Test Engineer Jobs in Utah
Test Engineer jobs in Utah are concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductors, software development, and medical devices, with demand at every level from entry-level QA associate to senior systems verification engineer. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden are the main hiring hubs, anchored by established employers like Northrop Grumman, Micron Technology, and L3Harris Technologies. The most in-demand specialties are software test automation, embedded systems testing, and hardware validation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Test Engineer, Principal
Hill Air Force Base
Ogden, UT
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Test Engineer in support of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3MB) at Hill Air Force Base.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the entire testing lifecycle including test concept and methodology development, detailed test planning, execution, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.
- Develop and document test plans, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques to optimize test strategies and resource use.
- Evaluate test environments for configuration accuracy, operational relevance, and availability for fault testing and verification.
- Analyze and interpret complex data to assess software/hardware performance and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Provide detailed findings, analysis, and recommendations to program leadership and test teams. Identify schedule conflicts between multiple test events/releases and support deconfliction and prioritization.
- Apply engineering judgment and develop innovative solutions to address test and evaluation challenges.
- Independently manage tasks and deliverables, with only limited supervision and periodic detailed review.
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, ten (10) of which must be in the DoD
- OR thirty (30) plus years of directly related experience, twelve (12) of which must be in the DoD
-
Technical Expertise: Experience and/or training in the following electrical engineering disciplines:
- Extensive experience supporting the full test and evaluation lifecycle, including test concept development, test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and operational testing.
- Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation requirements, standards, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and lifecycle testing activities supporting defense acquisition programs.
- Expertise in developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, technical reports, schedules, and cost estimates to support program objectives and milestone decisions.
- Proficient in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize test strategies, improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize resource utilization.
- Skilled in evaluating and validating test environments and system configurations, ensuring operational relevance, accuracy, and readiness for verification and fault-testing activities.
- Advanced ability to analyze complex software, hardware, and system-performance data, identify trends, assess effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Experience supporting systems acquisition and product lifecycle activities, ensuring test strategies align with program schedules, technical requirements, and mission objectives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must hold an active Secret clearance
- Must be able to travel, including air travel.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
CJ
Test Engineer, Principal
Hill Air Force Base
Ogden, UT
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Test Engineer in support of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3MB) at Hill Air Force Base.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the entire testing lifecycle including test concept and methodology development, detailed test planning, execution, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.
- Develop and document test plans, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques to optimize test strategies and resource use.
- Evaluate test environments for configuration accuracy, operational relevance, and availability for fault testing and verification.
- Analyze and interpret complex data to assess software/hardware performance and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Provide detailed findings, analysis, and recommendations to program leadership and test teams. Identify schedule conflicts between multiple test events/releases and support deconfliction and prioritization.
- Apply engineering judgment and develop innovative solutions to address test and evaluation challenges.
- Independently manage tasks and deliverables, with only limited supervision and periodic detailed review.
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, ten (10) of which must be in the DoD
- OR thirty (30) plus years of directly related experience, twelve (12) of which must be in the DoD
-
Technical Expertise: Experience and/or training in the following electrical engineering disciplines:
- Extensive experience supporting the full test and evaluation lifecycle, including test concept development, test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and operational testing.
- Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation requirements, standards, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and lifecycle testing activities supporting defense acquisition programs.
- Expertise in developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, technical reports, schedules, and cost estimates to support program objectives and milestone decisions.
- Proficient in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize test strategies, improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize resource utilization.
- Skilled in evaluating and validating test environments and system configurations, ensuring operational relevance, accuracy, and readiness for verification and fault-testing activities.
- Advanced ability to analyze complex software, hardware, and system-performance data, identify trends, assess effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Experience supporting systems acquisition and product lifecycle activities, ensuring test strategies align with program schedules, technical requirements, and mission objectives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must hold an active Secret clearance
- Must be able to travel, including air travel.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
CJ
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Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Test Engineer Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman25
- BAE Systems USA2
- HX51
- MTSI1
- Cricut1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Construction & Real Estate
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineer jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, pytest, or Robot Framework
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop, embedded systems, or RF testing environments
- Experience using bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA or TestRail
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum development cycles and continuous integration pipelines
Test Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a test engineer in Utah?
Most test engineer roles in Utah require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Utah does not issue a state-specific license for test engineers, so hiring decisions rest on technical credentials and demonstrated skills. Earning a recognized certification such as ISTQB Foundation Level or a relevant IEEE professional credential strengthens your candidacy, particularly for defense and semiconductor employers in the Wasatch Front corridor.
Which companies hire test engineers in Utah?
Utah test engineer roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems USA, and HX5 and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utah's dense cluster of aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device firms means that test engineering openings appear consistently across both large defense contractors and high-growth technology companies along the Wasatch Front.
Which Utah cities have the most test engineer jobs?
Roy, Hill AFB, and Salt Lake City account for the largest share of test engineer openings in Utah. Salt Lake City draws the broadest range of employers across software, medical devices, and defense, while Provo benefits from the high-tech density of the Silicon Slopes corridor and Ogden is anchored by Hill Air Force Base and the defense contractors that support it.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Utah?
Yes, though availability varies by specialization. About 60% of test engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that hands-on hardware validation and lab-based embedded testing typically require on-site presence. Software test automation and QA analyst roles tend to be the most remote-friendly subset of the field.
How can I get hired as a test engineer in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior QA role at a software company in the Silicon Slopes area, where many employers hire new graduates directly from Utah universities including the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. Internship programs at defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and L3Harris regularly convert to full-time offers. Building a portfolio of personal automation scripts in Python or completing an ISTQB Foundation certification gives candidates a concrete edge when applying without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to test engineer jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across software, hardware, and embedded testing roles. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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