Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas

Engineering Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace, defense, semiconductors, energy, and enterprise technology and openings at every level from newly promoted team lead through senior director of engineering. Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth anchor the market, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and ExxonMobil consistently hiring across engineering disciplines. The most sought-after specialties are software engineering management, systems engineering leadership, and manufacturing operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles404+
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring64
Work type51% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Apple
SoC Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager
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Apple
New 23h ago
SoC Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager
Apple
Austin, Texas
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$145k - $264k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Apple
Engineering Project Manager (Finance Engineering ), IS&T
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Engineering Project Manager (Finance Engineering ), IS&T
Apple
Austin, Texas
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Electric Power Engineers
Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis
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Electric Power Engineers
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Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, Texas
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in economics
51-200

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Shield AI
Manager, Engineering - Structural Design (R5633)
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Shield AI
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Manager, Engineering - Structural Design (R5633)
Shield AI
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$150k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irving
15 jobs
McKinney
10 jobs
Allen
9 jobs

Engineering Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple15
  • Amazon
    Amazon14
  • Michels
    Michels8
  • Tesla
    Tesla7
  • AMD
    AMD6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software19
  • Electronics & Hardware16
  • Construction & Real Estate9
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Retail5

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Proven experience leading and growing cross-functional engineering teams
  • Proficiency managing full project lifecycles from scoping through delivery and release
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative engineering development frameworks
  • Strong track of coordinating with product, operations, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience with engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms

Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering manager in Texas?

Most engineering managers in Texas move into the role after several years as an individual contributor engineer, often with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a program accredited by ABET. Employers in sectors like aerospace and defense frequently prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, though it is not universally required. Building cross-functional leadership experience and completing a management track within a Texas engineering organization is the most common path.

Which companies hire engineering managers in Texas?

Employers hiring engineering managers in Texas right now include Apple, Amazon, and Michels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and energy companies means demand is steady across both legacy industrial employers and high-growth technology firms headquartered in the state.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering manager jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most engineering manager openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industry, Dallas-Fort Worth's enterprise technology and defense corridors, and Austin's rapidly expanding semiconductor and software sector each drive consistent hiring, while suburban markets like Round Rock and Plano add volume through major corporate campuses anchored in those areas.

Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused roles because engineering managers in Texas frequently oversee physical teams, manufacturing floors, or lab environments that require an on-site presence. About 49% of engineering manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote opportunities concentrated in software engineering management and platform or infrastructure team leadership rather than hardware, defense, or energy operations roles.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or technical lead role within an existing Texas engineering organization before stepping into a full management title. Large Texas employers like Texas Instruments, Raytheon, and major energy firms run associate engineering and rotational development programs that place early-career engineers on a visible trajectory toward management. Earning an ABET-accredited degree, pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and building a record of mentoring junior engineers all strengthen a candidacy significantly.

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

You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Texas cities and industries. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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