Senior Test Engineer Jobs in Washington
Senior Test Engineer jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, software and cloud platforms, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from associate test engineer through senior and principal. The heaviest hiring is in the Seattle metropolitan area, with additional activity in Bellevue and Redmond, where Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon maintain large engineering campuses and consistently bring on senior test engineers. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are hardware-in-the-loop testing, automated test frameworks for cloud software, and systems verification for aerospace platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Amazon Leo internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training Contract Manufacturer (CM) personnel, and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of test failures.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturer sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
- Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
- Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
- Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
- Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
- Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
- Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
- Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
- Travel up to 50% of the time (as required)
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
- 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
- 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.
- Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures
- Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs
- Experience with Linux scripting or other coding languages ( ex: python, java, visual basic)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 10+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
- Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.)
- Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high-speed digital interfaces
- Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Amazon Leo internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training Contract Manufacturer (CM) personnel, and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of test failures.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturer sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
- Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
- Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
- Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
- Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
- Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
- Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
- Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
- Travel up to 50% of the time (as required)
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
- 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
- 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.
- Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures
- Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs
- Experience with Linux scripting or other coding languages ( ex: python, java, visual basic)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 10+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
- Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.)
- Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high-speed digital interfaces
- Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior test engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on test engineering experience in aerospace, software, or hardware systems
- Proficiency with automated test frameworks such as Pytest, Robot Framework, or LabVIEW
- Experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and verification and validation documentation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Git, and JIRA for defect tracking
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with software, hardware, and systems teams
Senior Test Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior test engineer in Washington?
Most senior test engineers in Washington reach the role by building several years of experience in a junior or mid-level test, QA, or systems engineering position and demonstrating ownership of test strategy. Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a test engineer. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is the standard foundation, and employers in the aerospace and cloud sectors here frequently look for relevant domain certifications or a portfolio of shipped products.
Which companies hire senior test engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring senior test engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Echodyne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's deep aerospace and cloud infrastructure industries mean both legacy defense contractors and major technology companies maintain ongoing senior test engineering pipelines throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most senior test engineer jobs?
The cities with the most senior test engineer openings in Washington are Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue. The distribution is driven largely by the Seattle metro's concentration of major aerospace, cloud, and consumer electronics employers, with Bellevue and Redmond anchoring a significant share of openings tied to Microsoft, Amazon, and their extensive supplier and partner networks.
Are there remote senior test engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than for purely software-focused roles, since a meaningful portion of senior test engineering work in Washington involves physical hardware, lab equipment, or on-site integration testing. About 40% of senior test engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The parts of the role most likely to be performed remotely are test automation development, test plan authoring, and results analysis for software-defined systems.
How can I get hired as a senior test engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply for junior test engineer, QA engineer, or test automation associate roles at Washington's large aerospace and technology employers, which regularly bring on early-career candidates through new-grad programs. Boeing and Microsoft both run structured new-graduate rotational and associate engineering programs in Washington. Building a portfolio with personal automation projects using Pytest or Robot Framework and earning a foundational certification in software testing strengthens applications considerably for candidates without direct professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to senior test engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to senior test engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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