Test Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Test Engineer jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center, driven by demand in aerospace, oil and gas, and defense contracting. Employers hiring right now include Intuitive Machines, CACI International, and ONENERGY. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Avionics Engineer – Test Engineer
Houston, Texas, United States
Company Overview:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. We believe our mission is to further research, communications, and exploration beyond low lunar orbit. With multiple NASA lunar missions in the making and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Avionics Engineer to join our Avionics team as a Test Engineer. This role will usher COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) and custom PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) and boxes through the development and flight testing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience in design or testing of electrical and/or electro-mechanical hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Support mission avionics test campaigns from assembly through functional, TVAC, vibe, and thermal testing, including documenting issues, summarizing results, and providing feedback for future design and test improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, propulsion, and software engineering, to define avionics test requirements and specifications.
- Lead or support test plan development, test execution, anomaly analysis, and root‑cause investigations, communicating findings promptly and clearly to stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional reviews to analyze test data, isolate anomalies, and drive electrical, mechanical, or software issues to root-cause closure.
- Maintain transparent communication throughout test campaigns and special projects, supporting requests tied to mission goals and contributing wherever needed.
- Uphold integrity during testing, openly reporting failures or issues, and serve as the responsible engineer for externally developed avionics boxes when assigned.
- Support system-level testing and validation to verify the functionality and reliability of avionics systems under various operating conditions.
- Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, test results, and compliance records
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Electro-Mechanical field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in avionics engineering, preferably in the space or aerospace industry.
- 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience in working with cross functional teams such as Propulsion, Mechanisms, and Thermal.
- Proven experience with avionics system design, flight harness design, analysis, and testing for space or flight vehicles.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for space and aerospace applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
US EEO Statement
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Avionics Engineer – Test Engineer
Houston, Texas, United States
Company Overview:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. We believe our mission is to further research, communications, and exploration beyond low lunar orbit. With multiple NASA lunar missions in the making and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Avionics Engineer to join our Avionics team as a Test Engineer. This role will usher COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) and custom PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) and boxes through the development and flight testing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience in design or testing of electrical and/or electro-mechanical hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Support mission avionics test campaigns from assembly through functional, TVAC, vibe, and thermal testing, including documenting issues, summarizing results, and providing feedback for future design and test improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, propulsion, and software engineering, to define avionics test requirements and specifications.
- Lead or support test plan development, test execution, anomaly analysis, and root‑cause investigations, communicating findings promptly and clearly to stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional reviews to analyze test data, isolate anomalies, and drive electrical, mechanical, or software issues to root-cause closure.
- Maintain transparent communication throughout test campaigns and special projects, supporting requests tied to mission goals and contributing wherever needed.
- Uphold integrity during testing, openly reporting failures or issues, and serve as the responsible engineer for externally developed avionics boxes when assigned.
- Support system-level testing and validation to verify the functionality and reliability of avionics systems under various operating conditions.
- Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, test results, and compliance records
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Electro-Mechanical field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in avionics engineering, preferably in the space or aerospace industry.
- 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience in working with cross functional teams such as Propulsion, Mechanisms, and Thermal.
- Proven experience with avionics system design, flight harness design, analysis, and testing for space or flight vehicles.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for space and aerospace applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
US EEO Statement
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Test Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a test engineer job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's Energy Corridor, Clear Lake, and the aerospace and defense clusters near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Employers in oil and gas instrumentation, aerospace systems, and medical device manufacturing hire test engineers consistently. Candidates with hands-on experience in hardware-in-the-loop testing, RF systems, or embedded validation have an edge in this market. Tailoring your resume to the sector, whether energy, aerospace, or defense, matters more here than a general application.
Which companies hire test engineers in Houston?
Employers hiring test engineers in Houston right now include Intuitive Machines, CACI International, and ONENERGY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's hiring mix skews toward energy majors, aerospace contractors, and medical device firms, alongside a growing number of industrial automation companies expanding in the metro area.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the type of work, since hands-on hardware testing and lab-based validation roles are rarely fully remote while software QA and analytical test engineering positions often are. About 0% of test engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Software and systems validation roles connected to Houston's tech and fintech employers tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get a test engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting junior QA or test technician roles at mid-size aerospace and defense contractors near Clear Lake or at industrial automation firms in the north Houston suburbs. Co-op programs at companies tied to Johnson Space Center often convert to full-time hires. Building familiarity with NI TestStand, LabVIEW, or Selenium, depending on the sector, strengthens your candidacy against more experienced applicants in this market.
Which industries hire the most test engineers in Houston?
Most test engineer openings in Houston sit in Manufacturing and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's identity as an energy capital and a hub for NASA-adjacent aerospace work drives sustained demand, and the Texas Medical Center adds a steady pipeline of medical device and biotech testing roles.
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