Test Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Test Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia, where employers like Boeing, Cerner (Oracle Health), and Emerson Electric maintain large engineering workforces and hire test engineers across hardware, software, and systems disciplines. Demand is strongest in aerospace and defense testing, embedded systems validation, and quality assurance for medical devices and industrial controls. Openings exist at every level, from entry-level QA roles to senior systems test leads. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerBoeing
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring6
Work type75% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Enterprise Mobility
Senior Test Automation Engineer
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Enterprise Mobility
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
Enterprise Mobility
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Analyst
Data Science
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
10,000+

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Boeing
Environmental Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
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Boeing
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Environmental Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$85k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Hitachi Rail
Test Engineer
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Hitachi Rail
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Test Engineer
Hitachi Rail
Earth City, Missouri
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Hitachi Energy
Test Engineer
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Hitachi Energy
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Test Engineer
Hitachi Energy
Earth City, Missouri
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Leidos
Senior Test Engineer
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Leidos
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Senior Test Engineer
Leidos
St. Louis, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$108k - $195k/yr
ISTQB Certification
10,000+

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Test Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
4 jobs
St. Louis
3 jobs
Earth City
3 jobs
Berkeley
2 jobs
Hazelwood
1 job
Independence
1 job

Test Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Boeing
Boeing3 open roles
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, or NI TestStand
  • Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as JIRA and version control systems such as Git
  • Experience in at least one regulated industry such as aerospace, medical devices, or automotive systems
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting test results and reporting defects clearly

Test Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a test engineer in Missouri?

Most test engineer positions in Missouri require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field. Missouri does not mandate a state-issued license for most test engineering roles, though engineers who sign off on public-safety systems may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects. Industry certifications in software testing or quality engineering strengthen candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire test engineers in Missouri?

Missouri test engineer roles are posted by Boeing, Hitachi Energy, and Jobot and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's aerospace, healthcare IT, and industrial manufacturing sectors generate consistent demand across the St. Louis and Kansas City metros.

Which Missouri cities have the most test engineer jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Earth City lead Missouri for test engineer openings. St. Louis anchors demand through its large aerospace and defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and enterprise software firms, while Kansas City draws openings from financial technology companies and industrial automation employers, and Columbia benefits from university research partnerships and regional healthcare technology operations.

Are there remote test engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most engineering fields, particularly for software and automation-focused roles. About 25% of test engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much test planning and script development work. Roles involving physical hardware, lab equipment, or on-site production validation are far more likely to require full in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance analyst or junior test analyst role, which large Missouri employers in healthcare IT and defense contracting regularly fill with new graduates. Boeing and Oracle Health both run structured associate and rotational programs in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas that accept candidates with limited professional experience. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts and earning a foundational certification in software testing gives candidates a clear edge over other applicants with similar education.

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

You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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