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
Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298)
Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R5293)
Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)
Mechanical Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift
Electrical Engineering Manager
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Undergraduate Research Assistant (UAV- Engineering)
Production Manager - Electrical Components
Senior Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R5321)
Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5154)
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Senior Vibrations Test Engineer (R5091)
Senior Manager, Customer Success (R5273)
Prime Air Ground Handler, Amazon Prime Air
Senior/Staff Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer
Deployed Operations Fleet Manager (R5174)
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager
Senior Engineering Manager, Solutions Engineering
Journeyman Lineman - Drone-Augmented Transmission Stringing
Deputy Engineering Leader - Austin, TX
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.