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Senior level test lead jobs put experienced quality engineers in charge of test strategy, process ownership, and the teams and workstreams that deliver it. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, with a 29% remote or hybrid share, and employers like STR, ASML, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for the board-level functional test engineering teams that support our manufacturing operations across multiple sites. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing test at SEL by advancing automation, evaluating emerging technologies, and delivering innovative solutions that enable world-class product quality and manufacturing performance.
As a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will drive technical strategy and execution for production test engineering initiatives, partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of SEL products. You will play a key role in defining test architectures, improving manufacturing efficiency, and implementing technologies that enhance test coverage, throughput, and operational excellence.
This position is ideal for a leader who is energized by building and scaling engineering organizations. The successful candidate will provide leadership and continuity for an established team while guiding both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining-engineering efforts. In addition, this individual will help expand SEL's manufacturing test capabilities by recruiting, developing, and mentoring engineers across existing and newly commissioned manufacturing facilities.
As a Lead Test Engineer, a typical day might include:
- Partnering with R&D and manufacturing teams to develop and deploy test strategies for new product introductions (NPI).
- Collaborating with technical teams to develop, implement, and improve production test systems and manufacturing test processes that support quality, reliability, and scalability.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, test coverage, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, and automation.
- Balancing cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives while leading engineering projects and technical initiatives.
- Evaluating and piloting new test technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities and product quality.
- Developing long-term test technology roadmaps and supporting portfolio planning activities.
- Hiring, building, mentoring, and developing a team of test engineering and production support professionals while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to solve complex production challenges.
- Representing SEL at external meetings and presenting technical and business updates to internal leadership teams.
- Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
This position may be a good fit if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of engineering and/or engineering management experience.
- Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing, production test engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience with electronics manufacturing test methodologies and production test systems, including PCB-level testing, automated test solutions, or other manufacturing quality and validation technologies.
- Demonstrated success delivering and supporting manufacturing test processes, equipment, or production systems.
- Experience leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to define practical and scalable solutions to complex technical challenges.
- A proven ability to develop employees, build high-performing teams, and lead through growth and change.
- Experience recruiting and building technical teams is highly desired.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Location - Pullman, WA
Pullman, WA is located in Eastern Washington and offers an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
Pay Range: $107,600 - $161,500 Annually
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead Test Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Test Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 Annually
Lead Test Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 Annually
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for the board-level functional test engineering teams that support our manufacturing operations across multiple sites. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing test at SEL by advancing automation, evaluating emerging technologies, and delivering innovative solutions that enable world-class product quality and manufacturing performance.
As a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will drive technical strategy and execution for production test engineering initiatives, partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of SEL products. You will play a key role in defining test architectures, improving manufacturing efficiency, and implementing technologies that enhance test coverage, throughput, and operational excellence.
This position is ideal for a leader who is energized by building and scaling engineering organizations. The successful candidate will provide leadership and continuity for an established team while guiding both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining-engineering efforts. In addition, this individual will help expand SEL's manufacturing test capabilities by recruiting, developing, and mentoring engineers across existing and newly commissioned manufacturing facilities.
As a Lead Test Engineer, a typical day might include:
- Partnering with R&D and manufacturing teams to develop and deploy test strategies for new product introductions (NPI).
- Collaborating with technical teams to develop, implement, and improve production test systems and manufacturing test processes that support quality, reliability, and scalability.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, test coverage, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, and automation.
- Balancing cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives while leading engineering projects and technical initiatives.
- Evaluating and piloting new test technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities and product quality.
- Developing long-term test technology roadmaps and supporting portfolio planning activities.
- Hiring, building, mentoring, and developing a team of test engineering and production support professionals while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to solve complex production challenges.
- Representing SEL at external meetings and presenting technical and business updates to internal leadership teams.
- Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
This position may be a good fit if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of engineering and/or engineering management experience.
- Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing, production test engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience with electronics manufacturing test methodologies and production test systems, including PCB-level testing, automated test solutions, or other manufacturing quality and validation technologies.
- Demonstrated success delivering and supporting manufacturing test processes, equipment, or production systems.
- Experience leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to define practical and scalable solutions to complex technical challenges.
- A proven ability to develop employees, build high-performing teams, and lead through growth and change.
- Experience recruiting and building technical teams is highly desired.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Location - Pullman, WA
Pullman, WA is located in Eastern Washington and offers an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
Pay Range: $107,600 - $161,500 Annually
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead Test Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Test Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 Annually
Lead Test Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 Annually
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Senior Level Test Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level test lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end test strategy, not just executed test plans. Demonstrating that you have defined quality frameworks, driven process improvements, and mentored junior testers gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates also show experience influencing engineering decisions beyond the QA team, including release readiness and defect triage at the leadership level.
Which companies hire senior level test leads?
Companies hiring senior level test leads right now include STR, ASML, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-to-large technology firms, financial services organizations, and enterprise software companies with complex, multi-team release cycles that require experienced quality leadership.
Are there remote senior level test lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 29% of senior level test lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced quality leaders who can operate effectively across distributed engineering teams. On-site roles remain common in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare.
What makes a test lead role senior level?
Senior level test lead roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level roles focus on executing test cases and reporting defects, senior roles require setting the testing strategy, owning quality outcomes across a product or program, and guiding the technical direction of the QA function. Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating directly with engineering managers and product owners are standard expectations at this level.
Which industries hire the most senior level test leads?
Senior Level test lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, complex software systems where quality failures carry significant business or regulatory consequences, making experienced test leadership a critical investment rather than an optional one.