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 Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles291+
Top employerIntuitive Machines
Work type86% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring18

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CSAT SOLUTIONS
Test Engineer
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CSAT SOLUTIONS
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Test Engineer
CSAT SOLUTIONS
Houston, Texas
Backend Engineering
Data Science
Software Engineering
1,001-5,000

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GOWell Petro, LLC
Electrical Test Engineer
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Electrical Test Engineer
GOWell Petro, LLC
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$32 - $42/hr
On-Site
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Wipro
Structural Test Engineer
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Wipro
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Structural Test Engineer
Wipro
Houston, Texas
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$45k - $121k/yr
10,000+

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CACI International
NASA Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Software and Avionics Laboratory (SSAL) Test Facility Integration Engineer
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CACI International
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NASA Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Software and Avionics Laboratory (SSAL) Test Facility Integration Engineer
CACI International
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$76k - $156k/yr
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
10,000+

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CACI International
NASA Moon Base Avionics and Flight Software Test Facility Integration Engineer
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CACI International
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NASA Moon Base Avionics and Flight Software Test Facility Integration Engineer
CACI International
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$76k - $156k/yr
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
10,000+

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Test Engineer Job Market in Houston

Who's Hiring

  • Intuitive Machines
    Intuitive Machines54
  • CACI International
    CACI International32
  • Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII
    Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII32
  • KBR
    KBR22
  • Wipro
    Wipro11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing22
  • Technology & Software22
  • Consulting & Professional Services11

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 Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 14% of test engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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