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Test Engineering Manager jobs are open across software, semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, at every level from senior individual contributor to director, with specializations in automation frameworks, embedded systems testing, and quality assurance leadership. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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What You'll Do
- Inventory, sort, label and manage submission and reference tires/wheels
- Perform tire and wheel changes, including lifting and mounting assemblies up to 75 lbs. using approved equipment, mechanical aids, and proper ergonomic techniques in accordance with safety protocols
- Safely operate 2-post vehicle lifts in accordance with manufacturer and company operating guidelines
- Instrument sensors on test vehicles in preparation for Ride/NVH, Handling and Braking testing with utmost quality
- Execute objective testing procedures with data acquisition systems (e.g. Dewesoft or Siemens LMS/Scadas or similar), ensuring high quality data collection
- Data handling with basic checks using provided software tools and data upload
- Support the maintenance and inventory of instrumentation
- Support vehicle transports, pickup, shipping and other related logistics
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in automotive testing and/or tire testing on a proving grounds
- Responsible operation of test vehicles or prototype mules
- Experience in instrumented Ride and NVH vehicle testing is preferable with Dewesoft or similar data acquisition systems is preferable
- Experience with instrumented handling testing is preferable
- Experience with vehicle dynamics and tire testing is preferable
- Driver training such as TRC Level 2 or above is a plus
- Ability to mount / balance / road force tires is a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
What You'll Do
- Inventory, sort, label and manage submission and reference tires/wheels
- Perform tire and wheel changes, including lifting and mounting assemblies up to 75 lbs. using approved equipment, mechanical aids, and proper ergonomic techniques in accordance with safety protocols
- Safely operate 2-post vehicle lifts in accordance with manufacturer and company operating guidelines
- Instrument sensors on test vehicles in preparation for Ride/NVH, Handling and Braking testing with utmost quality
- Execute objective testing procedures with data acquisition systems (e.g. Dewesoft or Siemens LMS/Scadas or similar), ensuring high quality data collection
- Data handling with basic checks using provided software tools and data upload
- Support the maintenance and inventory of instrumentation
- Support vehicle transports, pickup, shipping and other related logistics
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in automotive testing and/or tire testing on a proving grounds
- Responsible operation of test vehicles or prototype mules
- Experience in instrumented Ride and NVH vehicle testing is preferable with Dewesoft or similar data acquisition systems is preferable
- Experience with instrumented handling testing is preferable
- Experience with vehicle dynamics and tire testing is preferable
- Driver training such as TRC Level 2 or above is a plus
- Ability to mount / balance / road force tires is a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla24
- Northrop Grumman19
- L3Harris13
- Jabil12
- BAE Systems USA12
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- Electronics & Hardware28
- Technology & Software11
- Manufacturing6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Distribution & Wholesale3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineering manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance engineering
- Proven experience managing or leading a QA or test engineering team
- Hands-on expertise with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or Appium
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows
- Experience with performance, regression, and integration testing methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Test Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify test coverage and defect outcomes
Your resume needs numbers tied to testing results, not just tools used. Show the percentage of defect escape rate reduced, the size of the QA team you led, or the number of test cycles accelerated. Hiring managers for this role distinguish impact from activity.
Highlight your automation framework decisions
Test engineering managers are evaluated on architectural judgment, not just execution. Call out frameworks you chose, the reasoning behind that choice, and what the team migrated away from. Candidates who explain trade-offs stand out over those who list tool names.
Target openings that match your domain depth
Testing strategy in embedded systems is distinct from web platform QA. Filter your search by industry vertical and read job descriptions for domain-specific tooling like HIL testing, CAN bus, or API contract testing. Applying within your domain shortens the interview process significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists test engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for the people-management interview layer
Interviewers will probe how you handle a team member who resists automation adoption or a deadline conflict between dev and QA. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you resolved cross-functional friction, not just technical problems. Generic answers about collaboration don't land at this level.
Negotiate scope into your offer conversation
Before accepting, clarify team headcount, reporting structure, and whether you'll own tooling budget. Test engineering managers often discover post-hire that their authority is narrower than the title implies. Asking these questions during negotiation signals maturity and protects your ability to succeed.
Test Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most test engineering managers right now include Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in organizations scaling their CI/CD pipelines or expanding embedded and platform testing teams.
How many test engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 31% of test engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest for roles focused on software platform QA, API testing, and automation architecture. Positions tied to hardware validation, embedded systems, or lab-based testing environments are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a test engineering manager?
Most test engineering managers follow a path from individual contributor QA engineer to a senior or lead role, then into management. Building credibility means owning an automation framework end to end, mentoring junior testers, and driving cross-functional alignment between QA and engineering. Volunteering to coordinate test planning for a major release often creates the first management opening.
Can you get hired as a test engineering manager without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate leadership through project ownership rather than direct reports. Candidates who have led test strategy for a product launch, defined QA standards across a team, or built an automation framework from scratch often compete successfully for first-time manager roles, particularly at growth-stage companies where formal hierarchies are still forming.
What does the test engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering automation architecture, defect triage methodology, and tooling decisions. A cross-functional panel then assesses how you collaborate with product and engineering leadership. Most processes include a take-home or live systems design exercise and close with a behavioral round focused on team management and conflict resolution.
Where can I find and apply to test engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to test engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience, domain, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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