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SpaceX

New Graduate Engineer, Software

Hawthorne, CA

$125K - $145K/yr

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE Our SpaceX team is working on the toughest and most audacious ... Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission.

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

High School graduate preferred. * Must be 18 years or above * Intermediate knowledge with PCs ... Detect, research, and document software defects in a bug tracking system. Confirm fixes. Review ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

High School graduate preferred. * Must be 18 years or above * Intermediate knowledge with PCs ... Detect, research, and document software defects in a bug tracking system. Confirm fixes. Review ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

High School graduate preferred. * Must be 18 years or above * Intermediate knowledge with PCs ... Detect, research, and document software defects in a bug tracking system. Confirm fixes. Review ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

High School graduate preferred. * Must be 18 years or above * Intermediate knowledge with PCs ... Detect, research, and document software defects in a bug tracking system. Confirm fixes. Review ...

TestingXperts

QA Automation Tester

Houston, TX · On-site

Overall 10 years' experience in software testing and QA * At least 5 years' experience in Test ... Qualifications Graduate Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

... local software company in Redmond, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to get ground-floor ... High School graduate preferred. * Must be 18 years or above * Intermediate knowledge with PCs

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How much do graduate software tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate software tester in the United States is $43.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Graduate Software Tester when transitioning from academic projects to real-world testing environments?

Graduate Software Testers often find that real-world testing involves managing larger, more complex systems and working under stricter deadlines than in academic settings. They may also encounter a greater emphasis on collaboration with developers, product managers, and other testers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. Additionally, adapting to industry-standard tools, version control systems, and agile workflows can be challenging at first, but support from experienced colleagues and ongoing training helps smooth the transition.

What are Graduate Software Testers?

Graduate Software Testers are entry-level professionals who help ensure the quality and functionality of software applications by identifying bugs and verifying that software meets specified requirements. They typically work as part of a development or quality assurance team, using both manual and automated testing methods. Graduate Software Testers often analyze test results, document issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects. This role is a common first step for recent graduates with computer science or related degrees who are interested in software quality assurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Software Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Software Tester, a solid understanding of software development concepts, attention to detail, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field are essential. Familiarity with test management tools (like Jira or TestRail), bug tracking systems, and basic scripting or automation frameworks is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help testers collaborate with development teams and clearly report issues. These skills ensure software quality, reduce defects, and support the delivery of reliable products.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Software Tester job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 72% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 56% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 43% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,490 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
Software Integration & Test Engineer

Software Integration & Test Engineer

Astrobotic Technology Inc

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Astrobotic Technology is seeking a Software & Test Integration Engineer to help plan, integrate, and execute software verification and test activities for our next generation of lunar landers.

In this role, you'll work alongside a talented, multidisciplinary team to ensure mission-critical software performs flawlessly—from the lab to launch and ultimately on the lunar surface. We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to solve complex technical challenges. As a member of Astrobotic's Software & Controls Team, you'll play a direct role in advancing the future of commercial lunar exploration and helping make history as we deliver payloads to the Moon—and beyond.

Responsibilities include:

  • Design test plans and test procedures to validate and verify spacecraft software and hardware, including rocket engines, inertial measurement units, star trackers, radar systems, sun sensors, thermal controllers, lidar, and guidance, navigation and control algorithms designed to autonomously navigate a spacecraft to the moon and land on it.
  • Develop software testing infrastructure and tests within it that facilitate easily verifying that spacecraft systems function the same across platforms with varying combinations of emulators and spacecraft hardware.
  • Improve the capabilities of software testing infrastructure to support both developer and automated testing needs, enabling tighter integration between developers and testers.
  • Execute test procedures manually in cases where multi-million dollar spacecraft hardware is involved, and report regressions. Ideally develop the automated system so that manual testing follows automated testing closely.
  • Expand tests that run autonomously on a nightly basis against a continuous integration pipeline across different test platforms, for increased test coverage across more systems.
  • Write bug tickets when software issues are incurred as part of our verification process.
  • Develop automatic reporting tools and mechanisms to improve understanding of how failed and passed tests map to subsystem-level requirements.
  • Benchmark and analyze spacecraft system performance across all flight modes.
  • Help identify and resolve anomalous software behavior.
  • Work with a small team of developers, engineers and technicians to proactively solve problems found through testing the spacecraft software system.

Other responsibilities may include:

  • Manage and schedule test regressions and test resources.
  • Manage test software repositories for multiple projects.
  • Perform acceptance tests and trace tested features back to requirements
  • Collect, analyze and present test metrics.

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s or graduate degree, ideally in a technical field.
  • Minimum five years of relevant work experience
  • Proficiency with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g. Python)
  • Demonstrated ability to build and test distributed software and/or hardware systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead anomaly investigation activities involving multiple experts.

Beneficial Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of formal software V and V processes.
  • Proficiency with software configuration management tools (e.g. git).
  • Experience with containers (e.g. Docker) and virtual machines (e.g. QEMU).
  • Experience with Linux and other embedded operating systems.
  • Familiarity with coding safety standards (e.g. MISRA-C).
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. CCSDS, Ethernet, RS-422, TCP/IP, I2C, QAM, RS-232, Spacewire, CAN, GPIO, IPC, MIL1553, RS-485).
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with electrical circuit dynamics.
  • Familiarity with environmental testing (e.g. EMC/EMI, thermal-vacuum testing).
  • Familiarity with some of the systems that the software system is driving including multi-DOF spacecraft controls, thermal systems, RF communications systems, avionics systems, and power systems.