--- title: Chief Engineer, Advanced Systems description: Toyon Research Corporation is hiring for the Chief Engineer, Advanced Systems role in Goleta, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/chief-engineer-advanced-systems-at-toyon-research-corporation-01a164ad-8470-70f0-b499-64539b6e8ea7 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Toyon Research Corporation as Chief Engineer, Advanced Systems in Goleta, CA. Pays $175K–$225K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2hqd5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Toyon Research Corporation | | **Location** | Goleta, CA | | **Salary** | $175K/yr - $225K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Toyon Research Corporation. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Toyon Research Corporation. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $113,000 – $172,000 a year (median $139,000). ## Description **U.S. Citizenship is Required.** Ability to qualify for a US Department of War security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible. 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 War (DoW) and their agencies. We are seeking a highly skilled systems engineer to provide end-to-end oversight of technical analysis, design, development, system integration, and performance analysis on assigned projects. **Responsibilities** - Serve as primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and government - Write technical proposals and reports - Deliver comprehensive technical briefings and progress updates to internal and external stakeholders - Lead cross-discipline technical teams in technology design, development, integration, and test - Work with Program Manager to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables - Translate technical requirements into practical design solutions - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and reliability in operational environments - Provide technical recommendations to improve system effectiveness based on analytical insights - Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and professional growth - Collaborate with R&D teams and external partners to integrate emerging technologies into larger system-of-systems projects - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or a related discipline - Minimum 15 years in aerospace or defense technology development, with 5+ years in a leadership role - Proficiency in system engineering in the area of strategic defense - Experience in the various elements of mechanical, electrical, and RF design and analysis - Knowledge of defense industry standards and compliance requirements **Preferred** - Existing TS clearance - Master’s degree or Ph.D. 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 Chief Engineer, Advanced Systems position is $175,000 to $225,000. *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 [Applicant Privacy Notice](https://sites-www-media.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/16081439/Toyon_Privacy_Notice-CA_Job_Applicants.pdf)  [Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.](https://vimeo.com/699123889)  Ref #2562-H ## Skills - Security Clearance - Systems Engineering - Technical Writing - TypeScript - Leadership - Systems of Systems Engineering - SAP - RF Design ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Bonuses/Stipends - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering/systems-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)