Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Texas

Engineering Design Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, oil and gas, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing across seniority levels from early-career leads through senior directors. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the largest hiring metros, with established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and ExxonMobil consistently seeking engineering design managers. The most in-demand specialties include mechanical systems design, electrical and PCB design management, and product development leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring20
Work type86% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Analog Devices
Principal Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering
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Principal Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering
Analog Devices
Dallas, Texas
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$185k - $251k/yr
Master's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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ESP Enterprises
Design Engineering Manager
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Design Engineering Manager
ESP Enterprises
Allen, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
11-50

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ESP Enterprises
Cable Harness Design Engineering Manager
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Cable Harness Design Engineering Manager
ESP Enterprises
Allen, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
11-50

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GlobalFoundries
IP & Design Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
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IP & Design Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
GlobalFoundries
Richardson, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$20 - $40/hr
Master of Science
10,000+

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Chewy
Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design
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Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design
Chewy
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$107k - $207k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Design Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
41 jobs
Dallas
6 jobs
Allen
5 jobs
Houston
5 jobs
Richardson
4 jobs
Greenville
3 jobs
Plano
2 jobs
Waco
1 job
Conroe
1 job

Engineering Design Manager Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon20
  • SpaceX
    SpaceX4
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris4
  • Celestica
    Celestica4
  • Analog Devices
    Analog Devices3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Media & Entertainment

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field required
  • Seven or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Texas strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering design teams
  • Proficiency with CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
  • Experience driving design review processes and meeting project delivery milestones

Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering design manager in Texas?

Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline plus several years of hands-on design experience before moving into a management role. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy considerably, particularly in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, and civil infrastructure. Strong candidates typically build a portfolio of design projects, then step into a lead engineer or senior engineer role before transitioning to management.

Which companies hire engineering design managers in Texas?

Employers hiring engineering design managers in Texas right now include Amazon, SpaceX, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace primes, energy majors, and semiconductor fabricators means demand for this role is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering design manager jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Allen have the most engineering design manager openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industry anchors demand there, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily on defense contractors, telecom, and semiconductor firms, and Austin's fast-growing tech and semiconductor sector has added a significant share of openings over recent years.

Are there remote engineering design manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because engineering design managers routinely oversee lab work, prototyping, and on-site design reviews. About 14% of engineering design manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements far outnumbering fully remote positions. The parts of the role most suited to remote work include design reviews, documentation approvals, and cross-team coordination calls.

How can I get hired as a engineering design manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is entering as a design engineer or senior engineer at a large Texas employer and building toward a lead role before pursuing management. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Texas Instruments run structured rotational and new-graduate engineering programs in Texas that expose early-career engineers to design leadership responsibilities. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors early signals commitment, and experience with cross-functional projects or mentoring junior engineers is the clearest bridge to a first management title.

Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metros. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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