Engineering Operations Specialist

Engineering Operations SpecialistU.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a U.S. Department of War security clearance required. This position is in-person. Toyon Research Corporation is an industry leader in advanced aerospace and defense technologies. We are seeking an organized, proactive Engineering Operations Specialist to support our Aerospace Development Engineering department, which provides mechanical, electrical, quality, and engineering support to multiple hardware programs. This position works closely with the Development Engineering Operations Manager, functional engineering managers, technical staff, Human Resources, and program leadership to coordinate recruiting, onboarding, resource-planning inputs, meetings, documentation, and engineering operations. The successful candidate will independently manage recurring workflows, anticipate coordination needs, and ensure actions are completed accurately and on time.

The role supports department operations as well as assigned program-specific activities, as applicable.Responsibilities:Support engineering operations, recruiting, onboarding, and other department initiativesCoordinate onboarding of new engineering personnelAssist with workforce planning, staffing, and resource coordination activitiesCoordinate meetings, schedules, communications, and follow-up actionsProvide operational and administrative support for department initiatives, including documentation, coordination, and cross-functional activitiesFollow up on routine cross-department and business-unit dependencies, schedules, and deliverables; identify conflicts and elevate matters requiring management decisionsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Operations, Engineering Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in operations coordination, project administration, engineering support, technical recruiting coordination, or a similar roleProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teamsComfort working with technical terminology and learning engineering processes and business systemsPreferred Requirements:Experience supporting engineering, technical, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or government contracting organizationsExperience with recruiting, onboarding, project coordination, or operational support activitiesFamiliarity with business systems, reporting tools, or project management softwareExperience developing or maintaining processes, procedures, and documentationWe offer an exceptional employee benefits package!Competitive industry pay100% employer-paid medical insurance premiumHSA with employer contributionsDental and vision coverage optionsPaid holidaysPaid vacation and sick leaveCompany funded 401(k) and profit sharing plansEmployee stock ownership plan (ESOP)Life and disability insurancePaid parental leaveDiscretionary bonus eligibilityThe annual pay range for the Engineering Operations Specialist position is $75,000 to $105,000.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 ProvisionEqual Opportunity Employer including Disability and VeteransApplicant Privacy NoticeLearn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.Ref #2705-R