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Toyon Research Corporation

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation, Goleta, California, us, 93116

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Toyon Research Corporation

U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to qualify for a U.S. 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, 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our team and support the development of deployment systems for CubeSats and other small size spacecraft.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design, development, and testing of mechanical deployment systems for space applications

Support the creation of CAD models, assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings

Translate technical requirements into practical design solutions

Contribute to mechanical documentation including build instructions, test plans, and reports

Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines to ensure system performance and reliability

Participate in design reviews, lab activities, and integration tasks

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar program

1 year of relevant engineering experience preferred, or equivalent internship or project experience for recent college graduates

Able to apply knowledge of mechanical design principles, structural materials, and hardware selection

Good understanding of engineering documentation standards (ASME Y14.5, etc.)

Interest in working on space systems and learning from a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated detail-oriented design, analysis and documentation process, using Word/Excel/PowerPoint to communicate progress and results

Preferred

Experience with 3‑D CAD modeling—SolidWorks or Creo preferred

Exposure to aerospace or high-reliability environments (e.g., CubeSat, satellite, or mechanical system projects)

Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100/MIL specifications

Hands‑on prototyping or testing experience

Benefits

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 Associate Mechanical Engineer position is $90,000 to $120,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer (DOE)

including Disability and Veterans. Pay transparency nondiscrimination provision. Applicant privacy notice. Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.

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