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How much do startup testing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup testing in the United States is $77,582.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in a Startup Testing role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Startup Testing roles often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing product requirements, limited documentation, and tight deadlines. Testers must be adaptable and proactive in communicating with developers and product managers to clarify expectations and prioritize testing efforts. Implementing agile testing methodologies, maintaining flexible test plans, and leveraging automation where possible can help address these challenges while ensuring software quality in a fast-paced startup environment.

What is startup testing?

Startup testing is the process of systematically evaluating the products, services, or business ideas of a new company to ensure they function as intended and meet market needs. This can include validating product-market fit, conducting user testing, and running experiments to assess demand and usability. Effective startup testing helps founders identify potential issues early, make informed decisions, and increase the chances of success in a competitive market.

What is the difference between Startup Testing vs Software Tester?

AspectStartup TestingSoftware Tester
CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of testing methodologies, basic coding, and startup environment familiarityRequires certifications like ISTQB, testing experience, and understanding of testing tools
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often small teams, flexible processesStructured, process-driven, may be in larger organizations with formal testing procedures
Industry UsageCommon in startups across tech, SaaS, and app developmentWidespread across industries, including corporate and enterprise sectors

Startup Testing focuses on quick, adaptable testing within fast-moving startup environments, often requiring a broader skill set. Software Testers typically work in more structured settings with formal testing standards. Both roles involve quality assurance but differ in pace, environment, and certification requirements.

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

To thrive as a Startup Tester, you need a strong grasp of software testing methodologies, attention to detail, and preferably a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing tools (like Selenium or Cypress), bug tracking systems (such as Jira), and possibly ISTQB certification is highly valuable. Adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication set standout testers apart in a fast-paced startup environment. These skills ensure high-quality product releases, quick issue resolution, and seamless collaboration within lean teams.
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Startup Test Engineer - Engineering (DA109)

Startup Test Engineer - Engineering (DA109)

ProSidian Consulting

Aiken, SC

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six Enterprise Solution Areas, ProSidian services cover broad spectrums of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Environmental Management, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

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Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Startup Test Engineer - Engineering (DA109) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.

DUTIES

Provide startup/test engineering services on assigned SRR Project Teams. Support services include design review, analysis, walkdowns, test procedure development and test procedure performance of project modifications. Startup/test engineering services will be provided using SRR processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRR.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Test Engineering support for day-to-day activities within all SRR facilities (i.e. Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF), Saltstone (SS), H Tank Farm (HTF), F Tank Farm (FTF) and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in the following areas:

- Support Project Planning

- Support detailed phases of testing for a project, including input to design and construction for facility safety, testability, operability and maintainability.

- Develop, review and status project schedules as required for testing activities.

- Support Engineering to determine the requirement of Test Acceptance Criteria (TAC), General Test Data (GTD) and Baseline Operating Data (BOD) criteria in the development of the Test Specification Plan (TSP) for the system/modification to be tested.

- Develop test procedures, to ensure safe operations for the component/system being tested, providing auditable documentation of the test and to meet the criteria of the (TSP).

- Coordinate testing activities between Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, QA, RCO, IH and Operations.

- Perform testing in accordance with approved procedures.

- Conduct Pre-Test and Shift briefings.

- Develop test summary documents (TSD).

- Maintain certification as a level II or III Test Engineer as required.

- Support Vendor testing and associated activities.

- Assist in preparation of operation or maintenance manuals.

- Conduct assessments as required per SCD-4 "FA-16 Testing", the Standards Requirements.

- Support the completion of MSAs, FSAs and RAs for project work.

- Support internal and external audits or assessments as requested.

- Support training of Operation and Maintenance personnel on new modifications.

- Support procedures group in developing/modifying Operations and Maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

HS Diploma with 10-15 years of specific experience in startup testing; OR an AA degree and 8-10 years of experience in startup testing; OR a BS degree and 5-7 years of related work experience in startup testing.

Experience/Skills:

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years startup/test engineering experience in the nuclear or commercial industry. Candidate must demonstrate capability to maintain certification as a level II test engineer. Candidate must have the ability to walk down and perform tests on systems in the field. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), 5/10s, and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRR holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.


Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors


Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together


Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference


Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
 

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.


Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.


Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.


Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.


Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.


Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.


Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.


ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.


Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.


Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.


Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.


Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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