26 aerospace and defense jobs found in Houston, TX

Paragon Space Development Corp designs and delivers life support, thermal, and environmental systems for space and extreme-environment missions. Our teams build and test mission-critical hardware that supports human spaceflight and advanced exploration. At Paragon, you'll have real ownership of your work, collaborate with highly skilled teammates, and see your designs move from concept to flight. If you're looking for meaningful work with real impact, you'll find it here. Job Description: Thermal Analysis Engineer The successful candidate will perform thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components in a hands-on environment. This candidate must provide accurate thermal modeling and generate recommendations for the design and sizing of thermal control systems and components. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting thermal testing of spacecraft systems and hardware. Basic Qualifications: A strong grasp of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and flow physics....

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions. Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems. Perform...

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Review of NDE procedures, NDE inspection reports, and NDE systems. Analysis and resolution of NDE issues and completing actions towards resolution Preparing and...

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacesuit Engineering Technologist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Work with and be trained by senior spacesuit team members in the areas of fabrication, assembly, and testing. Testing will include both manned and unmanned configurations of...

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Softgoods Engineering Technologist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Design, develop, and fabricate new and innovative functional softgoods articles for the manned spaceflight program such as stowage solutions, structural inflatables, ancillary...

COMPANY OVERVIEW Hanwha Energy USA , headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group-a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea's most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America's growing data center industry. Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain-from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets. Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including...

Overview Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance. Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges...

Who We Are: As Paragon celebrates 25 years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon Space Development is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! We are interested in developing individuals who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment. We are committed to our employees and provide an inclusive work atmosphere that allows our talent to grow both personally and professionally. Position Summary: Develops and improves manufacturing processes, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization and determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification. The position also leads continuous improvement (best in class) and cost saving initiatives for the manufacturing...

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: o Engineering & Technical Support: o Provide engineering support for aerospace product builds, including design interpretation, material selection, tolerance review, test planning, and manufacturability assessments. o Translate customer requirements, specifications, and drawings into actionable manufacturing plans, work instructions, and inspection criteria. o Support prototype builds, iterative design changes, and transition to production. o Composites, Materials & Process Integration o Apply knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, layup techniques, curing methods, bonding, machining, and assembly to optimize product designs and processes. o Define and document processing parameters and acceptance criteria to ensure quality and repeatability. o Cross-functional collaboration to integrate new materials, technologies and tooling. o Manufacturing Readiness o Support process development, validation, and...

Who we are: As Paragon Space Development celebrates 32+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! Do you want to make a difference immediately? Are you ready to apply your aerospace design engineering skills to develop cutting edge life support and thermal control products for extreme environments on Earth and in space? Are you ready to play a critical role literally doing what has not been done before? Can you excel in that team environment and carry your share of the load while also relying on others to do their part? If this sounds like you, we want you to join Paragon Space Development Corporation now. Description of Duties: Independently and/or collaboratively formulate and perform static...

Purpose Citadel Aviaition, LLC. is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern who is studying Mechanical Engineering. As an Engineering Intern, you will develop products, processes, systems, services, or scientific applications using engineering concepts and research techniques. Essential Job Functions As an Engineering Intern at an Aircraft VVIP completion center, your primary responsibilities would include the following: Utilizes knowledge of 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD/ SolidWorks), engineering practices and mathematics to complete engineering drawings and bill of materials. Prepare engineering drawing updates as required. Creates graphic representations of individual parts, part assemblies and aircraft installations. Checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to the entire installation. Creation of engineering documents using MS Office software. Interact with other department personnel and...

Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer Location: Luling, TX (Onsite) X-Bow Systems is a leading non-traditional producer of solid rocket motors, revolutionizing the aerospace and defense industries with innovative, low-cost, and rapid advanced manufacturing solutions, including our patented "Rocket Factory in a Box" concept. Our team is composed of seasoned industry veterans and new-space entrepreneurs committed to pushing boundaries and delivering robust solutions for national security and commercial space applications. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer to design and develop specialty manufacturing equipment and tooling for solid rocket motor (SRM) production. This role requires a blend of hands-on design, analysis, project management, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the flawless and timely execution of projects. You will be critical in ensuring our production processes are...

Location: Texas (Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate) X-Bow Systems is seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Texas. The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment design, selection, and commissioning for manufacturing facilities, with a strong background in mechanical systems and manufacturing processes. This role requires a local Texas resident or someone willing to relocate to Texas. Desired Qualifications: Educational Background • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field • Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required) • Specialized certifications in areas such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability Engineering Experience • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in equipment design, selection, and commissioning for manufacturing or industrial facilities • Experience with manufacturing processes, plant layout, and equipment integration • Familiarity with project...

At Skyways, we are building the next generation of autonomous air transportation. Our fully autonomous unmanned aircraft systems move cargo faster and more efficiently than traditional logistics networks. Backed by strong investor support and a $37M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we operate at the intersection of commercial logistics and national defense. Our aircraft are not just prototypes-we design, build, fly, and deploy them with real customers today. Based in Austin and supported by investors including Y Combinator, Skyways combines rapid engineering iteration with real-world operations. As we scale toward larger deployments, we are looking for people who want to help build and operate the future of autonomous aviation. The Opportunity Skyways is hiring Mechanical Engineers to help design and build the physical systems that make our aircraft fly. Engineers in this role work directly with hardware and see their designs move quickly from concept to prototype,...

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space - anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. As part of our mission to develop cutting-edge technology, we are seeking a skilled Engine Test Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the success of our next-generation propulsion systems. SUMMARY Firefly EGSE Engineers in the launch group leverage their creative background and expertise to design data acquisition, control and instrumentation systems used to support integration, test and launch of Firefly vehicles. EGSE Engineers are responsible for designing, building, testing, installing, and servicing data acquisition systems, controls, and other low-voltage electrical systems for the...

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end-to-end responsive space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space - anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. SUMMARY Firefly is looking for talented structures engineers to develop our state-of-the-art composite structure throughout the product life cycle. You'll be part of a highly skilled, dynamic team that will involve you in all aspects of analysis, design, fabrication, and testing. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a positive attitude are critical. RESPONSIBILITIES Firefly engineers own and influence the...

KULR Technology Group is a publicly traded company (NYSE: KULR) with a vibrant startup dynamic, headquartered in Houston, TX Our mission is developing energy management platforms to accelerate the global transition to a circular electrification economy. We create sustainable solutions that benefit humanity using space proven engineering, making the world of batteries and electronics cooler, lighter, and safer. We operate in four verticals: e-mobility, environmental/energy storage, industrial/consumer tools, and aerospace/defense. Our technologies have been deployed by NASA, including applications on the Space Station and Mars Rover. Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III (Multi-hire: 4 openings) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 Reports to: Director of Engineering Location: Onsite KULR Technology Location: Webster, Texas Travel: Some travel required for customer meetings, conferences, and design reviews. Position Overview: Under limited...

KULR Technology Group is a publicly traded company (NYSE: KULR) with a vibrant startup dynamic, headquartered in Houston, TX Our mission is developing energy management platforms to accelerate the global transition to a circular electrification economy. We create sustainable solutions that benefit humanity using space proven engineering, making the world of batteries and electronics cooler, lighter, and safer. We operate in four verticals: e-mobility, environmental/energy storage, industrial/consumer tools, and aerospace/defense. Our technologies have been deployed by NASA, including applications on the Space Station and Mars Rover. Job Title: Mechanical Engineer IV (Multi-hire: 5 openings) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $121,200 - $143,400 Reports to: Director of Engineering/Advanced Programs Manager Location: Onsite KULR Technology Location: Webster, Texas Travel: Some travel required for customer meetings, conferences, and design reviews. Position Overview:...

Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,050 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services. Summary: Our consulting engineering office, located in Conroe, TX, is currently seeking a Consultant Engineer for field work, project managing, AutoCAD and Design drawings with solid people skills . This section of our consulting engineering department specializes in the design, inspection, testing and installation of suspended access and fall protection equipment on...

With a 45 year + heritage Micross Components began transforming specialty electronics by creating a global company with the broadest offering of products and services in the industry and quickly became recognized as the leading worldwide single-source supplier of specialty microelectronic components designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Over the years, Micross Components acquired the specialized knowledge of these regional industry leaders to create a single-source solution for integrated circuits of all types and interconnect options. And today, Micross continues to serve the Aerospace & Defense, Space, Medical, Industrial & Commercial markets with the most comprehensive range of hi-reliability microelectronic components and services available from one source . Process Engineer Perform functions associated with the research, develop, documentation, qualify, and implement production processes that will support the manufacture of high reliability...