Test Engineer Jobs in Florida

Test engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand across aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and automotive electronics, with openings at every level from entry-level QA technicians to senior systems validation engineers. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Orlando, Tampa, and the Space Coast corridor around Melbourne and Cape Canaveral, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Northrop Grumman maintain major engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Florida right now are hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics validation, and embedded systems verification. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles105+
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityMelbourne, FL
Cities hiring23
Work type80% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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ASRC Federal
Electrical Test Engineer
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ASRC Federal
New 10h ago
Electrical Test Engineer
ASRC Federal
Orlando, Florida
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Blue Origin
Lunar Lander Fluids Test Engineer III
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Blue Origin
New 13h ago
Lunar Lander Fluids Test Engineer III
Blue Origin
Florida
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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L3Harris
Field Engineer - RF Missile Flight Test
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L3Harris
New 21h ago
Field Engineer - RF Missile Flight Test
L3Harris
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Support
$67k - $124k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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EnerSys
Test Engineer
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EnerSys
Added 1d ago
Test Engineer
EnerSys
Largo, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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SMTC Corporation
Test Engineer
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SMTC Corporation
Added 1d ago
Test Engineer
SMTC Corporation
Melbourne, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
J-STD-001 Certification
1,001-5,000

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Test Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Melbourne
18 jobs
Eglin AFB
16 jobs
Orlando
15 jobs
Palm Bay
8 jobs
Cape Canaveral
7 jobs
Miami
5 jobs
Tampa
5 jobs
Jacksonville
3 jobs
Miramar
2 jobs

Test Engineer Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman13
  • Astrion
    Astrion11
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris9
  • Blue Origin
    Blue Origin8
  • MTSI
    MTSI4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Airlines
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science required
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  • Proficiency with test automation tools such as NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python-based frameworks
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-178C, or IEC 62304 standards preferred for aerospace and medical roles
  • Active or obtainable DoD security clearance strongly preferred for Florida defense and aerospace positions
  • Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira and version control platforms such as Git

Test Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a test engineer in Florida?

Most test engineer roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Florida does not issue a state-specific license for test engineers, but candidates targeting aerospace or defense roles often pursue professional certifications such as the ISTQB Certified Tester or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Large Florida employers in the defense corridor frequently require or sponsor DoD security clearances, making that credential a practical prerequisite for many positions.

Which companies hire test engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring test engineers in Florida right now include Northrop Grumman, Astrion, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers means consistent demand across the state rather than a single dominant industry cluster.

Which Florida cities have the most test engineer jobs?

The cities with the most test engineer openings in Florida are Melbourne, Eglin AFB, and Orlando. Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast anchor much of the demand through aerospace and defense operations tied to Kennedy Space Center and nearby contractor campuses, while Tampa draws test engineers into defense systems, semiconductor, and medical technology firms headquartered along the I-4 and I-75 corridors.

Are there remote test engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since many test engineer roles require physical access to hardware, test benches, or controlled lab environments. About 20% of test engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the work. Software test automation, QA analysis, and test strategy roles are the positions most likely to offer remote flexibility.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a junior QA engineer or test technician role, which Florida defense and aerospace employers regularly hire directly from engineering programs at Florida universities. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris all run early-career and new-graduate hiring programs with Florida-based cohorts. Building a portfolio of personal projects demonstrating test script writing, hardware debugging, or LabVIEW proficiency gives candidates a concrete edge, and an ISTQB Foundation Level certification signals readiness to hiring managers when hands-on experience is limited.

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

You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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