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.
- Roles open
- 210
Systems Engineer - All Levels
Prime Air Ground Handler, Amazon Prime Air
Associate Production Planner
Product Manager — Drone & Unmanned Systems
Technician III, Maintenance (R5311)
Staff Engineer, Data Analysis (R5290)
Principal Engineer, Material Review Board (R5309)
Staff Engineer, Operational Safety Specialist (R5306)
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Systems/Software Engineering Manager
Sr. Embedded Machine Learning Engineer
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering
Principal Engineer, State Estimation (Dallas, TX)
Remote Sensing Project Manager
Staff Engineer, Landing Gear Systems (R5372)
Senior Lab Technician (R5317)
Senior Manager, Quality – Development Programs (R5315)
Staff Engineer, Safety - X-BAT (R5312)
Staff Reliability and Maintainability Engineer (R5301)
Obsolescence and Lifecycle Analyst (R5299)
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.
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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.