Test Engineer Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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#Product Thermal Test Engineer, Senior

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

. ** Job Overview Work as part of a large test and engineering systems organization which handles test automation infrastructure, test strategy, test plan development and execution & report management...

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SW Test Engineer 1

  • Dexcom
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

You have experience in Test Automation Framework Design. You have experience in Python / Java / C++ (or equivalent), familiar with ADB commands....

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Systems Test Engineer

  • Mount Indie
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Mount Indie is seeking a Systems Test Engineer IV to lead integration, validation, and operational evaluation activities across complicated tactical communication systems....

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Associate, System Integration and Test Engineer

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will be responsible for testing circuit cards and software, test case automation as well as conducting tests on RF hardware....

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System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As a System Test Engineer on our Wireless Technologies team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Apple devices deliver seamless, world-class 5G and 6G connectivity across every network, every carrier...

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Integrated Test Engineer II

  • Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., is seeking a full time Integrated Test Engineer II in San Diego, CA....

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Manufacturing Test Engineer - Front Half Nights

  • ASML N.V.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Document build completion, test execution failures observed, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing and quality requirements....

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Manufacturing Test Engineer - Back Half Nights

  • ASML N.V.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Document build completion, test execution failures observed, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing and quality requirements....

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Manufacturing Test Engineer (Back Half Days)

  • ASML N.V.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Document build completion, test execution failures observed, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing and quality requirements....

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Principal System Integration & Test Engineer (PE/CAM)

  • Cubic
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Generate required test plans, detailed procedures, and reports collaborating with functional engineering disciplines Ensure that test procedures fully and efficiently verify contractual requirements...

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#Systems Test Engineer

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Performs system integration, functional, and regression testing across lab and field environments....

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Modem System Test Engineer - 6G/5G Air Interface

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Develop and execute system-level test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for modem features and use cases....

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Modem Integration & Test Engineer (Automation + AI/ML)

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Cellular System Test Engineering General Summary: ## Role Overview As an RFSW Integration & Test Engineer, you will contribute to the integration, validation, and testing of RF software on modem platforms...

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Systems Test Engineer (5G/LTE)

  • Spectraforce
  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Writes functional tests for features to ensure functionality. Level of Responsibility: Working under close supervision....

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EE Design & Test Engineer

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: May 19, 2026 Role Number: 20... The Motion Sensing Hardware team at Apple develops sophisticated test systems and instrumentation that support cutting-edge sensing...

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in El Cajon, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in El Cajon, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.4%
Master's Degree
24.9%
High School or GED
10.1%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Test Engineers in El Cajon, CA
4-6 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
1-2 years
18.5%
2-4 years
18.5%
None
11.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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