Engineering Jobs in Arizona
Engineering jobs in Arizona are concentrated in the Phoenix metro, Tucson, and Tempe, where aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and defense systems drive consistent demand for civil, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers at every level from new graduate to principal. Major employers with deep Arizona roots include Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Boeing, all of which maintain large engineering operations in the state. Demand is particularly strong in defense electronics, chip fabrication, and infrastructure, reflecting Arizona's role as one of the most active engineering markets in the Southwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 39887
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI).
Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 39887
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI).
Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Engineering Job Market in Arizona
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in industry-standard design or simulation tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB
- Experience with defense, semiconductor, or infrastructure systems relevant to Arizona's dominant industries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project collaboration
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance for defense and government contractor positions
Engineering Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering in Arizona?
Becoming a licensed engineer in Arizona starts with earning a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, then passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After gaining qualifying work experience, you apply to the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and earn your Professional Engineer license. Entry-level roles in Arizona's semiconductor and defense sectors typically hire engineers before licensure, with PE registration becoming more important as you move into senior or project lead positions.
Which companies hire engineerings in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring engineerings in Arizona include Raytheon, Kimley-Horn, and Honeywell Aerospace, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of aerospace primes, chip manufacturers, and utility companies means engineering openings are spread across a mix of large defense contractors, semiconductor fabs, and civil infrastructure firms based primarily in the Phoenix metro and Tucson corridor.
Which Arizona cities have the most engineering jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler account for the largest share of engineering openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and utility companies, while Tempe and Chandler have grown alongside Intel's expanded chip fabrication presence and the broader tech corridor along the Loop 202. Tucson's openings are driven heavily by Raytheon's missile systems division and the University of Arizona's affiliated research programs.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of engineering openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on and on-site nature of most engineering work in the state's manufacturing, defense, and infrastructure sectors. The sub-disciplines most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are software-adjacent roles such as systems engineering, embedded software development, and engineering program management.
How can I get hired as a engineering in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate hire through a formal rotational or early-career program at one of Arizona's large engineering employers. Raytheon, Intel, and the Arizona Department of Transportation all run structured new-grad programs that bring in candidates without full-time experience. Internships at Arizona's semiconductor fabs or defense contractors often convert to full-time offers. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a project portfolio through coursework or open-source contributions gives candidates a clear edge over those without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across the Phoenix metro, Tucson, Tempe, and beyond. Search the listings for roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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