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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Galaxy Technology Hires LLC - Waco, TX, United States
Senior Systems Engineer (various level Systems Engineers needed)
Waco, TX – *Relocation Assistance Provided*
**Active Secret Clearance will be needed once onboard**
The Company
Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.
The Job
Work as part of a development team in the Systems Engineering department which includes support of requirements development, design and architecture generation, test, integration, and certification of complex systems installed on airborne platforms.
Functions
- Design and develop physical architectures incorporating mission system equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers. These systems vary from program to program, so the ability to quickly learn and integrate new systems is critical. This requires a baseline understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Translate customer and airworthiness requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements
- Lead Program Integrated Product Teams of cross-disciplined engineers with internal and external members
- Become a focal point for conversation with the customer on technical issues
- Define requirement traceability methods
- Perform the systems engineering trade study process
- Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness
- Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements
- Evaluate alternative solutions and establish preliminary system design
- Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 4 years related work experience, or
- Graduate Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or
- Minimum of 8 years of prior work experience in a directly applicable field.
Preferred Skills
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience with integrating digital communications on commercial / military aircraft
- An active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable
- Prior experience integrating mission systems on airborne platforms.
- DOORS experience
- Digital Databus Standards (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553) experience
- Experience conducting first article verification testing
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
- Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment with the ability to lead teams through a system development and integration cycle
- Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
Security Clearance
Please be aware this position will require an active DoD Secret security clearance ultimately once this person is onboard. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job # 1469
Brandon Garrett
Feel free to contact Brandon directly regarding this opening at:
+1 310 489 4288 brandon@galaxytekhires.com
Brandon Garrett is a recruiting leader that has been in the business for over 15 years. He has successfully built teams for some of the most high-caliber, cutting edge companies in the world. He has successfully recruited top-notch engineers, scientists and technical professionals within 6 of 7 continents across the globe. Some of his ambitious recruits are currently working on technology that will explore other planets and systems among our solar system, as well as launch and carry humans to the Moon and Mars, leading humanity to the next giant step in evolution, of becoming a multi-planetary species.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
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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 ICSI, L3Harris, and Galaxy Tek Hires, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Waco, Dallas, and 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 August 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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