Development Engineer Jobs in Texas
Development Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy and petrochemical, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the primary hiring metros, home to employers like Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Texas Instruments that maintain large development engineering workforces in the state. The most in-demand specialties include process development, systems integration, and product development engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Product Development & Design Engineer
Wilco Classics & Speed – Round Rock, TX
$75,000–$105,000 per year (Based on Experience)
Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week | Benefits
Design. Engineer. Build.
Wilco Classics & Speed is looking for a highly motivated Product Development & Design Engineer who wants to turn ideas into real-world automotive products.
This is not a traditional desk engineering position. You'll work directly with our fabrication, machining, and mechanical teams to develop custom automotive components, engineer new products, reverse engineer existing parts, and bring concepts to life using the latest design and manufacturing technologies.
If you're passionate about cars, engineering, manufacturing, and creating things that have never existed before, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Design custom automotive components using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Create both solid models and complex surface models for production.
- Perform 3D scanning and post-scan processing.
- Reverse engineer OEM and aftermarket components.
- Design parts for CNC machining, fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings and production documentation.
- Prototype components using 3D printing.
- Work directly with outsourced machine shops and manufacturing partners from prototype through production.
- Collaborate daily with our fabrication, mechanical, and assembly teams to solve engineering challenges.
- Improve manufacturability, reduce production time, and develop repeatable products and processes.
- Take ownership of projects from concept through completed production.
Qualifications
Required
- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Strong understanding of machining, manufacturing, and fabrication processes.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Preferred
- Automotive engineering or performance vehicle experience.
- Experience with reverse engineering.
- Experience using 3D scanners and post-processing software.
- CNC machining knowledge.
- 3D printing experience.
- Sheet metal, weldment, and surfacing experience.
- GD&T knowledge.
- CAM software experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work—and making them better.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, takes ownership of their work, communicates well with others, and enjoys working alongside fabricators and technicians to solve difficult engineering challenges.
You won't spend your day isolated behind a computer. You'll be in the shop measuring parts, collaborating with builders, testing ideas, refining designs, and seeing your work become finished products.
Why Join Wilco Classics & Speed?
- Four-day work week (4 x 10-hour schedule)
- Climate-controlled facility
- Health benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Retirement plan
- Work on unique custom, classic, and high-performance vehicles
- Opportunity to help develop proprietary products and future company offerings
- Small, highly skilled team where your work has a direct impact
About Wilco Classics & Speed
Wilco Classics & Speed specializes in engineering, restoring, customizing, and building exceptional classic and performance vehicles. We combine modern engineering with traditional craftsmanship to create vehicles and products that perform as well as they look.
If you're looking for a place where your engineering skills will be challenged, your ideas will matter, and you'll help build something unique, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Automotive Repair: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Product Development & Design Engineer
Wilco Classics & Speed – Round Rock, TX
$75,000–$105,000 per year (Based on Experience)
Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week | Benefits
Design. Engineer. Build.
Wilco Classics & Speed is looking for a highly motivated Product Development & Design Engineer who wants to turn ideas into real-world automotive products.
This is not a traditional desk engineering position. You'll work directly with our fabrication, machining, and mechanical teams to develop custom automotive components, engineer new products, reverse engineer existing parts, and bring concepts to life using the latest design and manufacturing technologies.
If you're passionate about cars, engineering, manufacturing, and creating things that have never existed before, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Design custom automotive components using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Create both solid models and complex surface models for production.
- Perform 3D scanning and post-scan processing.
- Reverse engineer OEM and aftermarket components.
- Design parts for CNC machining, fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings and production documentation.
- Prototype components using 3D printing.
- Work directly with outsourced machine shops and manufacturing partners from prototype through production.
- Collaborate daily with our fabrication, mechanical, and assembly teams to solve engineering challenges.
- Improve manufacturability, reduce production time, and develop repeatable products and processes.
- Take ownership of projects from concept through completed production.
Qualifications
Required
- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Strong understanding of machining, manufacturing, and fabrication processes.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Preferred
- Automotive engineering or performance vehicle experience.
- Experience with reverse engineering.
- Experience using 3D scanners and post-processing software.
- CNC machining knowledge.
- 3D printing experience.
- Sheet metal, weldment, and surfacing experience.
- GD&T knowledge.
- CAM software experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work—and making them better.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, takes ownership of their work, communicates well with others, and enjoys working alongside fabricators and technicians to solve difficult engineering challenges.
You won't spend your day isolated behind a computer. You'll be in the shop measuring parts, collaborating with builders, testing ideas, refining designs, and seeing your work become finished products.
Why Join Wilco Classics & Speed?
- Four-day work week (4 x 10-hour schedule)
- Climate-controlled facility
- Health benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Retirement plan
- Work on unique custom, classic, and high-performance vehicles
- Opportunity to help develop proprietary products and future company offerings
- Small, highly skilled team where your work has a direct impact
About Wilco Classics & Speed
Wilco Classics & Speed specializes in engineering, restoring, customizing, and building exceptional classic and performance vehicles. We combine modern engineering with traditional craftsmanship to create vehicles and products that perform as well as they look.
If you're looking for a place where your engineering skills will be challenged, your ideas will matter, and you'll help build something unique, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Automotive Repair: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Development Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon39
- SpaceX31
- Amazon Web Services20
- Tesla15
- Texas Instruments14
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Telecommunications
- Retail
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required by most Texas employers
- Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ANSYS
- Familiarity with product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and procurement
- Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
Development Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development engineer in Texas?
Most development engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution. For roles that involve signing off on engineering documents or leading public-facing projects, licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required. Many candidates enter through internships or co-op programs with large Texas-based employers in energy, aerospace, or semiconductor manufacturing before moving into full-time development roles.
How much do development engineers make in Texas?
Development engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,920 for the lowest 10% to over $210,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire development engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring development engineers in Texas right now include Amazon, SpaceX, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and semiconductor companies means development engineering hiring stays active year-round across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most development engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Bastrop have the most development engineer openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy and petrochemical drives significant volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's aerospace, defense, and semiconductor employers anchor demand there, and Austin's growing tech and semiconductor manufacturing base has made it an increasingly active market for development engineers.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since development engineering often requires hands-on lab work, prototyping, or on-site manufacturing collaboration. About 47% of development engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in roles focused on simulation, documentation, or software-driven product development rather than physical testing or process oversight.
How can I get hired as a development engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or internship program run by large Texas employers in energy, aerospace, or semiconductor manufacturing, many of which convert participants to full-time roles. Companies like Texas Instruments and Lockheed Martin operate structured new-graduate development programs in Texas. Adjacent roles such as process technician, test engineer, or quality engineer provide a foot in the door. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors also signals readiness to employers and gives candidates a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to development engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to development engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and beyond. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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