Test Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Test Engineer jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District across hardware, enterprise software, and biotech. Employers hiring right now include Astranis, PlayStation, and Nimble Robotics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Electronics Test Engineer
As an Electronics Test Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and implementing tests and test systems (test support custom hardware) for all the custom electronics on our spacecraft. You'll prove that our suite of power designs work across environments to guarantee success on orbit.
Role
- Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate electronics hardware
- Design PCBA's to interface with flight hardware
- Write software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware
- Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through qualification and acceptance process
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Requirements
- Associate's or B.S. degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, eloads, etc.)
- Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to scripting
- Experience using Python
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
- Power electronics experience such as switching converters and load switches
- Experience using Altium Designer
- Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
- Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Electronics Test Engineer
As an Electronics Test Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and implementing tests and test systems (test support custom hardware) for all the custom electronics on our spacecraft. You'll prove that our suite of power designs work across environments to guarantee success on orbit.
Role
- Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate electronics hardware
- Design PCBA's to interface with flight hardware
- Write software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware
- Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through qualification and acceptance process
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Requirements
- Associate's or B.S. degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, eloads, etc.)
- Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to scripting
- Experience using Python
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
- Power electronics experience such as switching converters and load switches
- Experience using Altium Designer
- Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
- Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation
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Who's Hiring
- Astranis129
- PlayStation74
- Nimble Robotics55
- Ouster37
- DoorDash37
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software240
- Medical Devices37
- Healthcare & Medical Services37
- Automotive18
- Manufacturing18
Test Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a test engineer job in San Francisco?
Focus your search on San Francisco's hardware and semiconductor companies in SoMa and Mission Bay, enterprise software firms in the Financial District, and the biotech corridor around China Basin. Candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing frameworks stand out here. Networking through local tech meetups and targeting companies with established QA teams gives you a concrete edge in this market.
Which companies hire test engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring test engineers in San Francisco right now include Astranis, PlayStation, and Nimble Robotics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Francisco's hiring base leans toward established tech companies, fast-scaling startups, and life sciences firms that maintain dedicated QA and reliability engineering teams.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type: software and automation-focused test engineers find remote work more accessible than those supporting hardware or lab environments. About 31% of test engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Software QA and test automation roles tied to SoMa and Financial District employers are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get a test engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is targeting QA associate or junior tester roles at mid-size software companies and startups in SoMa, which tend to have more structured onboarding than large enterprises. Building a portfolio that includes automated test scripts using tools like Selenium or Pytest, and contributing to open-source projects, gives local hiring managers something concrete to evaluate beyond your resume.
Which industries hire the most test engineers in San Francisco?
San Francisco test engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Medical Devices, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The city's density of consumer tech companies, enterprise SaaS firms, and medical device startups creates consistent demand for quality assurance and reliability testing talent across both software and hardware disciplines.
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