Engineering Role

Hire a Test Engineer

Find test engineers who validate product performance and ensure quality through rigorous testing.

Role Overview

Test engineers design and execute tests to verify that products meet specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations. They develop test plans, build test fixtures and automation, conduct environmental and performance testing, analyze test data, and write test reports. Test engineering spans hardware testing (environmental, EMC, structural) and software testing (functional, integration, system), with many modern products requiring both.

A Day in the Life

Test engineers develop test procedures, configure test equipment, execute test plans, analyze test data, write test reports, troubleshoot test failures, design and build test fixtures, and automate repetitive tests using LabVIEW, Python, or other test automation tools.

Career Path

Test Engineer → Senior Test Engineer → Test Engineering Manager → Director of Test Engineering → VP of Quality/Engineering

Why Use a Specialized Recruiter?

Test engineering covers a wide range of specializations — environmental testing, EMC/EMI, structural testing, software testing, and production testing each require distinct skills and equipment knowledge. Our recruiters differentiate between test types and match candidates to the specific testing domain.

Quick Facts

Salary Range:
$75,000 - $140,000
Experience Levels:
Entry-Level to Senior (0-15+ years)

Key Skills

Test plan developmentTest automation (LabVIEW, Python)Data acquisition systemsEnvironmental testing (thermal, vibration)EMC/EMI testingStatistical analysis

Common Industries

Valued Certifications

LabVIEW certifications (CLAD, CLD)ISTQB (software testing)A2LA accreditation knowledge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of test engineering do you recruit for?
We recruit across all test engineering specializations: environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, humidity), EMC/EMI testing, structural/fatigue testing, production/manufacturing test, software/system integration testing, and flight test. We match candidates to your specific test domain.
Is LabVIEW experience still important?
LabVIEW remains widely used in hardware test automation, especially in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing. Python is increasingly used alongside or replacing LabVIEW for new test systems. We screen for both LabVIEW and Python-based test automation experience.
Do test engineers need domain expertise?
Yes. A test engineer in aerospace needs to understand environmental qualification standards (MIL-STD-810), while an automotive test engineer needs EMC standards (CISPR 25) and safety testing (ISO 26262). Domain-specific testing knowledge is essential for effective test engineering.

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