Principal Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Principal Engineer jobs in Arizona are highly active, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and enterprise technology sectors at every level from mid-career to staff and distinguished engineer. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with Scottsdale and Chandler also drawing significant openings, and established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Intel-connected fabs alongside Honeywell's aerospace division maintain a consistent presence in the state. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering, embedded firmware, and hardware architecture for defense and advanced manufacturing programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles124+
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityTucson, AZ
Cities hiring7
Work type76% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Western Alliance Bank
Principal Engineer I - AIOps ServiceNow Contractor
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Western Alliance Bank
New 12h ago
Principal Engineer I - AIOps ServiceNow Contractor
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Raytheon
Senior Principal Program Quality Engineer
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Raytheon
New 14h ago
Senior Principal Program Quality Engineer
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$132k - $252k/yr
ASQC Certification
10,000+

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Collins Aerospace
Principal Software Engineer - Streaming Insights (Remote)
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Collins Aerospace
New 14h ago
Principal Software Engineer - Streaming Insights (Remote)
Collins Aerospace
Phoenix, Arizona
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$108k - $205k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Raytheon
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems
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Raytheon
New 14h ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
$108k - $205k/yr
10,000+

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Western Alliance Bank
MuleSoft API Principal Engineer I
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Western Alliance Bank
Added 1d ago
MuleSoft API Principal Engineer I
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chandler
20 jobs
Tempe
4 jobs
Gilbert
4 jobs
Scottsdale
2 jobs
Mesa
1 job

Principal Engineer Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

  • Raytheon
    Raytheon61
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman12
  • Honeywell Aerospace
    Honeywell Aerospace7
  • Western Alliance Bank
    Western Alliance Bank5
  • Renesas
    Renesas4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Science & Research
  • Telecommunications

What Arizona Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or computer engineering required
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
  • Experience leading cross-functional design reviews and driving architecture decisions to production
  • Proficiency in systems-level development including requirements definition, integration, and verification
  • Active or obtainable DoD security clearance preferred for Arizona defense and aerospace roles
  • Strong background in model-based systems engineering tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or equivalent

Principal Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal engineer in Arizona?

Reaching a principal engineer role in Arizona typically requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, though many employers in aerospace and semiconductor sectors prefer a master's. Arizona does not require a Professional Engineer license for most industry-side principal engineer positions, but earning a PE through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration strengthens candidacy for roles on public infrastructure or defense contracts. Most paths run through senior or staff engineer positions first.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Arizona right now include Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Honeywell Aerospace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense primes, chip fabrication facilities, and enterprise software companies means hiring cycles are relatively steady year-round compared to other markets.

Which Arizona cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Tucson, Phoenix, and Chandler account for the largest share of principal engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its dense cluster of aerospace, semiconductor, and technology company campuses, while Tucson draws heavily from defense programs at major contractors near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and smaller cities like Chandler and Scottsdale benefit from Intel's fab operations and a growing software sector.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused fields. About 24% of principal engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that many roles here involve hands-on lab work, hardware integration, or classified facilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are software architecture, cloud platform engineering, and systems analysis that do not require physical access to hardware or secure facilities.

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

The most realistic path is entering through a rotational engineering program or new-grad associate engineer role, then building toward the principal level over time. Large Arizona employers in aerospace and defense, including Raytheon Technologies and Honeywell, run structured new-graduate and early-career engineering programs. Moving from a senior software engineer, systems analyst, or hardware design engineer role is a common lateral entry. Earning an EIT certification through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or completing a relevant graduate program at Arizona State University or the University of Arizona adds measurable credibility.

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

You can find and apply to principal engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across aerospace, semiconductor, defense, and technology sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings on this page.

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