Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas

Systems Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with one of the most active markets in the country concentrated in defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, energy technology, and enterprise IT infrastructure across every experience level from entry-level to principal engineer. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Dell Technologies maintaining large and established engineering workforces across the state. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are embedded systems, systems integration, and reliability engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles230+
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring44
Work type58% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CenterPoint Energy
Associate Control Systems Engineer
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CenterPoint Energy
New 4h ago
Associate Control Systems Engineer
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Central Health
Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer
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Central Health
New 6h ago
Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer
Central Health
Austin, Texas
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED

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APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC.
Systems Engineer
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APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC.
New 6h ago
Systems Engineer
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC.
Sugar Land, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
1,001-5,000

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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Healthcare Systems Engineer - Office of Performance Improvement
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
New 7h ago
Healthcare Systems Engineer - Office of Performance Improvement
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
$88k - $132k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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Cloudflare
Senior Systems Engineer, Workers Runtime
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Cloudflare
New 8h ago
Senior Systems Engineer, Workers Runtime
Cloudflare
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
501-1,000

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Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Worth
9 jobs
McKinney
8 jobs
Bastrop
5 jobs
Richardson
5 jobs
Plano
4 jobs

Systems Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • SpaceX
    SpaceX11
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon11
  • Amazon
    Amazon11
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris7
  • Tesla
    Tesla6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Experience with systems integration, verification and validation, or requirements management
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or IBM DOORS
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Texas preferred for senior infrastructure roles
  • Experience with Agile or systems development lifecycle methodologies in a team environment

Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a systems engineer in Texas?

Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field as the foundational step. Texas does not mandate a state-specific license for most systems engineer roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens your standing for senior or infrastructure-facing positions. Certifications such as INCOSE's Certified Systems Engineering Professional are widely recognized by Texas defense and aerospace employers.

Which companies hire systems engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring systems engineers in Texas right now include SpaceX, Raytheon, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and energy technology companies means sustained hiring across multiple industries rather than a single dominant sector.

Which Texas cities have the most systems engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most systems engineer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and aerospace sector, Dallas's enterprise technology and telecom industry, and Austin's semiconductor and software ecosystem each drive demand independently, which is why hiring stays distributed across the state rather than concentrating in one metro.

Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles, since systems engineering often requires hands-on lab work, hardware integration, or secure facility access. About 42% of systems engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the mix of on-site defense work and more flexible enterprise IT positions. Requirements definition, modeling, and documentation work are the tasks most likely to be performed remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior systems engineer role at a Texas defense contractor or technology company, where structured new-graduate programs provide hands-on training. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon run established early-career engineering rotations out of their Texas facilities. A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, a student INCOSE membership, and a capstone project demonstrating systems thinking give candidates a clear edge when applying for those positions.

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

You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across defense, energy, semiconductor, and enterprise technology employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly without creating an account.

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