Drone Jobs in Texas

Texas combines a huge energy sector, vast agricultural land and a growing tech industry, making it one of the top states for drone jobs of every kind. From pipeline inspection to engineering, the listings below cover Texas employers hiring now.

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Shield AI

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)

Dallas, United StatesWashington, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead
$220,000 - $330,000/yr
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Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R5173)

San Diego, United StatesDallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$113,948 - $170,922/yr
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Allen Control Systems

Software Engineer - All Levels

Austin, United StatesMountain View, United States
On-siteFull-timeJuniorMid-LevelSenior
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Shield AI

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5153)

San Diego, United StatesDallas, United StatesWashington, United StatesBoston, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead
$220,000 - $330,000/yr
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Allen Control Systems

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Austin, United States
On-siteFull-time
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Shield AI

Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)

San Diego, United StatesDallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$92,462 - $138,694/yr
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Shield AI

Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5156)

San Diego, United StatesDallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$88,075 - $132,113/yr
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Shield AI

Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5157)

San Diego, United StatesDallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$88,075 - $132,113/yr
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Shield AI

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)

Dallas, United StatesSan Diego, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$136,730 - $205,096/yr
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Shield AI

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5160)

Dallas, United StatesSan Diego, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$136,730 - $205,096/yr
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Skyways

Senior Reliability Engineer

Austin, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
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Amazon

Prime Air Ground Handler, Amazon - Prime Air

Dallas, United States
On-siteFull-time
$20 - $40/hr
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Shield AI

Engineer I, Electrical Integration & Test (R5136)

Dallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$80,000 - $120,000/yr
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Shield AI

Manager, Quality (R5120)

Dallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead
$130,000 - $200,000/yr
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Allen Control Systems

Computer Vision & Machine Learning, Associate

Austin, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
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Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5033)

Dallas, United StatesBoston, United States
On-siteRemoteFull-timeSenior
$160,000 - $250,000/yr
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Shield AI

Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)

Dallas, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead
$150,000 - $230,000/yr

Commercial piloting in Texas requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and the state offers some of the most varied demand in the country. Its energy industry is a major driver, using drones for pipeline, flare-stack, tower and solar-farm inspection. Add extensive agriculture, active construction and land surveying, and Texas supports a deep market for drone pilot jobs across multiple sectors.

Texas is also increasingly a technical hub. A growing number of drone and aerospace companies base engineering, manufacturing and software operations in the state, drawn by its business environment and expanding tech workforce. That means opportunity for both certified pilots and technical professionals.

Explore related categories — drone pilot jobs, drone engineer jobs and drone manufacturing jobs — or see all drone jobs in the US.

Questions, answered

Do I need a Part 107 licence for drone jobs in Texas?
Yes, for all commercial piloting. Technical roles in engineering, manufacturing and software do not require it.
What industries hire drone pilots in Texas?
Energy (oil, gas, wind and solar), agriculture, construction and land surveying are the biggest drivers of piloting demand.
Does Texas have technical drone jobs?
Yes. A growing number of drone and aerospace companies base engineering, manufacturing and software operations in the state.
Why is Texas good for drone work?
Its energy sector, large agricultural land base, active construction and expanding tech industry create demand across both piloting and technical roles.