Test Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Test Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and the Columbus corridor, where manufacturers, defense contractors, and medical device firms maintain large engineering workforces. Companies like Cummins, Eli Lilly, and Raytheon have a lasting presence in the state and regularly hire test engineers across hardware validation, software QA, and systems integration. Demand holds across seniority levels, from entry-level verification roles to senior lead positions overseeing test strategy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
Clinical Architecture is at the forefront of healthcare IT innovation. Our team is an ambitious group of diverse leaders who balance creativity and expertise to solve tough problems that make a difference. Our environment is positive, casual, and comprised of people dedicated to delivering world-class solutions and exceptional customer service. Come join our team for happier workdays.
Software Test Engineer Lead
Clinical Architecture is seeking a Software Test Engineer Lead to join our team in the Indianapolis, IN area. The Software Test Engineer Lead will have experience with healthcare messaging and will oversee quality assurance initiatives across our software products. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in validating complex healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting interoperability workflows. This role requires strong analytical thinking, hands-on testing skills, and the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Product, and Automation teams to drive a culture of quality.
- This role is based on-site at our Carmel, IN Headquarters, five days a week. While we are an in-office organization, we do our best to offer flexibility when needed, ensuring both work-life balance and uninterrupted business operations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Providing false information on application questions may result in automatic dismissal of your application. Please answer questions truthfully and to the best of your ability.
Responsibilities
Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Analyze software requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability.
- Design, document, and maintain comprehensive test cases and support test artifacts.
- Execute tests to validate functionality, usability, and overall product quality.
- Perform exploratory, ad-hoc, regression, load, and system testing.
- Validate software performance across multiple environments.
Defect Management and Validation:
- Detect, report, and track defects throughout the development lifecycle.
- Re-test resolved defects to ensure proper fixes are implemented.
- Traverse and validate database entries using SQL queries.
- Research and replicate customer-reported issues to support effective troubleshooting.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Conduct peer reviews of test plans, requirements, and design documents.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure quality standards are embedded early.
- Communicate effectively with Engineering regarding system issues and defects.
- Partner with Product Management to clarify requirements and identify gaps.
- Review end-user documentation, providing guidance on content accuracy and usability.
Process Improvement and Leadership:
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve Product Quality processes and efficiency.
- Support the Automation team by supplying test scenarios, use cases, and test data.
- Develop deep understanding of Clinical Architecture's products and workflows.
- Champion a culture of quality across the organization.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience testing applications for usability, functionality, and performance.
- Hands-on experience validating software using SQL queries.
- CTFL or equivalent QA certification, preferred.
- Experience with API testing, including test tools such as Postman, Swagger, or automation frameworks, preferred.
- Coding or scripting experience, preferred.
- Healthcare messaging experience (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CCD, X12) highly valued, preferred.
Why Clinical Architecture?
We offer:
- Opportunities for learning, development, and growth.
- Experiences that connect you with colleagues.
- A laid-back work environment with thoughtful amenities.
- Paid Volunteer Time, Paid Holidays & PTO, including our own winter break week for full-time team members.
- Sabbatical opportunities for tenured team members.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and ancillary insurance options for eligible employees.
- Maternity and Parental leave benefits.
- Employer paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability.
- Health and Wellness incentives.
- 401k Matching.
- Better workdays.
Clinical Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
Who We Are
Clinical Architecture is at the forefront of healthcare IT innovation. Our team is an ambitious group of diverse leaders who balance creativity and expertise to solve tough problems that make a difference. Our environment is positive, casual, and comprised of people dedicated to delivering world-class solutions and exceptional customer service. Come join our team for happier workdays.
Software Test Engineer Lead
Clinical Architecture is seeking a Software Test Engineer Lead to join our team in the Indianapolis, IN area. The Software Test Engineer Lead will have experience with healthcare messaging and will oversee quality assurance initiatives across our software products. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in validating complex healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting interoperability workflows. This role requires strong analytical thinking, hands-on testing skills, and the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Product, and Automation teams to drive a culture of quality.
- This role is based on-site at our Carmel, IN Headquarters, five days a week. While we are an in-office organization, we do our best to offer flexibility when needed, ensuring both work-life balance and uninterrupted business operations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Providing false information on application questions may result in automatic dismissal of your application. Please answer questions truthfully and to the best of your ability.
Responsibilities
Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Analyze software requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability.
- Design, document, and maintain comprehensive test cases and support test artifacts.
- Execute tests to validate functionality, usability, and overall product quality.
- Perform exploratory, ad-hoc, regression, load, and system testing.
- Validate software performance across multiple environments.
Defect Management and Validation:
- Detect, report, and track defects throughout the development lifecycle.
- Re-test resolved defects to ensure proper fixes are implemented.
- Traverse and validate database entries using SQL queries.
- Research and replicate customer-reported issues to support effective troubleshooting.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Conduct peer reviews of test plans, requirements, and design documents.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure quality standards are embedded early.
- Communicate effectively with Engineering regarding system issues and defects.
- Partner with Product Management to clarify requirements and identify gaps.
- Review end-user documentation, providing guidance on content accuracy and usability.
Process Improvement and Leadership:
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve Product Quality processes and efficiency.
- Support the Automation team by supplying test scenarios, use cases, and test data.
- Develop deep understanding of Clinical Architecture's products and workflows.
- Champion a culture of quality across the organization.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience testing applications for usability, functionality, and performance.
- Hands-on experience validating software using SQL queries.
- CTFL or equivalent QA certification, preferred.
- Experience with API testing, including test tools such as Postman, Swagger, or automation frameworks, preferred.
- Coding or scripting experience, preferred.
- Healthcare messaging experience (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CCD, X12) highly valued, preferred.
Why Clinical Architecture?
We offer:
- Opportunities for learning, development, and growth.
- Experiences that connect you with colleagues.
- A laid-back work environment with thoughtful amenities.
- Paid Volunteer Time, Paid Holidays & PTO, including our own winter break week for full-time team members.
- Sabbatical opportunities for tenured team members.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and ancillary insurance options for eligible employees.
- Maternity and Parental leave benefits.
- Employer paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability.
- Health and Wellness incentives.
- 401k Matching.
- Better workdays.
Clinical Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Test Engineer Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, LabVIEW, or NI TestStand
- Familiarity with manufacturing or product development environments common in Indiana industry
- Experience with defect tracking systems and version control tools like JIRA or Git
- Strong written communication skills for documenting test results and reporting to cross-functional teams
Test Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a test engineer in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Indiana does not issue a state license specific to test engineers, so the path centers on education, hands-on skills, and industry certifications. Credentials like the ISTQB Certified Tester or an NI LabVIEW Associate Developer certificate are recognized by Indiana manufacturers and defense contractors and can accelerate hiring.
Which companies hire test engineers in Indiana?
Indiana test engineer roles are posted by BAE Systems USA, SAIC, and POWERX and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's strength in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and defense systems means a wide range of employer types are consistently in the market for test engineering talent.
Which Indiana cities have the most test engineer jobs?
Fort Wayne, Crane, and Odon account for the largest share of test engineer openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives most of the volume as the state's corporate hub, anchored by life sciences firms and defense contractors, while Fort Wayne and Columbus attract openings tied to manufacturing campuses and engine production facilities that need dedicated validation and quality engineering teams.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since much of Indiana's test engineering work involves physical hardware, lab equipment, and production lines that require on-site presence. About 25% of test engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share skewed toward software QA, test automation, and systems-level roles that don't require hands-on lab access.
How can I get hired as a test engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an engineering internship or co-op program with a large Indiana manufacturer, since companies like Cummins and Eli Lilly run structured programs that often convert to full-time roles. Lateral moves from adjacent positions such as quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or QA analyst are common and recognized by Indiana hiring managers. Completing an ISTQB foundation certification or building a portfolio of test scripts gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to test engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across industries and experience levels. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly through each listing without needing to create a profile first.
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