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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Toyon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Goleta, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000 - $225,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Debugging, SAP (Applications), Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Build Management
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9311134/test-engineer

## About the Role

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of War security clearance required.

Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education and substantial relevant technical experience will also be considered

 * 7+ years of industry experience in aerospace or similarly complex engineering test environments, including test facility operations, thermal and structural response instrumentation, development and execution of test plans, and integration of specialized instrumentation
 * Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing engineering tests, including instrumentation selection, test setup, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and analysis of test results
 * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, program personnel, customers, and test facility staff
 * Ability to work independently at off-site test facilities, exercise sound technical judgment, resolve unexpected test challenges, and make decisions critical to successful test execution

## Description

Toyon Research Corporation is an industry leader in the areas of complex space and missile systems analysis, aerothermodynamics, design and development, and ground and flight testing. Our Aerospace Systems Division provides innovative technical solutions to support aerospace programs for the Department of War (DoW) and their agencies. We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our team. This position requires a strong background in planning and conducting developmental, environmental, qualification and acceptance testing of hardware subassemblies and systems. This position will be responsible for test planning and execution, analysis of test data, and authoring test reports., * Develop complex test campaigns to assess the performance and integrity of products

 * Design and build test fixtures
 * Write test procedures and protocols
 * Plan and conduct test campaigns at in-house or remote facilities
 * Author test reports communicating test activities, results and success / failure of products
 * Debug complex test hardware and software
 * Analyze test cases and scenarios and report results
 * Collaborate with engineering team to improve or upgrade product performance
 * Conduct cost forecasting analysis for materials and labor of testing units