Materials Engineer Jobs in Texas
Materials Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring across aerospace and defense, oil and gas, semiconductor fabrication, and advanced manufacturing, drawing candidates from entry-level to senior engineering roles. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the largest hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Texas Instruments, all of which maintain significant Texas engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include failure analysis and testing, polymer and composites engineering, and materials characterization for high-temperature or high-pressure applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Lake Worth, Texas. This role supports the development and qualification of various AM alloys and large-scale AM structures by GKN’s advanced laser-wire additive manufacturing process (i.e., LMD-w). AM materials include ferrous and non-ferrous alloys (titanium, nickel-based super alloys, copper-nickel alloys, steel, and etc.). Large-scale AM components are used in aerostructures, aeroengines and maritime.
This position requires hands-on work to operate microscopic and testing equipment in a MetLab to perform microstructure characterization and failure analysis, run AM systems (after training), assist in writing technical reports, data analysis, white papers, and support product and processes development.
This role reports to the Technical Authority in Materials and Processes and assists extensive communications/coordination with the GTC operation team, design team, external testing labs and universities on research and development projects. Additionally, this role may also be required to attend professional conferences to make presentations
Job Responsibilities
- Perform microscopic investigation by operating MetLab equipment to prepare microscopic samples and conduct microstructure characterization/analysis and failure analysis by a light microscope, SEM and other testing equipment.
- Specification engineering on materials, AM processes, heat-treatment, welding fabrication to ensure compliance with internal and external code requirements.
- Execute internal R&D projects
- Collaborate with internal teams, business partners, testing labs and universities to achieve research project goals on schedule.
- Support computer modeling on AM through collecting and organizing material data.
- Run robotic additive manufacturing systems after training.
- Support business development by assisting in proposal writing, slides preparation, and professional presentation.
- Support manufacturing processes development and production integration by providing materials advice.
- Support aerostructure products development initiatives.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree related to materials, or metallurgical engineering, or additive manufacturing, or a hybrid of mechanical engineering with materials focus
- 0 - 3 years experience in manufacturong
- Experience with microscopic samples preparation and light microscope
- Proficiency in computer aided design tools, such as CAD
- Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet any applicable U.S. citizenship requirements for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work efficiently across a variety of material research and manufacturing assignments
- Ability to develop aerospace AM materials and manufacturing processes through experimental design, such as DOE.
- Experience with additive manufacturing technologies, or robotic welding or welding metallurgy
- Experience with electron microscopes, such as SEM/EDS, TEM, etc.
- Experience with laser wire directed energy deposition
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Lake Worth, Texas. This role supports the development and qualification of various AM alloys and large-scale AM structures by GKN’s advanced laser-wire additive manufacturing process (i.e., LMD-w). AM materials include ferrous and non-ferrous alloys (titanium, nickel-based super alloys, copper-nickel alloys, steel, and etc.). Large-scale AM components are used in aerostructures, aeroengines and maritime.
This position requires hands-on work to operate microscopic and testing equipment in a MetLab to perform microstructure characterization and failure analysis, run AM systems (after training), assist in writing technical reports, data analysis, white papers, and support product and processes development.
This role reports to the Technical Authority in Materials and Processes and assists extensive communications/coordination with the GTC operation team, design team, external testing labs and universities on research and development projects. Additionally, this role may also be required to attend professional conferences to make presentations
Job Responsibilities
- Perform microscopic investigation by operating MetLab equipment to prepare microscopic samples and conduct microstructure characterization/analysis and failure analysis by a light microscope, SEM and other testing equipment.
- Specification engineering on materials, AM processes, heat-treatment, welding fabrication to ensure compliance with internal and external code requirements.
- Execute internal R&D projects
- Collaborate with internal teams, business partners, testing labs and universities to achieve research project goals on schedule.
- Support computer modeling on AM through collecting and organizing material data.
- Run robotic additive manufacturing systems after training.
- Support business development by assisting in proposal writing, slides preparation, and professional presentation.
- Support manufacturing processes development and production integration by providing materials advice.
- Support aerostructure products development initiatives.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree related to materials, or metallurgical engineering, or additive manufacturing, or a hybrid of mechanical engineering with materials focus
- 0 - 3 years experience in manufacturong
- Experience with microscopic samples preparation and light microscope
- Proficiency in computer aided design tools, such as CAD
- Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet any applicable U.S. citizenship requirements for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work efficiently across a variety of material research and manufacturing assignments
- Ability to develop aerospace AM materials and manufacturing processes through experimental design, such as DOE.
- Experience with additive manufacturing technologies, or robotic welding or welding metallurgy
- Experience with electron microscopes, such as SEM/EDS, TEM, etc.
- Experience with laser wire directed energy deposition
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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Materials Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla10
- SpaceX5
- Mclaurin Aerospace2
- Icon1
- Apple1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in materials engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Hands-on experience with materials testing, characterization, or failure analysis techniques
- Proficiency with industry tools such as SEM, XRD, or finite element analysis software
- Familiarity with aerospace, oil and gas, or semiconductor manufacturing quality standards
- Professional Engineer license or EIT certification preferred for senior project roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams
Materials Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a materials engineer in Texas?
Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgical engineering, or a closely related discipline. While Texas does not mandate a state-issued license for most industry materials engineer roles, engineers who sign off on public works or structural designs must obtain a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Earning an Engineer-in-Training designation after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is a common early career step in Texas.
How much do materials engineers make in Texas?
Materials engineers in Texas earn a median of about $117,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,690 for the lowest 10% to over $187,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire materials engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring materials engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, SpaceX, and Mclaurin Aerospace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace primes, petrochemical facilities, and semiconductor fabs means demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most materials engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Hutto have the most materials engineer openings in Texas. Houston's role as a global energy capital drives high demand in oil, gas, and chemical materials testing, while Dallas-Fort Worth's aerospace and defense contractors and Austin's semiconductor and electronics manufacturers account for strong hiring in those metros.
Are there remote materials engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Materials engineering is fundamentally a hands-on field requiring lab access, testing equipment, and physical sample handling, which limits full remote work. About 18% of materials engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in data analysis, materials specification review, or technical writing rather than lab-based testing or manufacturing support.
How can I get hired as a materials engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or development programs at large Texas manufacturers and energy companies, where positions in quality assurance, inspection, or materials testing serve as the practical starting point. Companies in Houston's petrochemical corridor and the DFW aerospace cluster regularly bring on entry-level engineers for testing and failure analysis support roles. Completing an internship during your degree, earning an Engineer-in-Training designation through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and building a portfolio of materials characterization projects gives candidates a measurable edge over peers without hands-on experience.
Where can I find and apply to materials engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to materials engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state's aerospace, energy, semiconductor, and manufacturing sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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