Senior Test Engineer Salary in the United States

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Senior Test Engineer Salary

How much does a Senior Test Engineer make in the United States? The average Senior Test Engineer salary in the United States is $103,490 as of June 28, 2022, but the range typically falls between $96,290 and $111,890. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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The Senior Test Engineer identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Being a Senior Test Engineer documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. In addition, Senior Test Engineer ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Contributes to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results. May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Test Engineer contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Test Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)

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    Product Test Engineering - Intermediate

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    Senior Test Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
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    Product Test Engineering - Specialist

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