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Toyon Research Corporation

Project Engineer

Goleta, CA

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$100,000 – $150,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
31 Oct 2026

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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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