Entry Level Staff Software Test Engineer Jobs

New grad staff software test engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with employers like Nokia, SpaceX, and CNH Industrial hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles212+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNokia
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type90% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Technician - Product Test Sr - N2
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Technician - Product Test Sr - N2
Lockheed Martin
Ventura, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$47k - $88k/yr
Associate's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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RF Test Engineer I
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RF Test Engineer I
AST SpaceMobile
Arlington, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$88k - $93k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Test Analyst
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Senior Test Analyst
Amtex Systems Inc
Alpharetta, Georgia
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
On-Site
None

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Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician
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Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician
Ingersoll-Rand
Junction City, Oregon
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Software Test Engineer I
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Software Test Engineer I
Applied Medical
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$73k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Staff Software Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Nokia12
  • SpaceX5
  • CNH Industrial5
  • SMS InfoComm Corporation5
  • Jobot4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware45
  • Technology & Software41
  • Manufacturing34
  • Consulting & Professional Services30
  • Telecommunications16

Entry Level Staff Software Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level staff software test engineer job?

Start by building hands-on experience through internships, personal projects, or open-source contributions that demonstrate you can write and execute test cases. Employers at this level look for familiarity with testing frameworks like Selenium or JUnit, basic scripting in Python or Java, and an understanding of software development life cycles. A portfolio that shows real test plans or bug reports gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no artifacts.

Which companies hire entry level staff software test engineers?

Companies hiring entry level staff software test engineers right now include Nokia, SpaceX, and CNH Industrial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including technology product companies, defense and aerospace contractors, and enterprise software firms that run structured new grad programs.

Are there remote entry level staff software test engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are still common at this experience level. About 10% of entry level staff software test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility while they build their careers. Many employers prefer some in-person time early on so new engineers can learn testing workflows alongside senior team members.

Are these new grad staff software test engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior staff software test engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio. If a job description lists a degree alongside entry level experience, it is almost always open to new grads.

Which industries hire the most entry level staff software test engineers?

Entry Level staff software test engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the entry level because they release software frequently and rely on structured quality assurance pipelines that need junior testers to scale alongside product teams.