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Aerospace Project Engineer

CompanyToyon
LocationGoleta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
About The Company
Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 250 employees. Our team-based approach to tackling challenging and complex problems promotes free exchange of innovative ideas and opportunities for rapid advancement. Toyon’s employee turnover rate is very low, which is indicative of the unique company culture and exceptional benefits that we offer, including: Comprehensive Health Care Company-funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans An Employee Stock Ownership Program Our corporate headquarters is located in Goleta, CA (near the Santa Barbara Airport and the University of California at Santa Barbara) and hosts the majority of our technical and administrative staff as well as our RF fabrication and laboratory facilities. Additionally, we have corporate offices in Sterling, VA (near the Dulles International Airport), Fort Collins, CO (near Colorado State University), and Huntsville, AL (near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center). All are growing steadily and provide key, local resources for our federal clients in each of our core business areas. We are always seeking dedicated employees of high integrity to join our team in California, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Join us as we build important technologies and rewarding careers. A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field is required for technical positions. All candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
About the Role

Description

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP program eligible.


This position is in person.


The Project Engineer on the Aerospace Advanced Systems Team will lead and manage the planning, execution, and oversight of projects focused on the design, integration, and testing of advanced electromechanical systems for flight test experiments. This role involves creating detailed project plans, tracking progress, and reporting status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders. The Project Engineer will coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery within schedule and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of engineering experience and a proven track record of developing solutions and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver high performing and reliable systems.


 Responsibilities:

  • Lead system engineering efforts through requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and validation
  • Develop and maintain system architecture, interface specifications, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, and operations) to ensure system functionality and performance
  • Support risk management, trade studies, and system performance evaluations
  • Provide technical input on proposals, project plans, and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and organizational processes
  • Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system-level issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, integration, and testing
  • Strong understanding of engineering development processes (requirements development, review life cycle, verification & validation)
  • Familiarity with testing standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD, and ISO standards)
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Previous experience with DOD programs and space and/or flight systems is highly desirable
  • Must be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of working with multiple teams to resolve technical problems
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Candidate currently possesses a DOD and/or DOE Security Clearance
  • Candidate has DOD Industry Experience

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance  
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Aerospace Project Engineer position is $125,000 to $190,000.


The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment. 


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Key Skills
Project ManagementSystems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisSystem ArchitectureIntegration And TestingRisk ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical DocumentationCross-functional CollaborationFlight Test ExperimentsElectromechanical SystemsDOD Program Management
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManagement & LeadershipGovernment & Public SectorManufacturing
Benefits
Medical InsuranceHsaDental CoverageVision CoveragePaid HolidaysPaid VacationSick Leave401(k)Profit Sharing PlansEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (Esop)Life InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveDiscretionary Bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of advanced electromechanical systems for flight test experiments. Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage system architecture, integration, and validation while ensuring projects meet schedule and budget constraints.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$125,000 - $190,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
194
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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