Senior Electrical Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Development Engineering Team in the Aerospace Systems Division. The role focuses on prototype mixed-signal embedded hardware and offers involvement across product development, from concept through design, fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery. The position is in person and requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for SAP and SCI programs, and the ability to qualify for a U.S. Department of War Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering design and development.
Experience designing, assembling, and troubleshooting circuits and PCBAs.
Proficiency with EE CAD and simulation tools such as Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, and SPICE.
Familiarity with scripting or analysis tools such as Python with SciPy or MATLAB.
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design; power distribution and regulation; signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation; component selection, derating, and tolerance analysis; electrical safety standards; and ESD handling and design practices.
Knowledge of design documentation and version-control best practices, including schematics, BOMs, and revision control.
Ability to interpret and apply industry standards and specifications such as IPC-2221/610, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160.
Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to qualify for a U.S. Department of War Top Secret security clearance.
Eligibility for SAP and SCI programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF circuit design and RF telemetry systems.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS-232, ARINC, low-voltage TTL, Ethernet, and MIL-STD-1553 or 1773.
Experience with power electronics design, including DC-DC converters, battery systems, and motor drives.
Experience with FPGA development and integration.
Experience supporting environmental testing, including thermal, vibration, and EMI testing, and hardware qualification.

Responsibilities

Perform system analysis, develop architectures, and create detailed electrical designs for advanced avionics and aerospace systems.
Design and build mixed-signal and embedded-system circuits and custom PCBAs.
Drive hardware development from initial concept through fabrication, integration, and delivery.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex or unusual engineering challenges under tight timelines.
Collaborate across disciplines on multi-project teams.
Prepare and present technical material for design reviews.
Work effectively with evolving requirements in a fast-paced prototyping environment.