--- title: Senior Electrical Engineer description: Toyon Research Corporation is hiring for the Senior Electrical Engineer role in Fort Collins, CO. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-electrical-engineer-at-toyon-research-corporation-01a1b248-1f1a-739e-a0c3-40c7ec7aa2d1 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Toyon Research Corporation as Senior Electrical Engineer in Fort Collins, CO. Pays $140K–$230K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g4wima.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Toyon Research Corporation | | **Location** | Fort Collins, CO | | **Salary** | $140K/yr - $230K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 06, 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 $100,000 – $151,000 a year (median $133,000). ## Description **U.S. Citizenship is Required.** Ability to qualify for a US Department of War Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible. This position is in-person. Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Development Engineering Team in the Aerospace Systems Division. 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 - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering - Minimum of 8 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: o Analog and digital circuit design o Power distribution and regulation o Signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation o Component selection, derating, and tolerance analysis o Electrical safety standards (UL, CE, IPC, MIL-STD) o 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 Senior Electrical Engineer position is $140,000 to $230,000. *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)  The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Ref #2722-R ## Skills - KiCad - Scripting - Altium Designer - Mil-std-1553 - Bill Of Materials - Mil-std-461 EMC Testing - Ethernet - Do-160 Environmental Testing - Prototyping - Rs-232 Serial Communication - Python - Circuit Design - Low Voltage - Motor Drives - Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility (Emc/emi) - SciPy - Hardware Development - Electrical Engineer - MATLAB - Mixed-Signal Design - Power Electronics - New Product Development - Software Versioning - Avionics - Blueprint Reading - Computer Vision - Printed Circuit Board Assembly - Embedded Systems - Battery Systems - Computer-Aided Design - Environmental Testing - Technical Documentation - Top Secret Security Clearance - Design Review - Fabrication - Version Control - Systems Analysis - Simulation Software - Telemetry - Electrical Engineering - Cadence OrCAD Software - Communication - SAP - Field-Programmable Gate Array (Fpga) ## 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)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/electrical-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56899 jobs - [Fort Collins, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/fort-collins?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1814 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56899 jobs - [Fort Collins, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/fort-collins?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1814 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)