Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

U.S. Citizenship 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.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Advanced Concepts flight test team within the 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 environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 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:
• 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 (UL, CE, IPC, MIL-STD)
• ESD handling and design practices
• Knowledge 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 Electrical Engineer position is $115,000 to $200,000.

Equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.