Aircraft Engineer Jobs in Texas
Aircraft Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, defense systems, and MRO operations across a range from entry-level technician roles through senior systems engineers. The heaviest hiring is in Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, and Boeing have major facilities. The most in-demand specialties are structural analysis, avionics integration, and propulsion systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: Working in a fast-paced team environment, the IE will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives, training and mentoring key resources. This position will plan and oversee layout of equipment, conducts studies in Operations Value Stream to maximize work flow and space utilization, ensuring efficiency and workplace safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
- Interfaces with quality, manufacturing engineer, planning and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
- Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma and other CI methodologies in an appropriate and efficient manner to support Operations Value Stream (From Receiving to Shipping)
- Develop and execute Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap
- Assist and support current 5S program
- Lead, participate and support Kaizen Events and A3’s projects
- Interfaces with manufacturing engineer, logistics and production to develop shop floor photo documentation and standard work instructions
- Interface with manufacturing engineer to maintain the requirement of new tools and fixtures in the routings for final assembly
- Develop and maintain routings for final assembly
- Develop and maintain documentation that support production flow (seat run, sequence of drawings etc.)
- Responsible for time studies, sequence analysis, capacity-labor analysis and development work load balancing using Cycle Time for production area
- Ensure that all production work is balanced to Cycle Time and produce product to TAKT time
- Responsible for time studies for logistics process
- Define and optimize material delivery to assembly lines
- Responsible for the layout and placement of production material and equipment for Operations Value Stream
- Support failure analysis and develops together with production, quality/engineering departments effective counter measures
- Support the implementation of Root Cause Corrective Action
- Comfortable providing formal and informal training coaching and sharing best practices
- Ability to work in teams and get positive results
- Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or similar is preferred with 3+ years of relative experience (production/industrial engineering/logistics).
- Associates degree education in a technical or STEM field with 8+ years of relative experience (production/industrial engineering/logistics).
- Knowledge of industrial engineering processes, concepts and procedures
- Knowledge of manufacturing planning processes, concepts and procedures
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a Plus
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Team and AutoCAD required
- SAP knowledge
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
Position Summary: Working in a fast-paced team environment, the IE will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives, training and mentoring key resources. This position will plan and oversee layout of equipment, conducts studies in Operations Value Stream to maximize work flow and space utilization, ensuring efficiency and workplace safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
- Interfaces with quality, manufacturing engineer, planning and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
- Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma and other CI methodologies in an appropriate and efficient manner to support Operations Value Stream (From Receiving to Shipping)
- Develop and execute Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap
- Assist and support current 5S program
- Lead, participate and support Kaizen Events and A3’s projects
- Interfaces with manufacturing engineer, logistics and production to develop shop floor photo documentation and standard work instructions
- Interface with manufacturing engineer to maintain the requirement of new tools and fixtures in the routings for final assembly
- Develop and maintain routings for final assembly
- Develop and maintain documentation that support production flow (seat run, sequence of drawings etc.)
- Responsible for time studies, sequence analysis, capacity-labor analysis and development work load balancing using Cycle Time for production area
- Ensure that all production work is balanced to Cycle Time and produce product to TAKT time
- Responsible for time studies for logistics process
- Define and optimize material delivery to assembly lines
- Responsible for the layout and placement of production material and equipment for Operations Value Stream
- Support failure analysis and develops together with production, quality/engineering departments effective counter measures
- Support the implementation of Root Cause Corrective Action
- Comfortable providing formal and informal training coaching and sharing best practices
- Ability to work in teams and get positive results
- Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or similar is preferred with 3+ years of relative experience (production/industrial engineering/logistics).
- Associates degree education in a technical or STEM field with 8+ years of relative experience (production/industrial engineering/logistics).
- Knowledge of industrial engineering processes, concepts and procedures
- Knowledge of manufacturing planning processes, concepts and procedures
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a Plus
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Team and AutoCAD required
- SAP knowledge
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
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Aircraft Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas6
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense6
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aircraft engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or engineer designation relevant to the aircraft type
- Proficiency with structural analysis tools such as NASTRAN, CATIA, or equivalent CAD platforms
- Experience with DO-178, DO-254, or MIL-SPEC compliance standards for defense or commercial programs
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense contractor roles in Texas
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems and aerospace manufacturing processes
Aircraft Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an aircraft engineer in Texas?
Most aircraft engineer roles in Texas require at least a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Texas does not issue a state-specific aircraft engineer license, but many positions require FAA designee credentials or a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Defense roles often add a security clearance requirement on top of the engineering degree.
How much do aircraft engineers make in Texas?
Aircraft engineers in Texas earn a median of about $130,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,990 for the lowest 10% to over $195,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire aircraft engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring aircraft engineers in Texas right now include Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large defense and aerospace manufacturing base means most of the consistent volume comes from prime contractors and their tier-one suppliers concentrated in the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio corridors.
Which Texas cities have the most aircraft engineer jobs?
Fort Worth have the most aircraft engineer openings in Texas. Fort Worth and Dallas anchor the market through the concentration of Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, and Boeing facilities in the Metroplex, while San Antonio's strong military aviation presence at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Kelly Field sustains steady demand from both government and contractor employers.
Are there remote aircraft engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Aircraft engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to physical hardware, flight test facilities, and production floors. About 0% of aircraft engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in systems engineering, technical writing, or requirements analysis roles that don't require direct access to the aircraft.
How can I get hired as an aircraft engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate rotational or internship-to-hire program at a major Texas defense contractor. Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics division in Fort Worth and Bell Textron in Fort Worth both run structured early-career programs that convert interns and new graduates into full-time engineers. Candidates who earn an FAA A&P certificate alongside their degree, or who complete a co-op at a Texas MRO operation, stand out significantly when competing for those first roles.
Where can I find and apply to aircraft engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to aircraft engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the aerospace, defense, and MRO sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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