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Test Engineer
What 104 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 425 active Test Engineer postings, Python is the most-requested skill — in 61% of listings, ahead of Communication and Aerospace. 104 companies are hiring right now, led by Anduril Industries. 9% of Test Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 2% are remote.
425active postings
9%ask for AI skills
2%remote
104companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 61% | |
| Communication | 54% | |
| Aerospace | 36% | |
| Electrical Engineering | 35% | |
| Manufacturing | 27% | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27% | |
| Data Acquisition | 25% | |
| Matlab | 24% | |
| Troubleshooting | 24% | |
| Electronics | 22% | |
| Test Automation | 22% | |
| Instrumentation | 20% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 58 |
| SpaceX | 51 |
| Rocket Lab | 25 |
| K2 Space | 13 |
| Vast | 12 |
| Relativity | 11 |