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Senior Mechanical Engineer


Job Location:

Goleta, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125000 - 225000
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.


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 advanced electro-mechanical designs from R&D to production.


Responsibilities

  • Perform design development and testing of mechanical systems for space applications
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager to define project objectives timelines and deliverables
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and reliability
  • Define system level requirements and translate into concepts and designs
  • Author drawings assembly documentation and test plans
  • Work in a team environment involving experts in diverse disciplines (e.g. aerothermal and thermostructural analyses RF and IR signature effects of materials and configurations etc.)
Requirements
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8 or more years of experience designing mechanisms and structures encountering challenging vibration shock and temperature environments
  • Experience with the various elements of mechanical design and drafting including selection of structural materials adhesive and fastener selection; AMSE y14.5 and other relevant ASME drafting 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 are 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 $125000 to $225000.


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 candidates 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 200 employees. Our collaborative culture and employee-owned mindset creates a unique environment of eager and dedicated contributors at every level. Toyon is committed to enabling technical talent to blaze trails on mission-critical technical ... View more

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