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Prototyping Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Rapid Prototyping & Hands-On Development * rapid, functional prototypes with a strong hands-on ... Collaboration With Engineering & Stakeholders * hand-in-hand with engineering teams to transition ...

Rapid Prototyping & Hands-On Development * rapid, functional prototypes with a strong hands-on ... Collaboration With Engineering & Stakeholders * hand-in-hand with engineering teams to transition ...

Rapid Prototyping & Hands-On Development · Build rapid, functional prototypes with a strong hands ... Collaboration With Engineering & Stakeholders · Work hand-in-hand with engineering teams to ...

Electrical Engineer Senior

College Station, TX · On-site

$88K - $115K/yr

Maturing prototype electrical systems into reproducible and supportable product designs through component derating, tolerance analysis, design-for-manufacture and design-for-test practices ...

Requirement - AI Engineer Location- Plano, Texas(Onsite) Contract W2 Requirements Essential ... Rapid Prototyping & Hands-On Development · Build rapid, functional prototypes with a strong hands ...

Electrical Engineer Senior

College Station, TX · On-site

$82K - $107K/yr

Our engineers split their time between developing detailed prototype designs and validating those designs in the lab. Engineering projects involve a wide variety of technologies at different stages ...

Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Product Development Location: Greater Houston Area Work Arrangement ... Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, durability, and manufacturability * Conduct ...

Prototyping and Fabrication: * Provide hands-on technical support to engineers and technicians by building prototypes, setting up stations and running tests * Utilize various fabrication methods ...

Process Engineer Interested in getting in at the ground floor of a new, disruptive company ... Design, build, and iterate on prototype parts, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support new product ...

Senior Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Build, test, and iterate prototypes, often on tight timelines; participate in field tests, training environments, and product evaluations. * Conduct engineering analyses, testing, corrective actions ...

Lead Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$101K - $133K/yr

This position will be instrumental in developing disruptive gearbox prototypes. The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer will: * Assist senior engineers with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing

Lead Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

This position will be instrumental in developing disruptive gearbox prototypes. The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer will: * Assist senior engineers with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing

Senior Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Build, test, and iterate prototypes, often on tight timelines; participate in field tests, training environments, and product evaluations. * Conduct engineering analyses, testing, corrective actions ...

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How much do prototyping engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for prototyping engineer in Texas is $96,884.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,191.00 and $120,042.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a prototyping engineer do?

A typical day for a Prototyping Engineer often involves collaborating with design and development teams to translate concepts and sketches into working physical models. You may spend time using CAD software, operating fabrication equipment like 3D printers, and assembling or testing prototypes for functionality. Troubleshooting issues and iterating designs based on test results are frequent tasks. This role requires consistent teamwork with engineers, designers, and sometimes clients to ensure the prototyping process aligns with overall project goals.

What is a prototyping engineer?

A Prototyping Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing prototypes of new products or components. They work with design teams to refine concepts, select materials, and ensure that prototypes meet functional and performance requirements. This role involves using various fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and electronics assembly. Prototyping Engineers collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to iterate and improve designs before full-scale production. Their goal is to validate ideas quickly and efficiently, reducing development time and costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a prototyping engineer?

To thrive as a Prototyping Engineer, you need strong skills in mechanical or electrical engineering, rapid prototyping, and CAD design, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Knowledge of 3D printing, CNC machining, and prototyping software (such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD) is typically essential, along with familiarity with relevant safety standards. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities enable engineers to quickly turn ideas into functional prototypes, ensuring efficient product development and iterative testing.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Prototyping Engineer jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Prototyping Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Prototyping Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,884 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI Engineer - EAI with 5 years of experience to join our dynamic Business Support team. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong hands-on AI engineering and research experience, particularly in Generative AI, LLMs, agent frameworks, and rapid prototyping, who can translate emerging technologies into practical business solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and evaluating new AI technologies, building proof-of-concept solutions, developing and testing GenAI workflows and agentic systems, benchmarking models and frameworks, and collaborating with engineering teams to transition prototypes into scalable production-ready solutions.
Essential Functions:
Description / Essential Functions:
AI Research & Emerging-Tech Exploration
  1. research advancements in AI/ML, with a strong focus on Generative AI, LLM architectures, agent frameworks, and multimodal models.
  2. emerging tools, frameworks, and APIs such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, LangChain, LangSmith, CrewAI, vector DBs, RAG frameworks, orchestration tools, and model hosting platforms.
  3. opportunities where new AI capabilities can solve business problems or streamline client's operations.

Rapid Prototyping & Hands-On Development
  1. rapid, functional prototypes with a strong hands-on coding approach using Python, modern AI SDKs, and model APIs.

  1. experimental features and concepts that validate feasibility before engineering teams take them to production.
  2. test, and iterate on AI workflows, pipelines, agentic systems, and retrieval-augmented applications.

Technical Experimentation & Evaluation
  1. benchmarking, model evaluation, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning experiments to assess performance.
  2. models, frameworks, and architectures to recommend best-fit technologies for production teams.
  3. findings with clarity, experiment logs, model performance summaries, reproducible code samples, and technical write-ups.

Collaboration With Engineering & Stakeholders
  1. hand-in-hand with engineering teams to transition prototypes into scalable production-ready systems.
  1. experimental results into actionable recommendations for architecture, infrastructure, and model deployment.
  1. with product managers, business partners, and data scientists to align prototypes with real-world needs.

Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
  1. market activity, academic research, open-source contributions, and competitor innovation trends.
  2. insights, demos, and proposals to technical leadership and stakeholders.
  3. a culture of AI innovation through workshops, documentation, and internal knowledge sharing.

Minimum qualification:
Required Education & Experience:
Technical & Research Expertise
  1. degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related technical field.
  1. years of hands-on experience in AI engineering, research engineering, ML prototyping, or similar roles.
  1. programming proficiency in Python and familiarity with major AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).

  1. experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG systems, LangChain, LangSmith, CrewAI, vector databases, and other modern GenAI tools.
  2. building rapid prototypes, POCs, and experimental AI applications.

Applied AI & Tooling Knowledge
  1. understanding of AI ecosystems such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, etc.
  1. with developer tools like GitHub Copilot, GPT-based coding assistants, and modern MLOps workflows.
  1. exploring model internals, parameter tuning, API integrations, and evaluation frameworks.

Soft Skills & Collaboration
  1. ability to translate cutting-edge research concepts into practical technical solutions.
  1. communication and documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  2. mindset and commitment to daily research, experimentation, and continuous learning.
  3. to manage multiple research tracks, prototypes, and fast-moving developments.

Preferred qualification:
  1. with fine-tuning, LoRA, or custo
  1. in agentic AI systems, automation frameworks, and workflow orchestration.
  1. experience publishing research insights or contributing to open-source AI projects.
  2. in advanced AI/ML topics or cloud AI platforms.