Remote Staff Test Engineer Jobs
Remote staff test engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams in sectors like software, fintech, healthcare tech, and enterprise SaaS. Employers hiring remotely right now include Renesas, Mercury Insurance Company, and GitLab. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:
- LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
- HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
- TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Summary
Work with various groups (Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, and Quality) to define the test requirements, and then design, develop, and implement Test hardware and software solutions to meet those requirements, for qualification, production, and service purposes.
Essential Functions
- Design simple to complex test systems and architectures to meet test requirements.
- Review and/or develop manufacturing test techniques (including AOI, X-ray, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and ESS Test) as-required at the PCB, sub-assembly, and system level.
- Develop high-coverage tests for analog and digital circuits, custom electrical components, and complete systems.
- Design and procure test fixtures and equipment with emphasis on reliability, cost justification, and mistake-proofing.
- Perform qualification of test fixtures and test equipment to ensure test systems are capable of providing accurate and reliable test results.
- Perform cross-functional DFT reviews at the component, board, and system levels.
- Act as the manufacturing test liaison to the engineering development and supplier quality teams.
- Work in a team environment to provide manufacturing test input to process flow diagrams, process FMECAs, process characterizations, and process validation protocols and reports.
- Coordinate with internal production and satellite facilities to setup test stations, fixtures, methods, and train applicable personnel.
- Develop and review documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials, change orders, and SOP’s in an ISO-9001/FDA GMP design and document control environment.
- Define and document calibration and maintenance requirements of test fixtures and equipment.
- Perform duties independently as a self-directed worker, with minimal supervision.
- Work on and/or lead multiple projects and project teams to achieve project goals on-time.
- Work with, and clearly communicate technical information to, a wide audience, ranging from end-user to upper management.
- Travel as required to achieve project goals. This could be domestic and/or international travel, and typically is 10% or less.
- Assist in the performance feedback, technical guidance, and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related focus required
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8 to 12 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering
required - Experience in creating Test Hardware and Software architectures to solve test problems required
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Experience with LabView programming, in controlling test instrumentation
required -
Experience with utilizing Test Equipment/Instrumentation Hardware
required -
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, applicable test/development tools and associated technologies
required - Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or service environment is preferred.
- Advanced LabView training and programming is a plus.
- Experience with other programming/scripting languages (C++, Python, Perl, Bash, VB) is a plus.
- Experience with designing Test Executive GUI software is a plus
- Experience/understanding of PLD, PIC, Flash and EPROM programming is a plus.
- Experience in PCB CAD design (Altium or similar PCB design software) is a plus.
- Experience with 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
- Experience with Boundary Scan (JTAG) testing is a plus.
- Experience with ESS (Thermal/Vibration) testing is a plus.
- Experience with Linux operating system is a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Occasionally
- Extreme heat - Occasionally
- Humidity - Occasionally
- Wet - Occasionally
- Noise - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
The annual salary for this position is:
$100,000.00 to $135,000.00Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote staff test engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on software test engineering experience with automation
- Proficiency in at least one test automation framework such as Selenium, pytest, or Cypress
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to lead test strategy across multiple teams or product areas
- Familiarity with performance, load, or reliability testing tools and methodologies
Tips for Your Remote Staff Test Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote staff test engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your stack and seniority level and apply directly before postings close. Remote roles at well-known distributed teams fill fast.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote engineering teams evaluate how clearly you write, not just how well you code. Include a concise written summary in your application that explains your testing approach and past results. Strong async communication signals you can work effectively across distributed teams without hand-holding.
Build a remote-ready automation portfolio
Host your test automation frameworks on GitHub with clear README files that document your design decisions, coverage goals, and how to run the suite. Remote hiring managers read these before they read your resume, so a well-structured portfolio removes ambiguity about your actual skill level.
Target companies with remote engineering blogs
Remote-first companies that publish engineering blogs about their testing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, or quality practices signal a mature distributed team. Referencing their published approach in your application cover note shows genuine interest and saves you from applying to companies that treat remote as an afterthought.
Remote Staff Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote staff test engineer job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams, since they have established workflows for async collaboration and are more likely to hire staff test engineers without expecting on-site presence. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to work independently across time zones, and demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, and async code review. Candidates who can show concrete outcomes from previous remote or distributed work get a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote staff test engineers?
Remote staff test engineer roles are posted by Renesas, Mercury Insurance Company, and GitLab and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first software companies, distributed fintech and healthcare tech teams, and enterprise SaaS organizations that have built their engineering culture around fully distributed workflows.
Can you get a remote staff test engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level staff test engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to debug issues and manage your own workflow without in-person support from day one. Your strongest path is contributing to open-source test automation projects, building a portfolio of automated test suites with documented results, and targeting smaller remote-first startups that value demonstrated initiative over years on a resume.
Do you need a degree for remote staff test engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care far more about your hands-on experience with test automation tools, your ability to design reliable test architectures, and results you can point to than about a formal degree. Certifications in relevant testing frameworks, a strong GitHub history, and a portfolio showing real quality-engineering outcomes carry significant weight with distributed teams evaluating candidates remotely.
Which industries hire the most remote staff test engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote staff test engineers are Insurance and Electronics & Hardware, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed engineering teams that need staff test engineers who can maintain quality standards and coordinate release cycles without being co-located with developers.
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