Project Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation • Goleta, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will work on the Flight Test & Evaluation Team in the Aerospace Systems Division, leading development and fielding of complex electro-mechanical flight systems. This in-person technical leadership role involves creating project plans, tracking progress, and communicating project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders. The engineer will coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve technical challenges, and support successful delivery within schedule and budget constraints.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to qualify for a U.S. Department of War security clearance and must be SAP program eligible. The application window remains open until the position is filled. The listed annual pay range is $100,000 to $150,000 for full-time effort, excluding overtime, bonuses, and benefits-related compensation. Toyon Research Corporation considers education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, and training when preparing an offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• For a bachelor's degree, 5 years of relevant experience; for a master's degree, 3 years; or for a Ph.D. holder, 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering development processes, including requirements development, review life cycle, and verification and validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and detail-oriented, with the ability to work with multiple teams to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to qualify for a U.S. Department of War security clearance.
• SAP program eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Active Department of War and/or Department of Energy security clearance.
• Previous experience with Department of War programs and space and/or flight systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system architecture, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, test, and operations teams 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.
• Create detailed project plans, track progress, and report status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts and resolve technical challenges to support delivery within schedule and budget constraints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time