Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Texas
Aerospace Engineer jobs in Texas are concentrated in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio metros, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and NASA's Johnson Space Center maintain large, sustained engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties include systems engineering, propulsion, avionics, and structural analysis, driven by Texas's deep footprint in defense contracting, commercial spaceflight, and satellite systems. Openings exist across experience levels, from early-career design engineers to senior program leads with security clearance backgrounds. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityFort Worth, TX
Cities hiring11
Work type71% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Aerospace Quality Engineer 3
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Qarbon Aerospace
Aerospace Quality Engineer 3
Red Oak, Texas
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Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer - Entry-level
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Frontera Space
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer - Entry-level
Cedar Park, Texas
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Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense
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Wilson Company
Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense
Addison, Texas
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Aerospace Welding Engineer
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Intuitive Machines
Aerospace Welding Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - NASA Aircraft Operations
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Qualified Technical Services, Inc
Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - NASA Aircraft Operations
Houston, Texas
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Aerospace Quality Engineer 3
Qarbon Aerospace·Red Oak, Texas
Job functions:
Associate's degree
Job Description
Company Overview
Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft, and space vehicles. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight.
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer 3 provides technical support to production operations and helps establish the quality system and production inspection related activities on their assigned project(s) for the program(s). The position requires knowledge of relevant technologies and can operate unassisted on routine tasks on a deployed multi-functional team and helps ensure the quality system meets stakeholder requirements including technical compliance, adherence to production processes and standards, and business case (including quality, delivery, and cost). Supports the production process with technical knowledge for tooling, part fabrication, assembly, and delivery. Supports implementation of "state of the art" processing technology as it applies to both materials and techniques for tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
Principal Accountabilities
Works under occasional supervision from senior engineers and program leadership in a team environment. Skills should align with working knowledge of process development, process control, manufacturing support and related technical activities in an aerospace production environment:
- Subject matter expert for manufacturing of composite components and/or metallic major assemblies ensuring parts, sub-assemblies, and tools meet industry standards and customer requirements.
- A key member of team(s) that works from engineering requirements to develop inspection processes & methodologies, including providing guidance to lesser experienced team members; deploys First Part Qualification (FPQ) and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
- Responsible for implementation of inspection tooling, equipment, and validating production planning ensures appropriate inspection points from original concept through to production. Responsible for validating tooling functionality and or part conformity, and production part quality in timely manner to support the customer delivery schedule.
- Identifies and coordinate introduction of new technology in line with the assigned Program / Value Stream requirements.
- Adheres to all applicable business & quality processes and procedures such as FAA, DoD, Export Control, ITAR, Nadcap, AS9100 and customer contractual requirements.
- Knowledgeable in Lean/Six Sigma Tools to predict and improve process yield. Some level of related formal certification is a plus.
- Supports deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools to evaluate customer designs and process concepts and assist in manufacturing process down select.
- Knowledgeable in Practical Problem-Solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis to determine the origin of a failure, its impact to overall business, and determine containment and countermeasure actions to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances.
- Establishes Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) plans and associated metrics such as Product Safety, Quality (including yield, cost of poor quality, non-conformances), Delivery (completion of Process Engineering related activities in line with the agreed schedule), Recurring and Non-Recurring Costs.
- Primary Quality representative for customers and supplier technical topics and reviews as required.
- Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as peers.
- Other related duties as required due to changes in business processes or customer requirements.
Experience and Other Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident (i.e., ‘Green Card’) per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) with 6+ years of related work experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years of related aerospace experience, or 10+ years of experience in an aerospace Quality Assurance or equivalent Aerospace technical role.
- Position is 100% onsite, shift is Monday - Thursday (4x10) with occasional support beyond standard shift.
- Experience with the manufacturing processes of large to medium composite and/or metallic major structures
- Ability to understand, communicate and present complex technical information to a wide audience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated and able to proactively recognize and prioritize business needs with minimal guidance.
- Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as CATIA or NX a plus.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, blueprint reading & practices such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, model definition, tolerance analysis, and engineering bill of materials.
- Working knowledge of Process/Product Configuration Control and Change Management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, great attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- An active clearance is highly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may still be considered but must be eligible to obtain and maintain one.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to spend sitting at a workstation and using office equipment.
- May be required to walk or stand for brief or long periods.
- May be required to use stairs.
- Must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 40 pounds of office supplies and materials.
- May be required to reach with arms and hands and to stoop, kneel or crouch.
What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer?
-
Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flex Time Off
- Medical/Prescription Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
-
Savings and Spending Accounts
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans
- Education reimbursement assistance
Qarbon Aerospace
Aerospace Quality Engineer 3
Red Oak, Texas
Added 3d ago
Job functions:
Associate's degree
Job Description
Company Overview
Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft, and space vehicles. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight.
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer 3 provides technical support to production operations and helps establish the quality system and production inspection related activities on their assigned project(s) for the program(s). The position requires knowledge of relevant technologies and can operate unassisted on routine tasks on a deployed multi-functional team and helps ensure the quality system meets stakeholder requirements including technical compliance, adherence to production processes and standards, and business case (including quality, delivery, and cost). Supports the production process with technical knowledge for tooling, part fabrication, assembly, and delivery. Supports implementation of "state of the art" processing technology as it applies to both materials and techniques for tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
Principal Accountabilities
Works under occasional supervision from senior engineers and program leadership in a team environment. Skills should align with working knowledge of process development, process control, manufacturing support and related technical activities in an aerospace production environment:
- Subject matter expert for manufacturing of composite components and/or metallic major assemblies ensuring parts, sub-assemblies, and tools meet industry standards and customer requirements.
- A key member of team(s) that works from engineering requirements to develop inspection processes & methodologies, including providing guidance to lesser experienced team members; deploys First Part Qualification (FPQ) and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
- Responsible for implementation of inspection tooling, equipment, and validating production planning ensures appropriate inspection points from original concept through to production. Responsible for validating tooling functionality and or part conformity, and production part quality in timely manner to support the customer delivery schedule.
- Identifies and coordinate introduction of new technology in line with the assigned Program / Value Stream requirements.
- Adheres to all applicable business & quality processes and procedures such as FAA, DoD, Export Control, ITAR, Nadcap, AS9100 and customer contractual requirements.
- Knowledgeable in Lean/Six Sigma Tools to predict and improve process yield. Some level of related formal certification is a plus.
- Supports deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools to evaluate customer designs and process concepts and assist in manufacturing process down select.
- Knowledgeable in Practical Problem-Solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis to determine the origin of a failure, its impact to overall business, and determine containment and countermeasure actions to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances.
- Establishes Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) plans and associated metrics such as Product Safety, Quality (including yield, cost of poor quality, non-conformances), Delivery (completion of Process Engineering related activities in line with the agreed schedule), Recurring and Non-Recurring Costs.
- Primary Quality representative for customers and supplier technical topics and reviews as required.
- Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as peers.
- Other related duties as required due to changes in business processes or customer requirements.
Experience and Other Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident (i.e., ‘Green Card’) per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) with 6+ years of related work experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years of related aerospace experience, or 10+ years of experience in an aerospace Quality Assurance or equivalent Aerospace technical role.
- Position is 100% onsite, shift is Monday - Thursday (4x10) with occasional support beyond standard shift.
- Experience with the manufacturing processes of large to medium composite and/or metallic major structures
- Ability to understand, communicate and present complex technical information to a wide audience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated and able to proactively recognize and prioritize business needs with minimal guidance.
- Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as CATIA or NX a plus.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, blueprint reading & practices such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, model definition, tolerance analysis, and engineering bill of materials.
- Working knowledge of Process/Product Configuration Control and Change Management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, great attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- An active clearance is highly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may still be considered but must be eligible to obtain and maintain one.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to spend sitting at a workstation and using office equipment.
- May be required to walk or stand for brief or long periods.
- May be required to use stairs.
- Must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 40 pounds of office supplies and materials.
- May be required to reach with arms and hands and to stoop, kneel or crouch.
What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer?
-
Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flex Time Off
- Medical/Prescription Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
-
Savings and Spending Accounts
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans
- Education reimbursement assistance
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aerospace engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Active Professional Engineer license or eligibility through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Experience with CAD or simulation tools such as CATIA, ANSYS, or MATLAB
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, MIL-SPEC standards, or NASA technical requirements
- Active or obtainable U.S. security clearance for defense and government contract roles
- Strong background in systems integration, structural analysis, or propulsion design
Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a aerospace engineer in Texas?
Becoming an aerospace engineer in Texas starts with earning a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Many Texas employers also expect candidates to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
Which companies hire aerospace engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring aerospace engineers in Texas right now include Burns & McDonnell, Parker Hannifin, and Booz Allen Hamilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's combination of major defense contractors, commercial space companies, and NASA facilities at Johnson Space Center makes it one of the most active states for sustained aerospace hiring at multiple seniority levels.
Which Texas cities have the most aerospace engineer jobs?
Fort Worth, Houston, and Dallas hold the largest concentration of aerospace engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of NASA's Johnson Space Center and a dense cluster of defense and space contractors, while Dallas-Fort Worth is anchored by major defense prime contractors and avionics firms, and San Antonio draws aerospace talent through military aviation operations at Joint Base San Antonio and supporting engineering firms.
Are there remote aerospace engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Most aerospace engineering work involves hands-on hardware, classified lab environments, or on-site program collaboration that limits full remote arrangements. About 29% of aerospace engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in systems engineering, software integration, and program management functions where physical presence is less critical.
How can I get hired as a aerospace engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or early-career engineering programs run by large Texas-based defense contractors and space companies, which regularly recruit from Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other in-state engineering schools. Entry roles in structural analysis support, test engineering, or technical documentation provide strong footholds. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building CATIA or MATLAB proficiency distinguishes candidates in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to aerospace engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to aerospace engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the state's major hiring metros and defense corridors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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