Mid Level Quality Assurance Tester Jobs
Mid level quality assurance tester jobs go to testers ready to own test plans end to end, mentor junior team members, and make quality decisions with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Consulting & Professional Services, Medical Devices, and Accounting & Auditing, with 43% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like NetSPI, Saalex, and AvePoint hiring at this level now.
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Saalex is seeking a Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78k-$90k annually (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite at China Lake, CA. Potential travel may be required to support field installations.
Job Overview:
The Tactical Air Range Integration Facility (TARIF) Program, under the Saalex TSS contract, is seeking a motivated Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester to help support the warfighter and fleet with their training tools and systems. We want someone who wants more than just a job—we are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in software quality assurance and testing.
This position performs in a collaborative work group that provides engineering and lifecycle assistance for the aircraft tracking and aircrew training software utilized by the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard Tactical Training Ranges. The ultimate expectation for this role is to become an SME in testing software to ensure it is safe, secure, and meets all functional requirements prior to being deployed to the fleet.
Essential Functions:
Test Execution & System Validation
- Test Execution: Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes.
- System Modifications: Test system modifications rigorously to prepare for real-world implementation and fleet deployment.
- Hardware/Software Integration: Understand how the software suite interacts with the complementary hardware and network systems that make up the overall capability being fielded, providing integrated hardware/software solutions to the customer.
Test Planning & Design Reviews
- Strategic Planning: Identify the most appropriate implementation approaches to planning software testing, utilizing specific test methodologies and techniques. Participate in the planning of test schedules.
- Documentation & Test Cases: Participate in test plan preparation, explicitly creating comprehensive test plans for each software release. Prepare, write, and refine test cases. Analyze and review the test cases of other software testers to ensure maximum coverage and accuracy.
- Design Reviews: Participate actively in software design reviews to provide critical input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and project schedules.
Defect Tracking & Reporting
- Bug Tracking: Document software and application defects using formal bug tracking systems. Report defects clearly and directly to software developers.
- Database Management: Create and maintain comprehensive databases of known defects and historical test data.
- Regression Testing: Perform necessary retesting and regression testing to verify that defects have been successfully resolved without impacting other system functionalities.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed test reports and formally present findings to developers, project managers, and stakeholders. Ensure that all products meet required cybersecurity standards and functional safety requirements before they reach the fleet.
Requirements
Required:
- Less than 3 years of software testing or related IT experience.
- Performs testing duties under the oversight of senior staff with a high drive to learn advanced testing methodologies, design review processes, and systems integration.
Education:
Must possess a BA/BS degree OR an applicable basic certification.
Security Clearance:
Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Saalex is seeking a Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78k-$90k annually (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite at China Lake, CA. Potential travel may be required to support field installations.
Job Overview:
The Tactical Air Range Integration Facility (TARIF) Program, under the Saalex TSS contract, is seeking a motivated Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester to help support the warfighter and fleet with their training tools and systems. We want someone who wants more than just a job—we are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in software quality assurance and testing.
This position performs in a collaborative work group that provides engineering and lifecycle assistance for the aircraft tracking and aircrew training software utilized by the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard Tactical Training Ranges. The ultimate expectation for this role is to become an SME in testing software to ensure it is safe, secure, and meets all functional requirements prior to being deployed to the fleet.
Essential Functions:
Test Execution & System Validation
- Test Execution: Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes.
- System Modifications: Test system modifications rigorously to prepare for real-world implementation and fleet deployment.
- Hardware/Software Integration: Understand how the software suite interacts with the complementary hardware and network systems that make up the overall capability being fielded, providing integrated hardware/software solutions to the customer.
Test Planning & Design Reviews
- Strategic Planning: Identify the most appropriate implementation approaches to planning software testing, utilizing specific test methodologies and techniques. Participate in the planning of test schedules.
- Documentation & Test Cases: Participate in test plan preparation, explicitly creating comprehensive test plans for each software release. Prepare, write, and refine test cases. Analyze and review the test cases of other software testers to ensure maximum coverage and accuracy.
- Design Reviews: Participate actively in software design reviews to provide critical input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and project schedules.
Defect Tracking & Reporting
- Bug Tracking: Document software and application defects using formal bug tracking systems. Report defects clearly and directly to software developers.
- Database Management: Create and maintain comprehensive databases of known defects and historical test data.
- Regression Testing: Perform necessary retesting and regression testing to verify that defects have been successfully resolved without impacting other system functionalities.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed test reports and formally present findings to developers, project managers, and stakeholders. Ensure that all products meet required cybersecurity standards and functional safety requirements before they reach the fleet.
Requirements
Required:
- Less than 3 years of software testing or related IT experience.
- Performs testing duties under the oversight of senior staff with a high drive to learn advanced testing methodologies, design review processes, and systems integration.
Education:
Must possess a BA/BS degree OR an applicable basic certification.
Security Clearance:
Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
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Mid Level Quality Assurance Tester Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level quality assurance tester job?
Highlight ownership and breadth, not just task completion. Employers at this level want to see testers who have led a test cycle, caught meaningful defects before production, and coordinated with developers and product managers independently. Tailor your resume to show the scope of systems you have tested, the tools you command, and any mentoring or cross-team collaboration you have handled without close supervision.
Which companies hire mid level quality assurance testers?
Companies hiring mid level quality assurance testers right now include NetSPI, Saalex, and AvePoint, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including product-led tech companies, enterprise software vendors, healthcare platforms, and financial services firms that maintain dedicated QA functions rather than relying on developer-led testing alone.
Are there remote mid level quality assurance tester jobs?
Yes, and the share is substantial. About 43% of mid level quality assurance tester openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how well QA work translates to distributed environments. Teams have become comfortable running test cycles, bug triage, and sprint ceremonies asynchronously, which keeps remote options strong even when other roles at the same company shift back on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level quality assurance tester role?
The move from entry level to mid level comes from deepening ownership over time. Build toward running full test plans independently, not just executing cases assigned to you. Gain hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, learn to write and maintain test scripts, and take on cross-functional work with developers and product managers. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as defect rates caught pre-release, accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level quality assurance testers?
Mid Level quality assurance tester roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Medical Devices, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products carry high reliability requirements, regulatory scrutiny, or rapid release cycles that make structured, experienced QA ownership a necessity rather than a nice-to-have.