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Job Title: Senior Sensor Integration Engineer

Toyon is seeking a highly capable and motivated professional to support the integration, assembly, and testing of new sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in sensor integration, continuous air sampling systems, electrical wiring and testing, and mechanical packaging.

This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring sensing platforms from concept to operational prototype. The position will contribute throughout the project lifecycle: contributing and/or leading technical proposal efforts; project planning and definition; project management and coordination during implementation; subject matter expertise once systems have been deployed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assemble and integrate environmental, chemical, biological or radiological sensors into novel, custom platforms
• Define designs for continuous air sampling hardware configurations and oversee or perform the assembly working with a technician
• Design and fabricate electrical wiring harnesses and interconnects for sensor modules
• Package sensor systems into field-deployable housings
• Troubleshoot and validate sensor performance
• Configure and/or program sensors, sampling equipment, and integration components (e.g., controllers and I/O devices)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on the full scope of system-level integration, from the sensor to the user interface
• Support prototyping, test fixtures, and documentation for iterative builds
• Maintain inventory and assist in procurement of components for prototype systems
• Participate in design reviews and provide hands-on feedback from assembly perspective

Requirements:

• Ph.D., M.S or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field
• At least 10 years work experience in relevant technical field
• Expertise with sensing phenomenology for environmental, chemical, biological and radiological materials
• Knowledge of vapor-phase and particulate air sampling systems and related components (e.g., pumps, filters, tubing), embedded systems, controllers and data logging platforms
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Proven track record of excellent customer service
• Proven capability producing contract progress reports, technical proposals, test plans and results, and other technical reports.

Preferred experience:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across disciplines
• Hands-on skills with mechanical assembly, 3D printing, basic machining tools, wiring, soldering, and electrical integration of low-voltage sensors
• Familiarity with IP-rated enclosures and packaging for field deployment
• CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for mechanical design
• Laboratory-style assembly environments
• Assembling technical and cost proposals for new projects
• Knowledge of the fundamental characteristics and transport phenomena of CBRN hazards

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
• Company funded 401(k) and profit sharing plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave

The annual pay range for the Senior Sensor Integration Engineer position is $150,000 to $215,000. 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.