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Embedded Systems Engineer

4/22/2026

Design and develop embedded firmware for aerospace subsystems including flight control and navigation. Conduct comprehensive testing, integration, and technical documentation to ensure system reliability and performance.

Salary

100000 - 200000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

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.

About the Role

Description

US Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

This position is in-person.

Toyon is looking for a talented and passionate Embedded Systems Engineer to join our growing Aerospace Systems team. In this role, you will play a key part in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems for our next-generation aerospace systems. You will be a key contributor to the development lifecycle, from concept to implementation, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded firmware for flight control systems, navigation systems, and other avionics subsystems
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C and C++
Design and implement hardware interfaces for sensors, actuators, and other peripherals
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing of embedded software
Participate in technical reviews and collaborate with other engineers to ensure overall system integration
Prepare technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, and test plans

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Proven ability to write clean, well-documented, and sustainable code
Strong experience in C and C++ programming
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python) for automation tasks
Excellent understanding of digital logic design principles
Experience with hardware design and interfacing
Understanding of digital communications via UART, SPI, CAN, etc.
Knowledge of software version control principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance with SAP and SCI program eligibility

Preferred:

3+ years of experience in embedded systems development in industry
Experience with debugging complex embedded systems using hardware debugging tools
Experience writing HDL for FPGAs
Knowledge of aerospace engineering subdisciplines: GN&C, propulsion, aerodynamics, astrodynamics, structures
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Previous usage of git in collaborative environments
Analog and digital circuit and PCB design for aerospace applications
Passionate about solving real world problems quickly
Has designed, built, and delivered useful software to users multiple times
Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks
Existing TS Clearance

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 Embedded Systems Engineer position is $100,000 to $200,000.

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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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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Key Skills

Embedded SystemsCC++PythonDigital Logic DesignHardware InterfacingUARTSPICANSoftware Version ControlUnit TestingIntegration TestingAvionicsFlight Control SystemsNavigation SystemsFirmware Development