Senior Electrical Engineer at Toyon – Goleta, California

U.S. Citizenship is 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 located in Goleta, CA.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Aerospace Systems Group. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles with the ability to take ideas from concept through design, build, test, and delivery. This role is focused on prototype mixed-signal embedded hardware and offers the opportunity to contribute across all phases of product development in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform system analysis, develop architectures, and create detailed electrical designs of 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 under evolving requirements in a fast-paced prototyping environments

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 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 (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, SPICE, etc.)
• Familiarity with scripting or analysis tools (Python + SciPy, MATLAB, etc.)
• Strong understanding of general EE principles including

o Analog and digital circuit design

o Power distribution and regulation

o Signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation

o Component selection, derating, and tolerance analysis

o Electrical safety standards (UL, CE, IPC, MIL-STD)

o ESD handling and design practicesKnowledge of design documentation and version control best practices (schematics, BOMs, revision control)

• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards and specifications (IPC-2221/610, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (DC-DC converters, battery systems, motor drives)
• Experience with FPGA development and integration
• Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI) and hardware qualification

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 Electrical Engineer position is $140,000 to $230,000.

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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