equipment testing, software updates, and product improvement activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in a technical, electronics, IT hardware, manufacturing, quality assurance, or equipment support role.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and electronic equipment.
- Familiarity with basic computer networking, device configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and technical equipment.
- Ability to follow technical procedures, document findings, and maintain accurate records.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and develop product-specific expertise.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at our Jacksonville facility.
Preferred, But Not Required
- Experience in quality assurance, product inspection, or manufacturing testing.
- Experience configuring or troubleshooting Windows-based computers and networking hardware.
- Familiarity with electronic testing equipment, including multimeters.
- Experience working with electromechanical systems or industrial equipment.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or other structured quality management systems.
- Experience with technical documentation, inventory systems, or equipment configuration records.
- Experience in a technology manufacturing, security equipment, or field service environment.
A college degree or specialized certification is not required. Relevant hands-on experience, technical aptitude, and problem-solving ability are more important.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Primarily on-site work in an office, technical workspace, and warehouse environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform hands-on equipment work throughout the day.
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment for heavier loads.
- Comfortable working around large industrial and security screening equipment.
- Willingness to assist with material handling, packing, and warehouse-related activities.
- Occasional travel to customer locations may be required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, takes pride in doing things correctly, and doesn't hesitate to investigate a problem when something isn't working.
The right candidate will be curious, dependable, technically capable, and willing to take ownership of their work.
If you enjoy hands-on technology, troubleshooting problems, and helping deliver reliable products to customers, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Human Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance technical lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of QA experience including at least 2 in a lead or senior role
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD-integrated test pipelines
- Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and sprint-based release cycles
- ISTQB certification or equivalent formal QA credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Quality Assurance Technical Lead Job Search
Quantify your automation coverage gains
Hiring managers for technical lead roles want to see impact, not just tool familiarity. Replace vague claims with concrete outcomes: how much manual testing your automation suite replaced, how defect escape rates changed, or how release cycles shortened under your ownership.
Distinguish lead from individual contributor work
Many quality assurance technical lead job descriptions screen out candidates whose resumes read like senior QA engineers. Explicitly highlight cross-functional coordination, mentoring junior testers, defining testing strategy, and influencing engineering decisions, not just executing test plans.
Target postings by testing domain, not just title
Quality assurance technical lead roles in embedded systems, API testing, and performance engineering demand different toolchains. Filter your search by domain keywords like Selenium, JMeter, Appium, or Robot Framework to surface openings that match your actual specialization.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality assurance technical lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a live demonstration of your test framework
Technical interviews for lead QA roles often include a live coding or architecture exercise. Walk into interviews ready to show a working test framework, explain your design decisions, and defend why you chose your approach over common alternatives.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When evaluating an offer, clarify what engineering stack you'll own quality for, how much of your time is hands-on versus strategic, and whether test infrastructure decisions run through you. Scope ambiguity at this level directly affects career growth and daily work satisfaction.
Quality Assurance Technical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality assurance technical leads?
FoodMatch, Sierra Space, and KVK Tech are hiring the most quality assurance technical leads right now, with openings concentrated in New Jersey, New York, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at software companies and financial services firms scaling their automated testing infrastructure.
How many quality assurance technical lead jobs are remote?
About 40% of quality assurance technical lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's collaborative but largely digital nature. Test automation, performance engineering, and API testing specializations tend to be the most remote-friendly, while embedded systems and hardware QA roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a quality assurance technical lead?
Start by building deep hands-on experience as a QA engineer, then move into owning a full test suite for a product or feature area. Develop automation skills in at least one major framework, then take on informal mentorship or cross-team coordination to demonstrate leadership. Formal certifications like ISTQB Advanced can help signal readiness for lead roles, and a track of measurable quality improvements makes the case concrete.
Can you get a quality assurance technical lead job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a technical lead role with no prior QA experience is uncommon, but candidates with two to three years of automation-focused QA work can be competitive if they've taken ownership of a test framework end-to-end. Building open-source testing projects, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, and demonstrating that you've influenced engineering decisions rather than just executed test cases will set you apart from other applicants at a similar experience level.
What does the quality assurance technical lead interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering automation design, defect triage, and testing strategy. A take-home or live coding exercise involving test framework architecture is common at mid-to-large employers. Final rounds typically include a system design conversation and a panel discussion with engineering managers and cross-functional stakeholders who want to assess how you'd lead quality across a team.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance technical lead jobs?
You can find and apply to quality assurance technical lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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