Hardware Engineer Jobs in Texas

Hardware Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace and defense systems, and consumer electronics across a seniority range from entry-level design roles through principal and staff engineers. Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston account for the largest share of openings, with established employers like Texas Instruments, L3Harris, and Dell Technologies anchoring steady hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are ASIC design, embedded systems, and RF and mixed-signal hardware. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles161+
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring22
Work type58% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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PCB Design Engineer, Power Stage Hardware
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PCB Design Engineer, Power Stage Hardware
Fluidstack
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$210k - $270k/yr
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Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer
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Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer
GeoControl Systems, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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Hardware Systems Workload and Characterization Engineer - iPad
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Hardware Systems Workload and Characterization Engineer - iPad
Apple
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Electrical Engineer Hardware and Controls
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Senior Electrical Engineer Hardware and Controls
Raytheon
McKinney, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$87k - $165k/yr
10,000+

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Senior RF Hardware Engineer
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Senior RF Hardware Engineer
Doodle Labs
Austin, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Hardware Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
21 jobs
Bastrop
16 jobs
Dallas
8 jobs
McKinney
6 jobs
Plano
4 jobs
Fort Worth
3 jobs
Richardson
3 jobs
Spring
2 jobs

Hardware Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • SpaceX17
  • Amazon Web Services11
  • Apple9
  • Celestica8
  • Meta7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Electronics & Hardware6
  • Manufacturing3
  • Retail2
  • Science & Research2

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages including VHDL or Verilog for FPGA or ASIC development
  • Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, power delivery design, and EMC compliance testing
  • Experience collaborating with firmware and software teams through hardware bring-up and validation
  • Strong documentation skills for design reviews, schematics, and test plans in regulated environments

Hardware Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hardware engineer in Texas?

The standard path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, followed by entry-level roles in design verification, PCB layout, or hardware validation. Texas does not require a state license to work as a hardware engineer in industry, though engineers who stamp public-infrastructure documents must hold a Professional Engineer license issued through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Most hiring managers in Texas prioritize lab experience and a portfolio of completed hardware projects alongside the degree.

How much do hardware engineers make in Texas?

Hardware engineers in Texas earn a median of about $163,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,940 for the lowest 10% to over $216,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hardware engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring hardware engineers in Texas right now include SpaceX, Amazon Web Services, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of semiconductor fabs, aerospace primes, and defense contractors means openings are distributed across a wider range of employer types than in most other states.

Which Texas cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Bastrop have the most hardware engineer openings in Texas. Austin's semiconductor and consumer electronics ecosystem, anchored by Texas Instruments and major chip design operations, drives the largest share, while Dallas-Fort Worth's defense contractors and telecom infrastructure firms and Houston's energy-sector electronics and aerospace suppliers account for significant hiring in those metro areas.

Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving lab bring-up, prototype testing, and physical design reviews, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 42% of hardware engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover design and simulation work rather than validation or manufacturing roles that require on-site equipment access.

How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an internship or co-op that converts to a full-time offer, and Texas Instruments, L3Harris, and Dell Technologies all run structured new-graduate programs in Texas specifically for candidates without professional experience. Adjacent roles such as electronics technician, test engineer, or EE lab assistant frequently serve as stepping stones at defense primes and contract manufacturers in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin corridors. Building a portfolio of personal or capstone projects with documented schematics and test results gives candidates without industry experience a concrete edge in interviews.

Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and other metros. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly from each listing.

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