Company Overview:

Interested in working on electric skateboards one month and human- rated rocket engine controllers the next?

Second Order Effects (SOE) is an engineering consulting firm that turns uncertainty into functional hardware and software. Founded in 2016, SOE has 50+ employees in El Segundo, CA and Redmond, WA and has worked with over 130 clients on 300+ projects (learn more by checking out some of our case studies). We handle all development stages: analysis, prototyping, and market launch. Our team solves high-impact problems in automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial automation, biomedical, and green energy.  The only thing we won’t build is weapons.

How do we do this? We prioritize others, build the right thing, welcome difficulty, and play the long game. Learn more about our values at soeffects.com/about!

Team Overview:

The Electrical Engineering (EE) functional team at SOE delivers innovative electrical solutions across various industries. Our experts in analog circuits, mixed-signal designs, embedded systems, and power electronics strive for excellence in every project. Our network of diverse customers provide extraordinary opportunities for rapid personal and team growth.

Job Overview:

As an Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible first and foremost for the mentorship and success of your team - following this responsibility, job duties can range between any of the following. During the interview process, we’ll work with you to find the areas in which you will be the most successful at SOE! The ideal candidate will wear many of these hats:

  • Diving deep into day- to- day engineering to help ensure consistent quality and a strong technical team
  • Managing projects, programs, and/or project managers to ensure project success and efficient execution though scope and budget management
  • Partnering with the Business Development team to explore and secure new projects, broadening our reach in the industry
  • Growing the SOE team through hiring and sourcing
  • Improving the discipline of Electrical Engineering at SOE through its functional team, including developing new infrastructure

If this sounds like something that excites you - apply below or look at other opportunities at soeffects.com/careers!

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field)
  • 7+ years in an electrical engineering design role for aerospace, hardware development, medical devices, renewable energy, or a related industry
  • 5+ years in a technical project management or leadership role in an engineering, production, or R&D environment 
  • 3+ years of experience managing, mentoring, and guiding engineers in the design and development of novel electrical systems 
  • Be a seasoned professional in full-cycle electronics design, an exceptional communicator, and an accomplished manager of engineering projects with novel technical requirements

What Would Be Useful:

  • Master’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Physics, or related field)  
  • Experience working in a startup/tech/consulting environment, prioritizing and managing numerous responsibilities concurrently
  • Familiarity with one or more aviation/aerospace, medical, automotive, or industrial certification processes, including DO-178C, DO-160, ISO 26262, IEC 60601
  • Experience with C/C++ firmware development or Verilog HDL development

Additional Requirements:

  • Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, California, USA
  • Applicant must be eligible to work on ITAR projects
  • Job Type: Full-time (Salary)

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Benefits:

  • Compensation range of $145,140-$191,790 + equity incentive plan
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
  • Flexible paid time off policy + 11 paid holidays + 12 paid sick days
  • 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
  • Flexible work from home policy 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
  • Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports
  • Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
  • & more!

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply!

Second Order Effects is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SOE is governed on the basis of excellence and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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