Robotics Engineer Jobs in Texas
Robotics Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive and industrial manufacturing, and oil and gas automation, with openings at every level from entry-level controls technicians through principal systems engineers. Houston, Austin, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex drive the bulk of hiring, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and Schlumberger have deep, lasting roots in the state. The most in-demand specialties are autonomous systems, industrial automation, and robot operating system development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
The Role
Neuralink's next generation surgical robot will perform brain surgery at scale, installing hundreds of tiny threads into the brain to enable brain computer communication.
You'll own building out the robot test fleet. Break robots into testable components, build rigs that reproduce operating conditions, perform surgeries on brain proxies, and automate accelerated life testing (ALT). Your fleet gives us the evidence to ship new capabilities regularly and safely. When the robot misbehaves, you're in the lab figuring it out.
What you'll do
- Bring up, instrument, and run robots and component test rigs.
- Hunt failures across mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software.
- Automate routine robot V&V, test setup, execution, recovery, and results.
- Design and build fixtures, sensing, and logging, with safe operating procedures and fast turnaround.
- Work with Sim and HIL engineers to make the models and tests match reality.
- Turn real failures into repeatable regression tests so we stop burning hardware time on known bugs.
One day you'll be chasing a failure that happened once, the next you'll be building systems that run the same way every time. We need someone who can do both and knows which one the day calls for.
Note: The team is hiring engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.
What we're looking for
- Hands-on robotics experience. You've made a robot work, broken it, and made it work again.
- Enough Python to automate tests and analyze results, and a basic understanding of Rust.
- Hands-on experience with motor drives, encoders, sensors, and hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, or EtherCAT.
- Comfortable reading schematics, building instrumented fixtures, and using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data acquisition systems to diagnose failures.
- High agency on hardware, comfortable with noise, intermittent faults, and failures that resist reproduction.
- Discipline about repeatability, traceability, and recording what actually happened.
- Judgment to know when a robot is ready, and the diligence to bring the evidence to back it up.
- Effective at using AI agents to build tooling, analyze data and automate failure investigations.
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
The Role
Neuralink's next generation surgical robot will perform brain surgery at scale, installing hundreds of tiny threads into the brain to enable brain computer communication.
You'll own building out the robot test fleet. Break robots into testable components, build rigs that reproduce operating conditions, perform surgeries on brain proxies, and automate accelerated life testing (ALT). Your fleet gives us the evidence to ship new capabilities regularly and safely. When the robot misbehaves, you're in the lab figuring it out.
What you'll do
- Bring up, instrument, and run robots and component test rigs.
- Hunt failures across mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software.
- Automate routine robot V&V, test setup, execution, recovery, and results.
- Design and build fixtures, sensing, and logging, with safe operating procedures and fast turnaround.
- Work with Sim and HIL engineers to make the models and tests match reality.
- Turn real failures into repeatable regression tests so we stop burning hardware time on known bugs.
One day you'll be chasing a failure that happened once, the next you'll be building systems that run the same way every time. We need someone who can do both and knows which one the day calls for.
Note: The team is hiring engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.
What we're looking for
- Hands-on robotics experience. You've made a robot work, broken it, and made it work again.
- Enough Python to automate tests and analyze results, and a basic understanding of Rust.
- Hands-on experience with motor drives, encoders, sensors, and hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, or EtherCAT.
- Comfortable reading schematics, building instrumented fixtures, and using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data acquisition systems to diagnose failures.
- High agency on hardware, comfortable with noise, intermittent faults, and failures that resist reproduction.
- Discipline about repeatability, traceability, and recording what actually happened.
- Judgment to know when a robot is ready, and the diligence to bring the evidence to back it up.
- Effective at using AI agents to build tooling, analyze data and automate failure investigations.
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
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Robotics Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla14
- Amazon10
- Persona AI6
- NEURALINK3
- Fluidstack3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in robotics engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or robotics required
- Hands-on experience programming industrial robots such as FANUC, KUKA, or ABB
- Proficiency in ROS or ROS2 for autonomous systems development
- Experience with CAD software, motion planning, and simulation tools like MATLAB or Gazebo
- Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial automation control systems
- Strong background in computer vision, sensor integration, or machine learning applications
Robotics Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a robotics engineer in Texas?
Robotics engineering in Texas does not require a state-issued license for most industry roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior positions, especially in aerospace and defense. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering. Certifications from industry bodies like the Robotic Industries Association can provide an additional edge in the Texas job market.
How much do robotics engineers make in Texas?
Robotics engineers in Texas earn a median of about $112,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,810 for the lowest 10% to over $175,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire robotics engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring robotics engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Amazon, and Persona AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, defense, and energy companies means demand remains consistent even outside traditional tech hiring cycles.
Which Texas cities have the most robotics engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and San Antonio have the most robotics engineer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and aerospace sectors anchor the largest share of positions, while the Dallas-Fort Worth area draws demand from defense contractors and advanced manufacturing, and Austin's growing tech and semiconductor ecosystem has added a steady stream of automation and autonomous systems roles.
Are there remote robotics engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Robotics engineering is inherently hands-on, with most roles requiring physical access to equipment, test environments, or manufacturing floors. About 37% of robotics engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in software-heavy sub-disciplines like simulation, motion planning, and ROS development rather than hardware integration or field robotics.
How can I get hired as a robotics engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with one of Texas's large aerospace or defense employers, such as Lockheed Martin or Raytheon, which run structured new-grad programs at their Texas facilities. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles in mechanical design, controls engineering, or automation technician work are frequently considered for associate robotics engineer titles. Building a portfolio of ROS or embedded systems projects and pursuing a Certified Automation Professional credential can meaningfully offset limited professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to robotics engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to robotics engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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