Aerospace Project Engineer

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.

Full-time opportunity in Clearfield, Utah with relocation allowance.

This position is in-person.

The Project Engineer on the Aerospace Hardware Team will lead and manage the planning, execution, and oversight of projects focused on the design, integration, and testing of advanced electromechanical systems for flight test experiments. This role 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 to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery within schedule and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of engineering experience and a proven track record of developing solutions and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver high performing and reliable systems.

Responsibilities:

Lead system engineering efforts through requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and validation

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

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

5+ years of experience in engineering, integration, and testing

Strong understanding of engineering development processes (requirements development, review life cycle, verification & validation)

Familiarity with testing standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD, and ISO standards)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Previous experience with DOD programs and unmanned aircraft systems is highly desirable

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required 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 Electrical Engineer position is $125,000 to $190,000.

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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