Aerospace Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Aerospace jobs in Phoenix are in active demand, concentrated in the West Valley corridors near Goodyear and Glendale, the Deer Valley industrial district, and the Southeast Valley around Mesa and Chandler, across defense manufacturing, MRO, and systems engineering. Employers hiring right now include Honeywell Aerospace, Precision Aerospace, and Lux Precision Manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer — Aerospace Systems (Phoenix, AZ)
Step into a pivotal role with an innovative aerospace & defense manufacturer in Phoenix, where production excellence and product design meet. This opportunity is hands-on: you’ll split your time between the shop floor, engineering huddles, and supplier sites to ensure complex parts move from concept to production smoothly.
A day in the life
- Morning: Walk the floor to address production support needs, remove bottlenecks, and prioritize manufacturing improvements.
- Midday: Review drawings with a critical GD&T lens, process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and coach teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Afternoon: Visit a supplier to assess capability, fine-tune machining parameters, and strengthen vendor relationships.
- Late day: Partner with design engineers—owning the manufacturing challenges so they can focus on innovation.
What you’ll own
- Driving production support and continuous manufacturing improvements.
- Partnering with suppliers and conducting on-site vendor visits.
- Reviewing drawings, GD&T, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Providing DFM input on new designs before release to production.
- Working across machining, castings, forgings, sheet metal, heat treat, and other aerospace manufacturing processes.
- Shielding design teams from manufacturing hurdles by taking full ownership of build readiness.
What you bring
- Deep GD&T expertise (must-have).
- Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Experience supporting machining and other complex manufacturing processes.
- Supplier development or process improvement accomplishments.
- Self-motivated, thrives in fast-paced settings, and takes ownership end-to-end.
Impact and growth
Your insights will shape both manufacturing methods and product development within a growing engineering team. Expect real influence and visible outcomes.
Tools & proficiencies
- GD&T
- SolidWorks
Interested?
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Who's Hiring
- Honeywell Aerospace15

- Precision Aerospace7

- Lux Precision Manufacturing4

- Masterbilt2

- Aeronova2A
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Electronics & Hardware
Aerospace Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a aerospace job in Phoenix?
Phoenix aerospace hiring clusters around defense contractors and MRO operators in the Deer Valley, Goodyear, and Mesa corridors. Candidates with experience in propulsion, avionics, structures, or quality assurance move fastest in this market. Familiarity with AS9100 standards and security clearance eligibility both give applicants a strong edge with the defense-facing employers that dominate the local landscape.
Which companies hire aerospaces in Phoenix?
Companies currently hiring aerospaces in Phoenix include Honeywell Aerospace, Precision Aerospace, and Lux Precision Manufacturing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The Phoenix market is anchored by major defense primes, MRO facilities, and aviation OEM suppliers with long-term manufacturing and engineering footprints across the West Valley and East Valley industrial zones.
Are there remote aerospace jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, but aerospace is largely a hands-on, on-site field, so fully remote roles are limited to analytical, program management, and technical writing functions. About 27% of aerospace openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated among systems analysts, project coordinators, and proposal engineers rather than production or maintenance roles.
How can I get a aerospace job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is through MRO line technician or manufacturing associate roles at the Goodyear and Mesa facilities, where employers actively hire for trainable positions. Community college programs at Chandler-Gilbert or Mesa Community College feed directly into local employer pipelines. Internships with West Valley defense suppliers and FAA Part 147 programs also open doors into structured apprenticeship tracks.
Which industries hire the most aerospaces in Phoenix?
Most aerospace openings in Phoenix sit in Consulting & Professional Services and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix's combination of established Air Force facilities, a large commercial aviation MRO base, and growing defense electronics manufacturing keeps those sectors consistently at the top of local hiring volume.
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