Engineering Director Jobs in Texas
Engineering Director jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, oil and gas, semiconductor manufacturing, and large-scale infrastructure development, with openings at every level from first-time director through senior vice president of engineering. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the majority of demand, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and ExxonMobil. The most sought-after specialties are systems engineering leadership, software and hardware development management, and process engineering in energy and industrial sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About OLIX
AI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has reached its limit. A new paradigm that is faster and more efficient will be the biggest economic opportunity of the next century and create the most important company of the next decade. The OLIX Decode Accelerator 1 (DX-1) is the first accelerator architected specifically for decode. Rack-scale co-design of logic, data movement, packaging, optics and interconnect enables a step change in system level performance.
The Role
We're looking for a Director of Test Engineering to develop and industrialize the test solutions required to support OLIX's next-generation AI computing solution. You'll own manufacturing test strategy, test architecture, equipment, automation, and test processes across component, subsystem, and final product test, ensuring scalable test capability that meets quality, coverage, cycle time, and cost objectives from NPI through high-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing test strategy: Define the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy, architecture, coverage, and requirements across component, subsystem, and final product test.
Develop and qualify test solutions: Design, integrate, validate, and qualify test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, software, and automation required for production.
Deliver production test readiness: Partner with Engineering, NPI, Quality, Industrial Engineering, and manufacturing partners to develop test processes and ensure test capability is ready for manufacturing launch.
Optimize test performance: Improve test coverage, repeatability, throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost while reducing false failures and unnecessary test content.
Scale test manufacturing capability: Deploy, qualify, and sustain test solutions with manufacturing partners to support production ramp and high-volume manufacturing.
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
15+ years of engineering leadership experience in Test Engineering, Manufacturing Test, or Product Test within semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or advanced computing, including at least five years leading teams.
Subject matter expertise in manufacturing test architecture, test equipment, instrumentation, fixtures, automation, and test software.
Experience developing and qualifying test solutions for complex electrical, optical, and high-speed products from NPI through high-volume manufacturing.
Proven success optimizing test coverage, yield, throughput, cycle time, repeatability, and cost.
Experience developing automated test systems and analyzing test data to identify failures, improve test capability, and drive manufacturing performance.
Proven ability to partner with contract manufacturers to deploy, qualify, and scale production test capability.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and build high-performing teams.
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or another advanced technical discipline.
Experience with high-speed electrical interconnect, optical interconnect, photonics, or advanced AI compute hardware.
Six Sigma or other advanced continuous improvement certification.
Compensation & Equity
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with your experience, skills, and location
Equity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it
Proximity Bonus: We value your time. To minimise your commute and maximise your life, we offer an annual Living-Local Bonus if your residence is within 20 minutes of the office
Retirement Benefits: Employer-contributed retirement plans to help you build long-term financial security
Due to U.S. export control regulations, candidates’ eligibility to work at OLIX depends on their most recent citizenship or permanent residency status. We are generally unable to consider applicants whose most recent citizenship or permanent residence is in certain restricted countries (currently including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Venezuela). Applicants who have subsequently obtained citizenship or permanent residency in another country not subject to these restrictions may still be eligible.
Compensation Range: $286K
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Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Energy
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in an accredited engineering discipline required by most Texas employers
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least five in a leadership role
- Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams across complex technical programs
- Strong background in one or more of Texas's core sectors: energy, defense, semiconductors, or infrastructure
- Familiarity with Texas regulatory and permitting environments for large industrial or infrastructure projects
- Experience with budget ownership, capital planning, and executive-level stakeholder communication
Engineering Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering director in Texas?
Most engineering directors in Texas reach the role by combining an accredited engineering degree with a licensed Professional Engineer credential from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. While the PE license is not always required for every director role, it is expected or preferred in energy, infrastructure, and public-sector positions. Candidates typically progress through individual contributor and engineering management roles before stepping into a director-level position.
How much do engineering directors make in Texas?
Engineering directors in Texas earn a median of about $171,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,460 for the lowest 10% to over $277,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering directors in Texas?
Employers hiring engineering directors in Texas right now include JPMorganChase, Renesas, and Flex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers means demand stays consistent throughout the year across a wide range of engineering disciplines.
Which Texas cities have the most engineering director jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most engineering director openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects the concentration of energy, petrochemical, and industrial companies headquartered there, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily from defense, telecommunications, and semiconductor employers, and Austin's rapid tech sector growth has made it a growing hub for software and systems engineering leadership.
Are there remote engineering director jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since engineering directors in Texas often oversee physical facilities, manufacturing floors, or field operations that require on-site presence. About 58% of engineering director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in software engineering and enterprise IT leadership roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior engineering manager or principal engineer role at a large Texas employer, where internal promotion is the primary pipeline for director-level positions. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Chevron, and Texas Instruments run formal technical leadership development programs that groom high-performing engineers for management tracks. Building a PE license from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and taking on program or project lead responsibilities in your current role are the credentials that open the door fastest.
Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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