
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.
This position is in-person.
Toyon is seeking a Software and Embedded Systems Engineer with a background in embedded systems and software design that will be applied to a variety of systems involving electronic warfare, navigation, and RF sensor processing. An ideal candidate will have excellent thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype embedded systems in state-of-the-art testbeds, using mixtures of FPGAs, SoCs, and other embedded processors. Essential skills include a solid understanding of physics and mathematics, the ability to understand analog and digital communication theory, to perform modeling of candidate system designs, and to design and implement algorithms and software for embedded systems involving different sensor modalities. An ideal candidate will have excellent thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Theoretical and hands-on experience should include as many of the following as possible:
The annual pay range for the Software and Embedded Systems Engineer is $90,000 to 150,000.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans
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The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.
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Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 250 employees. Our team-based approach to tackling challenging and complex problems promotes free exchange of innovative ideas and opportunities for rapid advancement. Toyon’s employee turnover rate is very low, which is indicative of the unique company culture and exceptional benefits that we offer, including:
Comprehensive Health Care
Company-funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
An Employee Stock Ownership Program
Our corporate headquarters is located in Goleta, CA (near the Santa Barbara Airport and the University of California at Santa Barbara) and hosts the majority of our technical and administrative staff as well as our RF fabrication and laboratory facilities. Additionally, we have corporate offices in Sterling, VA (near the Dulles International Airport), Fort Collins, CO (near Colorado State University), and Huntsville, AL (near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center). All are growing steadily and provide key, local resources for our federal clients in each of our core business areas.
We are always seeking dedicated employees of high integrity to join our team in California, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Join us as we build important technologies and rewarding careers.
A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field is required for technical positions.
All candidates must be U.S. Citizens.