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Toyon Research Corporation

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Goleta, CA

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Seniority
Senior
Stated salary
$125,000 – $225,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Description

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

This is an on-site position.

Toyon Research Corporation is an industry leader in the areas of complex space and missile systems analysis, aerothermodynamics, payload design and development, and ground and flight testing. Our Aerospace Systems Group provides innovative technical solutions to support aerospace programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and their agencies. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of novel electro-mechanical space systems, applying appropriate design methodologies to arrive at mature deliverable hardware.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate designs of mechanical systems for space applications from scratch and develop that technology through test and delivery
  • Provide input to Program Management to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables
  • Perform initial design trades such as material, adhesive, and fastener selection.
  • Author drawings, assembly documentation, and test plans
  • Work in a multidisciplinary team environment involving diverse disciplines (e.g. aerothermal and thermostructural analyses, RF and IR signature effects of materials and configurations, etc.)
  • Mentor and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8 or more years of experience designing mechanisms and structures encountering challenging vibration,
  • shock, and temperature environments
  • Experience performing initial design trades such as material, adhesive, and fastener selection
  • Expertise in AMSE y14.5 and other relevant ASME standards
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100/MIL specifications as they apply to aerospace structures
  • Experience using parametric CAD software to create models of assemblies, parts and drawings.
  • Experience with SolidWorks and / or Creo skills is preferred, with the ability to quickly achieve proficiency in both CAD packages
  • Experience mentoring and providing work leadership to associate mechanical engineers is desirable

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer position is $125,000 to $225,000.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans

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The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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Original posting on Toyon Research Corporation's site ↗

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