Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Texas

Engineering Program Manager jobs in Texas are in high demand, concentrated in defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, energy technology, and enterprise software sectors across seniority levels from associate to senior principal. The heaviest hiring activity is in Austin, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and Dell Technologies maintain large engineering operations. Cross-functional program management, hardware and firmware delivery, and energy infrastructure programs are the most consistently sought specializations in Texas. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring22
Work type56% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
OEM Engineering Program Manager II (Houston, TX)
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OEM Engineering Program Manager II (Houston, TX)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Spring, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$72k - $166k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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DPR Construction
Mgr- Industrial Engineering
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Mgr- Industrial Engineering
DPR Construction
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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Texas A&M University
Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET) Program)
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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET) Program)
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A

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Lockheed Martin
Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
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Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
Lockheed Martin
Grand Prairie, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$105k - $195k/yr
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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WIS International
Sr Mgr Software Engineering
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Sr Mgr Software Engineering
WIS International
Plano, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Program Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Prairie
8 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Spring
3 jobs
Coppell
3 jobs
College Station
3 jobs

Engineering Program Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin21
  • Apple
    Apple12
  • Amazon
    Amazon5
  • BAE Systems USA
    BAE Systems USA3
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M University3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Energy
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of experience managing complex engineering programs or cross-functional projects
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification recognized by Texas employers
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks in hardware or software programs
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills coordinating across engineering, operations, and executive teams
  • Experience with defense, aerospace, semiconductor, or energy programs common in Texas hiring markets

Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering program manager in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years in a technical project or engineering role before moving into program management. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to the engineering program manager title, though professional engineers who stamp documents must hold a Texas PE license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. A PMP certification strengthens competitiveness across Texas employers in defense, energy, and technology sectors.

How much do engineering program managers make in Texas?

Engineering program managers 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 program managers in Texas?

Employers hiring engineering program managers in Texas right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor fabs, and energy infrastructure companies means demand for program managers with hardware, systems, or energy delivery backgrounds is particularly strong.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Grand Prairie have the most engineering program manager openings in Texas. Austin's tech and semiconductor cluster drives a large share of the roles, Dallas-Fort Worth anchors defense, telecom, and enterprise technology hiring, and Houston's energy and aerospace industries generate steady program management demand that includes both established energy majors and growing clean-energy firms.

Are there remote engineering program manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many engineering roles, since program management centers on coordination and communication rather than hands-on lab or field work. About 44% of engineering program manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting flexibility that varies by employer and industry. Defense and semiconductor employers typically require on-site presence, while enterprise software and technology companies in Austin and Dallas offer more remote options.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior program coordinator or technical project coordinator role after working as an engineer, systems analyst, or manufacturing engineer. Large Texas employers in aerospace and defense, including those in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston corridors, run rotational or associate program manager tracks for candidates with engineering degrees and limited direct PM experience. Earning a CAPM certification and building a portfolio of cross-functional projects from an engineering role significantly improves early candidacy with Texas employers.

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

You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through the listings.

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