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Project Engineer

CompanyToyon
LocationGoleta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
About The Company
Toyon is employee-owned with more than 275 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, Alabama and Utah. 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 Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of War security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP program eligible.


This position is in-person.


The Project Engineer on the Flight Test & Evaluation Team in the Aerospace Systems Division will lead the development and fielding of complex electro-mechanical flight systems. This is a technical leadership role that 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, resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery within schedule and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing solutions and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver high performing and reliable systems.


Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Develop requirements in conjunction with the engineering team
  • 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, with 5 years of relevant experience for a Bachelor's degree, 3 years for a Master's degree, or 2 years of relevant industry experience for a Ph.D. holder
  • Strong understanding of engineering development processes (requirements development, review life cycle, verification & validation)
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications

  • Active DOW and/or DOE Security Clearance
  • Previous experience with DOW programs and space and/or flight systems is highly desirable

 

The annual pay range for the Technical Program Manager position is $100,000 to $150,000.


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 managementSystem architectureTechnical leadershipRequirements developmentRisk managementTrade studiesSystem performance evaluationRoot cause analysisTroubleshootingCross-functional collaborationEngineering documentationVerification and validationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipTechnologySecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Project Engineer will lead the development and fielding of complex electro-mechanical flight systems while coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams. They are responsible for creating project plans, managing system architecture, and ensuring project delivery within schedule and budget constraints.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$100,000 - $150,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
207
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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