Mechanical Engineer jobs in Texas

NOV Inc.

Houston, TX

This role involves designing and developing Iron Roughneck equipment used in oil drilling operations, with accountability for safety, reliability, and performance outcomes. It suits an experienced mechanical engineer with expertise in equipment design for the energy sector.

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Samsung Semiconductor

Full-time · Austin, TX · $109,050 – $212,650

Samsung is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the Industrial Water Treatment team through a major transition as they take over wastewater treatment plant operations. This role combines technical expertise in mechanical systems with mentorship and project leadership, suited to an experienced engineer ready to guide a team through startup and sustained operations.

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Axiom Space

Houston, TX

This role develops and oversees mechanical systems for advanced spacesuits used in orbital and lunar environments, requiring deep expertise in life support hardware and the ability to drive designs from concept through on-orbit operations. It suits experienced mechanical or aerospace engineers with a background in spaceflight systems who thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $130,000 – $200,000

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex hardware systems, from initial concept to field deployment, working across electronics, RF systems, and composite structures. This role suits someone who can own mechanical design decisions while coordinating across functional teams to deliver integrated platforms.

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Magic Leap

Full-time · Austin, TX · $135,000 – $150,000

Design precision manufacturing equipment for augmented reality optics, working on automated systems that achieve micron-level accuracy in clean room production. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers who thrive solving complex problems in automation and want to contribute directly to cutting-edge AR hardware.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and validate ground support equipment for satellite systems. This role suits someone with deep spacecraft mechanical design expertise who can lead technical decisions and support hardware fabrication and testing through deployment.

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Samsung Semiconductor

Full-time · Taylor, TX · $76,000 – $145,000

Samsung is hiring a mechanical systems engineer to manage critical HVAC and exhaust systems at their semiconductor manufacturing facility. This role suits someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys solving complex operational problems and leading reliability improvements in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

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Axiom Space

Houston, TX

This role develops and matures mechanical systems for advanced spacesuits used in extravehicular activity, requiring hands-on engineering from concept through on-orbit operation. It suits experienced mechanical engineers with space hardware background who thrive owning complex projects in fast-moving environments.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile is hiring a seasoned mechanical engineer to lead the structural design and analysis of satellites and launch adapters, from concept through testing. This role suits someone with deep spacecraft engineering experience who can drive technical decisions independently and mentor junior engineers on complex programs.

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CesiumAstro

Full-time · Austin, TX

A hardware design role at an aerospace startup, working on mechanical systems for satellite and spacecraft applications through their full development lifecycle. Suited to engineers experienced in spacecraft design, thermal management, and structural analysis who thrive in fast-paced, autonomous environments.

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Axiom Space

Full-time · Houston, TX

Lead the design and development of structural and mechanical systems for Axiom Space's commercial space station, managing complex projects from concept through delivery with oversight of teams, vendors, and regulatory compliance. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers with a background directing spaceflight hardware projects and the ability to navigate fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $90,000 – $135,000

Shield AI is hiring a mechanical engineer to design and integrate complex aerospace hardware for autonomous systems and aircraft, from concept through production. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced defense-tech environment and wants to contribute to mission-critical technology.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile seeks a senior mechanical engineer to design and develop satellite mechanical systems and payloads, managing the full lifecycle from architecture studies through manufacturing integration and on-orbit performance. This role suits experienced spacecraft engineers who want to lead technical work on a global space broadband network and mentor smaller teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Axiom Space

Full-time · Houston, TX

This role involves designing and developing structural and mechanical systems for Axiom Space's commercial space station, from initial concept through manufacturing and testing. It suits engineers with aerospace or mechanical backgrounds who want to work on cutting-edge spaceflight hardware and are comfortable with hands-on oversight of complex subsystems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $130,000 – $200,000

This role designs and develops mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms, with responsibility spanning from initial concept through field operation. It suits experienced mechanical engineers who enjoy hands-on work in CAD and testing while collaborating across teams to solve complex hardware challenges.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role supports the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms at a satellite broadband company. It suits engineers with aerospace hardware experience who enjoy troubleshooting in a production environment and collaborating across design and manufacturing teams.

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AST SpaceMobile

Full-time · Midland, TX

This role supports the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms at an aerospace manufacturer building satellite networks. It suits someone with a mechanical or aerospace engineering background who wants hands-on experience in space hardware production and is comfortable with lab work, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.

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