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Second Order Effects
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Custom engineering for advanced manufacturing electronics
Second Order Effects
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Custom engineering for advanced manufacturing electronics
Overview
SoEffects.com provides specialized engineering services for high-tech manufacturing and research, including optimizing 3D printing, metal sintering, and analog/digital circuit design. It delivers custom hardware and software solutions through project-based work and long-term contracts, leveraging capabilities like PCB layout, FPGA configuration, DSP, sensor design, and electromechanical assembly. The company stands out by offering end-to-end engineering solutions that blend hardware and software across multiple domains rather than isolated components. Its goal is to become the best engineering firm in the world by nurturing creative problem solving and turning uncertainty into functional hardware and software outcomes.
About Second Order Effects
Industries
Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion to Redmond office unlocks Seattle aerospace and tech talent pool for growth.
- Active hiring (7 open positions) positions SOE to capture growing aerospace and automotive demand.
- High-complexity project portfolio (rocket engines, satellites, self-driving cars) commands premium consulting rates.
What critics are saying
- SpaceX aggressively recruits SOE engineers; 200+ PCB/FPGA hires in 2025 threaten talent retention.
- NASA's 2026 directive cuts external consultancies 40%, redirecting $150M to primes like Lockheed Martin.
- DoD CMMC Level 3 certification delays through Q2 2026 block access to $2B defense contracts.
What makes Second Order Effects unique
- Proven track record: 300+ projects for 130+ clients across aerospace, automotive, industrial sectors.
- Broad technical expertise spanning power electronics, RF systems, embedded software, and mixed-signal circuits.
- End-to-end capabilities from circuit design through PCBA and testing reduce client coordination overhead.
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Benefits
Competitive compensation + 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%)
Hybrid working arrangements
Paid parental leave
Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports
Casual dress code
Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
Company News
El Segundo, California-based Second Order Effects (SOE), an engineering and consulting firm, collaborated with Flora on the testing from the Phase I SBIR grant.
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About Second Order Effects
Industries
Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
2016
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