Lead Test Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Lead Test Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Lead Test Engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $174,086 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $159,848 and $191,043. 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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Lead Electrical Test Engineer - Power Consumption

Quest Global - Sunnyvale , CA

Lead Electrical Test Engineer - Power Consumption Location: Sunnyvale, CA - 100% Onsite (in Quest Global Office) * 8+ years of experience in Power consumption measurement of various device use cases ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Certification/Test Engineers and Lead

Talentry, LLC - Huntington Beach , CA

The right engineer will design and execute tests to ensure certification and compliance of high quality specialty seating for the aerospace industry, while the Lead will assist in training and ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Senior Test Engineer

Safran Passenger Innovations - Brea , CA

Lead test projects and provide mentoring and leadership to other test engineers. * Perform other job-related duties and training as assigned. Requirements * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

Structures Test Engineer

AdAstra - Seattle , WA

As a structural test engineer, you will own the design, analysis, build, and commissioning of the ... Ability to lead * Ability to follow * Excellent written and verbal communication * Bachelor ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Electrical Test Engineer

SMTC - Fremont , CA

... lead continuous improvement activities. Education and Experience for the Test Engineer: • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM with 2+ years of relevant engineering ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago

Staff Mechanical Test Engineer, Devices - Aesthetics

Allergan Aesthetics - Pleasanton , CA

Lead the mechanical verification and engineering testing activities for complex electro-mechanical ... Provide test engineering direction and oversight of testing in the Lab; follow Laboratory Best ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

What does a Lead Test Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Test Engineer

Provide assistance with high-level and detailed test planning, test architecture, test design, test execution, test and data evaluation, anomaly and deficiency, resolution, and residual risk assessment for operationally realistic and system performance testing.

October 30, 2022

Design and implements tools to provide self service capabilities, remove Test Data Management from the critical path of the project and protect data corruption between development teams that may be performing concurrent testing.

March 05, 2023

Acts as a technical expert in their field, focused on the technical aspects of test data discovery, fabrication, service virtualization, test harnesses, architecture, test data modeling, provisioning and maintenance.

March 23, 2023

Participate in sprint activities and ceremonies including but not limited to backlog grooming, pre-planning, demos and retrospectives working closely with product owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding test plan, quality standards, and strategies for the project.

April 06, 2023

Assist teams with correcting the identified non-compliance issues to ensure that we maintain high quality and high availability production system and services by providing necessary guidance and coaching.

April 11, 2023

Lead test planning and execution with design, verification and DFT teams and translate concepts to product testing requirements, develop documentation, ATE HW design, and final test program development.

April 18, 2023

Manages and supports detailed test planning in the areas of airworthiness, envelope expansion, shore-based ship suitability, and mission assessment (to include sensor, weapon, and multi-ship operations) as required.

April 22, 2023

Demonstrated skills and abilities leading and directing the resolution of critical technical issues related to the integration, test, and evaluation of complex naval weapons systems and missile defense capabilities.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Test Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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159848

191043

174086

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

171788

212773

190437

What is the average salary for Lead Test Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Test Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Lead Test Engineer ranges from $159,848 to $191,043 with the average base salary of $174,086. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $171,788 to $212,773 with the average total cash compensation of $190,437.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$174,086	$159,848 - $191,043
Bonus	$16,351	$11,940 - $21,729
Total Pay	$190,437	$171,788 - $212,773

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Test Engineer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,097 - $192,535	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,097 - $192,535	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,097 - $192,535	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,097 - $192,535	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,345 - $191,637	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,924 - $192,330	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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