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Flexible Software Developer In Test Jobs in Sylmar, CA

Machina Labs

Software Engineer in Test (SET)

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory ... Machina Labs is seeking a Software Engineer in Test (SET) to own quality, validation, and release ...

Apex Informatics

SDET

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

Santa Clara , CA 2-3 days onsite, only locals Title: SDET Must Have * 5+ years of experience working in software quality assurance with at least 3 years building automated test solutions * Front-end ...

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How much do flexible software developer in test jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible software developer in test in Sylmar, CA is $55.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.85 and $63.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Software Developer In Test vs Manual QA Tester?

AspectFlexible Software Developer In TestManual QA Tester
CredentialsTypically requires programming skills, testing certifications, and familiarity with automation toolsFocuses on testing methodologies, often with certifications in QA but less emphasis on coding
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with developers, uses automation frameworks, and develops test scriptsPerforms manual testing, reports bugs, and verifies fixes
Industry UsageCommon in agile teams, tech companies, and organizations emphasizing automationWidely used across various industries, especially in traditional or regulated sectors

Flexible Software Developer In Test roles combine programming and testing skills to automate tests, whereas Manual QA Testers focus on executing manual tests and identifying issues without automation. Both roles are essential in quality assurance but differ mainly in technical requirements and work methods.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Software Developer In Test job openings in Sylmar, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,735 per year, or $55.6 per hour.
Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$54 - $69.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance their flight software team. The role involves designing and implementing test automation frameworks, collaborating with engineers to ensure software is ready for space deployment.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and own software test frameworks targeting K2’s flight software stack, including subsystems for propulsion, GNC, power, thermal, and communications
• Build and maintain automation tooling that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, enabling fast and reliable flight software deployment
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) test infrastructure in close collaboration with flight software engineers
• Create tooling for test execution, data collection, and anomaly triage that gives engineers clear, actionable signal
• Reduce flaky and nondeterministic tests; continuously improve coverage, pipeline reliability, and test execution speed
• Collaborate with flight software, avionics, and systems engineers to define test requirements, write test plans, and execute verification campaigns
• Analyze test results to identify and characterize failures, and drive resolution across the team
• Maintain documentation for test infrastructure, procedures, and hardware configurations
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks, not just executing tests written by others
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
Preferred:
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testbeds or embedded systems testing
• Experience testing avionics, spacecraft, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other safety-critical hardware
• Rust programming experience, including embedded or no_std environments
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal embedded firmware
• Familiarity with aerospace communication protocols (RS-422/485, Ethernet, UART, SpaceWire, Ethernet)
• Experience with electronics test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies
• Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes) for test environment management
• Experience with Embedded Linux
• Familiarity with shell scripting
Company:
Making previously impossible missions possible Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Torrance, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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