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Acron Aviation

Principal, Contracts Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$88K - $118K/yr

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety ... In this role, you will support proposals, lead commercial contract negotiations, manage contract ...

Komatsu

Contracts Specialist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

The products we cultivate, the solutions we engineer and the service we deliver set us apart in the ... Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of sales, service ...

Raytheon

Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Tucson, AZ

$84K - $112K/yr

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering ... Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick ...

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How much do contract engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract engineer in Arizona is $45.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.32 and $47.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract engineer?

Contract Engineers are professionals who manage and oversee contracts related to engineering projects. They are responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts between companies and clients, vendors, or subcontractors. Their work ensures that all terms and requirements are clear, legal, and beneficial to all parties involved. Contract Engineers also help resolve disputes, monitor compliance, and manage project risks related to contractual obligations.

What is the difference between Contract Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectContract EngineerProject Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., PE, PMP)Bachelor's in Engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)
Work EnvironmentTemporary or project-specific roles, often freelance or consultingPermanent or long-term roles within projects
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, construction, manufacturing, consulting firmsConstruction, engineering firms, infrastructure projects
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Contract Engineers typically work on a temporary basis, focusing on specific projects or tasks, often with consulting firms or as freelancers. Project Engineers are usually employed full-time within organizations, managing ongoing projects from start to finish. Both roles require engineering credentials and certifications, but their employment types and work environments differ significantly.

What are some common challenges contract engineers face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contract Engineers often juggle several projects at once, each with distinct timelines, client expectations, and compliance requirements. A common challenge is ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders while maintaining meticulous documentation and meeting strict deadlines. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and adaptability to shifting project priorities. Collaborating closely with legal, procurement, and technical teams is essential to resolve issues quickly and keep projects on track.

What does a contract engineer do?

As a contract engineer, you provide temporary support for a company that needs help. In this role, you may help design a product or structure, provide guidance to builders working off of your plans, or evaluate a company's existing system to be sure the proposed engineering plan matches their capabilities. Many aspects of this job depend on the type of engineering support a company needs. For example, some contract engineers focus heavily on the mechanical aspects of a project, while others help hire contractors, evaluate proposals, and answer questions related to the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, contract management, and project planning, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with contract management software, procurement systems, and industry-specific regulations or certifications such as PMP or NEC is often required. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you manage client expectations and resolve contract disputes. These abilities ensure contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and meet both technical and legal requirements.
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Infographic showing various Contract Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,848 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Senior Cloud Engineer - Contract

Early Warning Services, LLC

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

$56 - $75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.
Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
Overall Purpose
The Senior Engineer- Cloud Engineering plays a vital role in Early Warning's design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure and cost-effective infrastructure. The role works closely with cross-functional teams and our engineering partners to deliver high-performance cloud native solutions as we complete our multi-year cloud journey migrating mission critical application and their data from on-premise to AWS.
Essential Functions
  • Implements and optimizes cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EKS, and more and with a keen focus on cost management and optimization.
  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions that incorporate regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements by applying established security controls and engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoots complex infrastructure problems, often spanning multiple layers of the stack and requiring collaboration across teams. Conducts root cause analyses for incidents and participates in the team's 24/7 on-call rotation.
  • Works with Security and Compliance teams to ensure cloud environments meet regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FFIEC) and supports internal and external audit reviews collecting evidence and responding to audit requests in a timely manner.
  • Implements disaster recovery plans ensuring that our systems are highly available, fault-tolerant, and able to recover from failure.
  • Implements and maintains cloud security best practices including IAM policies, VPC design, encryption and key management (KMS).
  • Contributes to the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as code (IAC) using Terraform and leveraging CI/CD best practices.
  • Supports the cloud vulnerability management and configuration program ensuring patching meets our Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation of cloud infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
  • Implements cloud infrastructure for robustness, security, and observability, including logging and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
  • Provides technical expertise in support of building a technical plan and backlog of stories, then follows through on execution of the design and build process through to production delivery.
  • Supports the company's commitment to risk management and protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education and/or experience typically obtained through a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field.
  • At least 7 years in Cloud Engineering or DevOps roles, with 3+ years of hands-on experience in AWS.
  • Strong expertise in AWS core services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM) and strong knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS) and Linux environments.
  • Hands-on Docker experience.
  • Experience in delivering business-critical systems to the market.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Knowledge of mature engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, secure coding, etc.), plus software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, LEAN) and DevOps practices.
  • Experience implementing security & compliance controls aligned with frameworks like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or FFIEC.
  • Experience maintaining Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
  • Experience in implementing observability at scale for complex transactional systems.
  • High level of customer responsiveness, excellent documentation and communication skills, attention to detail, clear understanding of how to prioritize work and deal with ambiguity.
  • Current AWS (and/or other cloud-based) certification(s).
  • Background and drug screen required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting systems (AppDynamics) and container security solutions (e.g., Twistlock, Aqua Security).
  • Experience with other languages (C#, Ruby, Python).
  • Knowledge of ACH/EFT and real-time payment networks (RTP, FedNow).
  • Experience in FinTech, banking, or other highly regulated industries.

Physical Requirements
Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
The pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per hour is: $56.73 - $73.07
This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.
Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.
Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify.

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