Hardware Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Hardware Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in defense systems, semiconductor fabrication, and aerospace electronics, with openings at every level from entry-level associate engineer through principal and staff engineer. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by long-established employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Honeywell. The most sought-after specializations in the Arizona market are embedded systems design, RF and mixed-signal circuit engineering, and FPGA development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityTucson, AZ
Cities hiring6
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryMedical Devices

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Raytheon
Sr. Electrical Engineer - Depot Hardware Lead
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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Depot Hardware Lead
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Honeywell Aerospace
Advanced Hardware Design Engineer
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Advanced Hardware Design Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace
Phoenix, Arizona
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Hybrid
10,000+

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Raytheon
Electrical Engineer II - Production Hardware
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Added 3d ago
Electrical Engineer II - Production Hardware
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
IT Support
Network Engineering
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Systems Administration
$69k - $131k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Raytheon
Sr. Electrical Engineer - Production Hardware
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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Production Hardware
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
IT Support
Network Engineering
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Systems Administration
$87k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Honeywell Aerospace
Sr Advanced Hardware Engineer
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Honeywell Aerospace
Added 1w ago
Sr Advanced Hardware Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
10,000+

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Hardware Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tucson
12 jobs
Phoenix
8 jobs
Tempe
2 jobs
Scottsdale
2 jobs
Mesa
1 job
Chandler
1 job

Hardware Engineer Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

  • Raytheon
    Raytheon12
  • Honeywell Aerospace
    Honeywell Aerospace6
  • Viasat
    Viasat2
  • Axon
    Axon1
  • Cyient
    Cyient1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware bring-up
  • Proficiency in at least one HDL such as VHDL or Verilog for FPGA or ASIC work
  • Familiarity with lab instruments including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
  • Experience working within defense or aerospace hardware development and documentation standards
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working alongside firmware, software, and systems teams

Hardware Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hardware engineer in Arizona?

The standard path into hardware engineering in Arizona starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Arizona does not require a state license for most hardware engineering roles in industry, but engineers who sign and seal documents for public-works projects must hold a Professional Engineer license issued through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Candidates targeting defense or aerospace employers in Arizona should also plan to qualify for a security clearance.

How much do hardware engineers make in Arizona?

Hardware engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $158,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,900 for the lowest 10% to over $218,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hardware engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring hardware engineers in Arizona right now include Raytheon, Honeywell Aerospace, and Viasat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense primes and semiconductor fabs means openings skew toward employers with long-term, high-volume hardware programs rather than short contract work.

Which Arizona cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?

Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe account for the largest share of hardware engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix and its East Valley suburbs, including Chandler and Tempe, drive most of the volume through Intel's semiconductor operations and the regional defense contractor cluster, while Tucson's activity is anchored by Raytheon Technologies' major engineering campus.

Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is a hands-on discipline requiring lab access, prototype builds, and physical bring-up, so most Arizona roles are on-site or lightly hybrid. About 60% of hardware engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be at the systems architecture or pre-silicon design stages rather than validation and test.

How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to rotational new-graduate engineering programs at large Arizona employers such as Raytheon Technologies and Honeywell, both of which run structured associate-engineer tracks that cycle candidates through hardware disciplines. Intel's Chandler and Scottsdale sites regularly take new grads into process and design engineering associate roles. Candidates with a completed capstone project involving PCB design or FPGA implementation, or who have held an internship at any Arizona defense or semiconductor employer, stand out in a market where hands-on lab exposure is the primary differentiator.

Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across defense, semiconductor, aerospace, and electronics employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from each listing.

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