Senior Test Engineer Jobs

Senior Test Engineer jobs are open across software, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, from mid-level to staff and principal, with specializations in automation frameworks, embedded systems testing, and performance engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles956+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CENTEGIX
Senior Test Engineer
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Senior Test Engineer
CENTEGIX
Annapolis, Maryland
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Anduril
Senior Flight Test Engineer
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Senior Flight Test Engineer
Anduril
Fort Stockton, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$126k - $167k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Marvell Technology
Sr Principal Test Engineer
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Sr Principal Test Engineer
Marvell Technology
Irvine, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$162k - $240k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems)
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Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems)
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$139k - $204k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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BAE Systems USA
Test Engineering - Sr Principal II Software Engineer (Hybrid)
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BAE Systems USA
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Test Engineering - Sr Principal II Software Engineer (Hybrid)
BAE Systems USA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Customer Service
Customer Support
$136k - $231k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman56
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon45
  • Amazon
    Amazon26
  • Tesla
    Tesla19
  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin18

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software40
  • Electronics & Hardware30
  • Manufacturing16
  • Aerospace & Defense13
  • Consulting & Professional Services12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior test engineer jobs.

  • 5+ years of hands-on software or hardware testing experience in a professional environment
  • Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, pytest, or TestNG
  • Experience writing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and defect reports
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
  • Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • ISTQB certification or equivalent formal testing credential preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Senior Test Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the testing stack

Hiring managers scan for the exact tools in the job description, so if the role lists Selenium, pytest, or JIRA, those words need to appear in your experience section with concrete context, not just a skills list at the bottom.

Quantify defects caught and coverage gains

Generic claims like 'improved quality' don't move senior-level hiring committees. Replace them with specifics: how many defects you caught before release, how much test coverage increased, or how much faster CI pipelines ran after your automation work.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by domain, not just title

A senior test engineer role in medical devices requires FDA validation knowledge, while one in embedded automotive demands AUTOSAR or ISO 26262 experience. Filter by industry first so your domain expertise works in your favor, not against you.

Prepare a live demo of your test framework

Many senior-level interviews include a technical screen where you walk through existing automation code. Have a GitHub repo or local project ready that shows your framework design decisions, not just passing tests, so reviewers can see how you think architecturally.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

In senior test engineer offers, clarify whether you own framework architecture, manage junior testers, or both before discussing compensation. Scope differences at this level can mean entirely different career trajectories, and misalignment is harder to fix after you start.

Senior Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior test engineers?

The companies hiring the most senior test engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistent across software product companies, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers.

How many senior test engineer jobs are remote?

About 35% of senior test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Automation and software QA roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while embedded systems and hardware testing positions are far more likely to require on-site work due to physical lab equipment.

How do you become a senior test engineer?

Most senior test engineers start in a junior QA or test analyst role, building expertise in manual testing before moving into automation. From there, you develop a specialty, such as performance testing, embedded systems, or security testing, take ownership of framework design, and mentor junior team members. Earning a certification like ISTQB Advanced reinforces the credibility needed for senior-level hiring decisions.

Can you get hired as a senior test engineer without direct senior-level experience?

You can make a strong case without a prior senior title if you can show senior-level output in a mid-level role. Document framework ownership, cross-team test strategy work, or situations where you drove quality decisions without direct management support. Hiring managers at this level weigh demonstrated impact over job titles, especially in fast-moving product companies.

What does the senior test engineer interview process look like?

Most senior test engineer interviews include a recruiter screening call, a technical phone screen covering your automation approach and language proficiency, and a take-home or live coding exercise focused on test design rather than algorithm puzzles. A final loop typically includes a system design or framework architecture discussion and a behavioral panel assessing how you've handled quality issues at scale.

Where can I find and apply to senior test engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to senior test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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