Test Engineer

Test EngineerU.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense 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 an industry leader in the areas of complex space and missile systems analysis, aerothermodynamics, 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 Test Engineer to join our team. This position requires a strong background in planning and conducting developmental and environmental testing. This position will be responsible for test planning and execution, analysis of test data, and authoring test reports.ResponsibilitiesDevelop complex test campaigns to assess the performance and integrity of productsDesign and build test fixturesWrite test procedures and protocolsPlan and conduct test campaigns at in-house or remote facilitiesAuthor test reports communicating test activities, results and success / failure of productsDebug complex test hardware and softwareAnalyze test cases and scenarios and report resultsCollaborate with engineering team to improve or upgrade product performanceCommunicate with external test facilities to plan and schedule test activitiesConduct cost forecasting analysis for materials and labor of testing unitsRequirementsBachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on heat transfer, mechanical design, and structural analysis7+ years of industry experience with aerospace testing facilities and techniques, thermal and structural response instrumentation, and development and execution of test plans, including specialized instrumentationStrong interpersonal skills required to interface effectively with test facility personnelAbility to work independently at off-site test facilities, making decisions that can be critical to program successWe offer an exceptional employee benefits package!Competitive industry pay100% employer-paid medical insurance premiumHSA with employer contributionsDental and vision coverage optionsPaid holidaysPaid vacation and sick leaveCompany funded 401(k) and profit sharing plansEmployee stock ownership plan (ESOP)Life and disability insurancePaid parental leaveDiscretionary bonus eligibilityThe annual pay range for the Test Engineer position is $125,000 to $225,000.Equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans Toyon Research Corporation