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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What success looks like in this role:
Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and hardware environments , including next-generation AI infrastructure.
This is a hands-on server hardware and break/fix role . The successful candidate will have direct experience diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining enterprise server hardware in a data center, field service, or customer-facing environment.
Prior AI experience is not required. Strong experience with enterprise servers and data center hardware is the priority.
What You’ll Do
- Provide on-site technical support for Dell PowerEdge and other enterprise server hardware
- Diagnose and resolve server hardware failures and system issues to minimize customer downtime
- Perform hands-on hardware installation, removal, replacement, and repair, including:
- Memory/DIMMs
- CPUs/processors
- Power supplies
- Fans and cooling components
- Hard drives/SSDs
- RAID/HBA components
- NICs and other PCIe components
- GPUs and accelerator hardware
- Motherboards/system boards and other server components
- Perform rack-and-stack, server installation, cabling, component swaps, and hardware configuration
- Troubleshoot issues involving server hardware, BIOS/firmware, operating systems, and hardware diagnostics
- Perform firmware and BIOS updates and utilize server management tools such as Dell iDRAC or comparable platforms
- Execute both reactive break/fix and preventive maintenance following established procedures
- Troubleshoot and isolate hardware failures using documented diagnostic procedures and technical resources
- Work directly with customers and internal technical teams during service events to communicate status, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution
- Accurately document service activities, hardware replacements, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details
- Escalate complex technical issues when appropriate
Participate in on-call rotations and provide extended coverage as required
You will be successful in this role if you have:
What You Bring – Required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise servers, data center hardware, or similar infrastructure
- Direct, hands-on experience physically working on server hardware — installing, removing, diagnosing, repairing, or replacing server components
- Experience troubleshooting and replacing components such as memory, CPUs, power supplies, storage, RAID/HBA, NICs, fans/cooling systems, PCIe components, or GPUs
- Experience working with rack-mounted enterprise servers in a data center, field service, or customer environment
- Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and troubleshooting methodology
- Experience with hardware diagnostics, BIOS/firmware, and server management tools
- Familiarity with Linux or similar operating systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose hardware issues
- Comfortable working independently in a customer-facing environment
- Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customers and internal teams
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. , travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Dell PowerEdge servers
- Dell or other enterprise hardware certifications
- Experience with iDRAC, iLO, or comparable server management platforms
- Experience supporting GPU/AI server infrastructure
- Experience with data center operations, rack/stack, structured cabling, or server deployment
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
Important Note
AI infrastructure experience is not required. Candidates with strong enterprise server and data center hardware experience who are willing to learn emerging AI platforms are encouraged to apply.
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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here .
What success looks like in this role:
Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and hardware environments , including next-generation AI infrastructure.
This is a hands-on server hardware and break/fix role . The successful candidate will have direct experience diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining enterprise server hardware in a data center, field service, or customer-facing environment.
Prior AI experience is not required. Strong experience with enterprise servers and data center hardware is the priority.
What You’ll Do
- Provide on-site technical support for Dell PowerEdge and other enterprise server hardware
- Diagnose and resolve server hardware failures and system issues to minimize customer downtime
- Perform hands-on hardware installation, removal, replacement, and repair, including:
- Memory/DIMMs
- CPUs/processors
- Power supplies
- Fans and cooling components
- Hard drives/SSDs
- RAID/HBA components
- NICs and other PCIe components
- GPUs and accelerator hardware
- Motherboards/system boards and other server components
- Perform rack-and-stack, server installation, cabling, component swaps, and hardware configuration
- Troubleshoot issues involving server hardware, BIOS/firmware, operating systems, and hardware diagnostics
- Perform firmware and BIOS updates and utilize server management tools such as Dell iDRAC or comparable platforms
- Execute both reactive break/fix and preventive maintenance following established procedures
- Troubleshoot and isolate hardware failures using documented diagnostic procedures and technical resources
- Work directly with customers and internal technical teams during service events to communicate status, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution
- Accurately document service activities, hardware replacements, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details
- Escalate complex technical issues when appropriate
Participate in on-call rotations and provide extended coverage as required
You will be successful in this role if you have:
What You Bring – Required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise servers, data center hardware, or similar infrastructure
- Direct, hands-on experience physically working on server hardware — installing, removing, diagnosing, repairing, or replacing server components
- Experience troubleshooting and replacing components such as memory, CPUs, power supplies, storage, RAID/HBA, NICs, fans/cooling systems, PCIe components, or GPUs
- Experience working with rack-mounted enterprise servers in a data center, field service, or customer environment
- Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and troubleshooting methodology
- Experience with hardware diagnostics, BIOS/firmware, and server management tools
- Familiarity with Linux or similar operating systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose hardware issues
- Comfortable working independently in a customer-facing environment
- Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customers and internal teams
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. , travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Dell PowerEdge servers
- Dell or other enterprise hardware certifications
- Experience with iDRAC, iLO, or comparable server management platforms
- Experience supporting GPU/AI server infrastructure
- Experience with data center operations, rack/stack, structured cabling, or server deployment
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
Important Note
AI infrastructure experience is not required. Candidates with strong enterprise server and data center hardware experience who are willing to learn emerging AI platforms are encouraged to apply.
#LI-BW1
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here .
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Hardware Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Apple10
- SpaceX10
- Amazon Web Services8
- Shield AI7
- Amazon7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Electronics & Hardware17
- Manufacturing6
- Retail5
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces5
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 Apple, SpaceX, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Dallas, 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 17% of hardware engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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