Engineering Director Jobs in Arizona

Engineering Director jobs in Arizona are actively sought after, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and technology across Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley corridor. Major employers with an established Arizona presence include Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Honeywell, all of which regularly staff engineering leadership at multiple levels. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering, semiconductor process engineering, and software engineering leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring7
Work type83% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Renesas
Copy of Director, Package Design Engineering
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Copy of Director, Package Design Engineering
Renesas
Phoenix, Arizona
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Core States Group
Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader
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Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader
Core States Group
Scottsdale, Arizona
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$200k - $250k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
201-500

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Hilton Grand Vacations
Assistant Director of Engineering
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Assistant Director of Engineering
Hilton Grand Vacations
Peoria, Arizona
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
10,000+

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Director of Engineering ( "Director/a De Mantenimiento")
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Director of Engineering ( "Director/a De Mantenimiento")
Azul Los Angeles Regional Cluster
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
CPR Certification

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World View
Director of Engineering
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Director of Engineering
World View
Tucson, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$170k - $190k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Engineering Director Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Scottsdale
5 jobs
Tucson
4 jobs
Tempe
3 jobs
Mesa
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Chandler
1 job

Engineering Director Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CVS Health
CVS Health3 open roles
ASM
ASM2 open roles
Raytheon
Raytheon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Ten or more years of engineering experience with at least three in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more
  • Proficiency with program management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or CMMI
  • Experience in Arizona's dominant sectors including aerospace, defense, or semiconductor manufacturing
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, required by many Arizona defense contractors

Engineering Director Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an engineering director in Arizona?

Most engineering directors in Arizona reach the role by progressing from individual contributor engineer to senior engineer, then into engineering management before stepping into a director position. A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is the standard entry point, and a master's degree is common among candidates at larger Arizona employers in aerospace and semiconductor sectors. Arizona does not require a state-issued management license for this role, though a Professional Engineer registration can strengthen candidacy at firms requiring stamped deliverables.

How much do engineering directors make in Arizona?

Engineering directors in Arizona earn a median of about $167,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $121,500 for the lowest 10% to over $249,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire engineering directors in Arizona?

Employers hiring engineering directors in Arizona right now include CVS Health, ASM, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's deep concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor fabs, and technology campuses means openings appear year-round across the Phoenix metro and Tucson corridors.

Which Arizona cities have the most engineering director jobs?

The cities with the most engineering director openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. The Phoenix metro drives the majority of postings due to its concentration of semiconductor manufacturers, defense contractors, and corporate technology campuses, while Tucson's aerospace and defense research base, anchored by employers such as Raytheon, generates consistent director-level demand outside the capital region.

Are there remote engineering director jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 17% of engineering director openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of much of Arizona's manufacturing and defense work. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely involve strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional program coordination rather than lab or production-floor oversight.

How can I get hired as an engineering director in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to secure an engineering manager or senior engineer role first, then build toward director over several years. Arizona employers such as Intel and Raytheon run rotational engineering leadership development programs that place early-career engineers into high-visibility projects. Moving laterally from a program manager or principal engineer title is also common. Earning a Professional Engineer registration in Arizona or a project management credential gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for that first leadership seat.

Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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