Staff Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Staff Engineer jobs in Phoenix are concentrated in Tempe, Chandler, and the Camelback Corridor, where technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and financial services firms drive consistent demand for senior technical contributors. Employers actively hiring include Moog, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HCVT. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title :
Staff Systems EngineerReporting To:
Manager, Value StreamWork Schedule:
Onsite – Phoenix, AZRole Overview
Moog is seeking a highly experienced and technically authoritative Staff Systems Engineer to lead design and support production efforts related to the Integrated Avionics Units (IAU) within the Space & Defense business in Gilbert, AZ. The ideal candidate will provide engineering leadership to deliver best-in-class designs for space-qualified avionics systems, mentor peers, and refine design practices for integration of high-speed, high-reliability electronics into a multi-CCA package.
What You’ll Do
- Act as the technical authority for avionics sub-system design and integration within the group.
- Architect and design complex Command & Data Handling and Electronics Power Subsystems.
- Evaluate and provide technical feedback for avionics unit proposal development efforts
- Conduct and/or leads system & product requirements derivation using internal stakeholder and customer requirements as a basis.
- Perform deep technical design reviews of peer work and provide final approval for complex designs.
- Provide guidance and execute on systems level analysis including reliability, FMECA, and radiation. Outcomes of this work will ensure sub-systems reliability in space environments.
- Establish product-line specific practices and design rules resulting in reusable system architectures, test equipment and methods that can be applied across multiple programs.
- Lead root-cause investigations and failure analyses; recommend and implement design improvements and corrective actions including reading across the product line.
- Provide direction, mentoring, and formal training to the engineering team on product life cycle management, and integration and troubleshooting of FPGA, electronics hardware, and mechanical designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, test, manufacturing) to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and testability requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in avionics, digital electronics, power systems, or embedded development with increasing technical responsibility.
- Demonstrated deep expertise in:
- Sub-System Product Design & Lifecycle Management
- Digital, Analog, and Power Electronics Design
- Sub-Systems Requirement Management
- Sub-System Integration and Test Processes
- Project Engineering
- Experience with IBM DOORs, CAMEO, Polarion, or another industry standard requirements management tool
- Extensively demonstrated skills in leading troubleshooting efforts during integration and test issues of complex electrical sub-systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to mentor and lead engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting space-grade systems.
- Experience with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Familiarity with relevant space and military standards and processes.
- Design of Test platform architecture.
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Salary Range Transparency:
Phoenix, AZ $160,000.00–$190,000.00 AnnuallySalary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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Staff Engineer Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff engineer job in Phoenix?
Target Phoenix's strongest hiring sectors: semiconductor and chip design firms clustered in Chandler, enterprise software and cloud companies in Tempe, and financial technology employers anchored along the Camelback Corridor. Candidates who demonstrate cross-functional technical leadership and system-level ownership stand out most. Networking through local engineering meetups and university partnerships in the East Valley can open doors that cold applications miss.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Phoenix?
Companies currently hiring staff engineers in Phoenix include Moog, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HCVT, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Phoenix draws a mix of large-scale semiconductor and aerospace employers alongside a growing cohort of fintech and cloud infrastructure firms that have relocated or expanded regional engineering offices here.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though availability varies: staff engineer roles in software architecture and platform engineering tend to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while those tied to hardware, lab environments, or on-site infrastructure typically require in-person presence. About 63% of staff engineer openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Software-focused roles at Phoenix-area fintech and cloud companies represent the largest share of those flexible positions.
How can I get a staff engineer job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is moving up through senior engineer roles at the city's mid-size semiconductor or software firms, where internal promotion to staff-level is common. Entry-level candidates benefit from targeting rotational programs at large employers in Chandler and Tempe, contributing to open-source projects that mirror local tech stacks, and building visibility within Arizona's engineering community through local tech groups and university-affiliated hackathons.
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