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Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Jobs

This role requires experience with software quality assurance, automated testing, and software ... DevOps teams to improve software quality and test automation * Support continuous integration and ...

The QA Automation Engineer analyzes the functionality of applications and designs automated tests ... Collaborate within an agile software development process with software engineers, subject matter ...

Qualifications: * 1-3 years of experience in software quality assurance or test automation, including internship, academic, or project experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering ...

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QA Automation Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$48 - $50/hr

Our client is currently seeking a QA Automation Engineer We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer ... Required Qualifications 3+ years of software testing and automation experience. Strong hands-on ...

The QA Automation Engineer analyzes the functionality of applications and designs automated tests ... Collaborate within an agile software development process with software engineers, subject matter ...

The QA Automation Engineer analyzes the functionality of applications and designs automated tests ... Collaborate within an agile software development process with software engineers, subject matter ...

The QA Automation Engineer analyzes the functionality of applications and designs automated tests ... Collaborate within an agile software development process with software engineers, subject matter ...

The QA Automation Engineer analyzes the functionality of applications and designs automated tests ... Collaborate within an agile software development process with software engineers, subject matter ...

Title: QA Automation Engineer (It's a backfill role) Location: New Jersey Mode of work: Hybrid Visa ... software releases. Responsibilities * Develop and maintain automated test scripts (Selenium ...

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How much do software quality assurance automation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for software quality assurance automation engineer in the United States is $51.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.55 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer vs Software Tester?

AspectSoftware Quality Assurance Automation EngineerSoftware Tester
Primary FocusDeveloping and maintaining automated testing scripts to ensure software qualityExecuting manual or automated tests to identify bugs and issues
Skills & CertificationsProgramming skills, automation tools, scripting languages, certifications like ISTQBTesting methodologies, attention to detail, basic scripting knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers, QA teams, often in Agile settingsWorks closely with QA teams, often in manual testing environments
Tools UsedSelenium, QTP, TestComplete, JenkinsJIRA, TestRail, manual testing tools

While both roles focus on software quality, the Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer specializes in creating automated tests to improve efficiency, whereas the Software Tester primarily performs manual testing to identify issues. The automation engineer requires programming skills and automation tool expertise, making their role more technical and development-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,997 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

QA Automation Engineer

Huntsville, AL โ€ข On-site

DESE Research, Inc.
51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to support mission-critical software development efforts in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. This role requires experience with software quality assurance, automated testing, and software verification, along with a passion for improving software quality through repeatable testing methodologies. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Job Details:
The candidate will support the sustainment and enhancement of an existing software baseline for a complex defense system, with primary responsibility for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions that improve software quality and reliability. The successful candidate will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and DevOps personnel to develop repeatable testing processes that integrate into daily build and regression testing activities.
This role includes reviewing existing unit tests, identifying gaps in software test coverage, developing automated test cases, supporting regression testing, and helping establish repeatable software verification practices. The candidate will contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks and processes that improve software confidence while supporting ongoing software development and modernization efforts.
A successful candidate will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, demonstrate attention to detail, communicate effectively with technical teams and customers, and thrive in a collaborative engineering environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated software test suites
  • Review existing unit tests and evaluate software test coverage
  • Develop new automated unit tests to improve software quality and reliability
  • Support regression testing during daily software build and integration activities
  • Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with software engineers to resolve defects
  • Develop and maintain repeatable software verification processes and testing documentation
  • Collaborate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and DevOps teams to improve software quality and test automation
  • Support continuous integration and automated testing activities
  • Generate quality metrics, testing evidence, and defect trend reporting
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on software reliability, automation, and long-term sustainment

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience developing or maintaining automated software tests or test frameworks
  • Experience with software verification, validation, and regression testing
  • Experience troubleshooting software defects and analyzing test results
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle processes and software quality assurance principles
  • Experience working within collaborative software development teams
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a customer-facing engineering environment
  • Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing unit tests for C++ applications
  • Familiarity with Ada software environments
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD or daily build environments
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages
  • Experience with code coverage tools, static analysis, or software quality metrics
  • Experience supporting complex real-time, embedded, or defense software systems
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies

About DESE:
For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.
Why employees love working for DESE:
At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:
  • Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Two different flexible spending account options
  • Company paid life insurance with options for employee-paid additional coverage
  • Performance bonus program
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
  • Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
  • Robust 401(k) profit-sharing plan
  • Opportunities for internal promotions
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or 256-837-8004 x123.