Test Automation Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Test Automation Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotech and life sciences, financial services, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from junior QA automation roles through staff and principal engineers. Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor anchor most of the hiring, where employers like MathWorks, Wayfair, and Biogen have built long-term engineering teams. The highest demand is for engineers skilled in Selenium, Cypress, and CI/CD pipeline integration, particularly those with experience in regulated environments like medical devices or financial platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerL3Harris
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring7
Work type50% On-site
Top industryRetail

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LTM Limited
Tosca Test Automation Architect / Lead
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Tosca Test Automation Architect / Lead
LTM Limited
Quincy, Massachusetts
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$130k - $140k/yr
10,000+

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Lightmatter
Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
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Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$167k - $227k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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Lightmatter
Staff / Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
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Staff / Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Boston, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$154k - $213k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Boston Dynamics
Staff Test Development Engineer - Software and Automation
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Boston Dynamics
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Staff Test Development Engineer - Software and Automation
Boston Dynamics
Waltham, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$115k - $145k/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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General Atomics
Test Software & Automation Engineer
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Test Software & Automation Engineer
General Atomics
Acton, Massachusetts
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$106k - $190k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Test Automation Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
3 jobs
Northampton
2 jobs
Acton
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Bedford
1 job
Chelsea
1 job
Waltham
1 job

Test Automation Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

L3Harris
L3Harris2 open roles
Lightmatter
Lightmatter2 open roles
Werfen
Werfen1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in test automation engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments with cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Karate framework

Test Automation Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a test automation engineer in Massachusetts?

Test automation engineering has no state-issued license in Massachusetts, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most roles require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information technology, though employers across the Route 128 corridor and Greater Boston increasingly weigh portfolio projects and certifications like ISTQB over degree pedigree alone. Building a GitHub portfolio with real automation frameworks and contributing to open-source projects strengthens candidacy considerably.

How much do test automation engineers make in Massachusetts?

Test automation engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $122,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,050 for the lowest 10% to over $168,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire test automation engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring test automation engineers in Massachusetts right now include L3Harris, Lightmatter, and Werfen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of life sciences, fintech, and enterprise software companies means steady and varied demand, with many roles requiring domain knowledge in regulated industries.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most test automation engineer jobs?

Boston, Northampton, and Acton have the most test automation engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the density of biotech, healthcare technology, and financial services headquarters there, while suburban hubs along the Route 128 technology corridor draw strong demand from legacy enterprise software and defense technology employers headquartered outside the city center.

Are there remote test automation engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of test automation engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally the role fits distributed engineering teams. The most remote-friendly work tends to be in web and API automation for software companies, while roles in medical device testing or on-site regulated lab environments are more likely to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a test automation engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a QA analyst or manual tester role, which many Massachusetts software and life sciences employers use as a pipeline into automation work. Companies like MathWorks and larger Boston-area biotech firms regularly bring on associate QA engineers and offer internal upskilling. Building a public GitHub portfolio with Selenium or Playwright projects, earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate, and targeting companies with formal new-grad engineering programs gives candidates without direct automation experience a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to test automation engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to test automation engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including biotech, fintech, and enterprise software. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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