Company Overview:

Second Order Effects (SOE) is an engineering consultancy that transforms uncertainty into fully functional hardware and software. We work on projects at various stages of development and scope; we perform analysis, build prototypes, and take products to market. Our cross-disciplinary team solves critical problems across numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial automation, biomedical, green energy, and marine. Our designs control rocket engines, manage satellite communications, generate safety-overrides for self-driving cars, and are enjoyed by consumers around the world.

Founded in 2016, Second Order Effects has 90+ employees (and counting!) in offices in El Segundo, California and Redmond, Washington. We’ve worked with 90+ clients on 250+ projects as a partner, on a retainer, or on demand, all of which have no involvement with weapons.

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

Team Overview:

SOE Seattle is Second Order Effects’ first expansion office. Established in January 2022, SOE Seattle’s goals are to build an office with skills in mixed signal electrical design, signal processing firmware, and sensor systems. As an early member of the team, you will be pivotal in the success of this office and future expansions.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Systems Integration/Test Software Engineer, you will own the development, maintenance, and deployment of SOE’s software library for custom test equipment.  You will interface with teams across both offices, design and test custom electrical systems, and will build internal infrastructure with respect to software best practices. Ideally, you are an enthusiastic problem solver who can create and implement creative technical strategies to ensure overall project success. 

What You Will Do:

• Develop automation frameworks and invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of our continuous integration and release system
• Create and test code for aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics projects (including rockets, satellites, robotic systems and more!) using simulated hardware, HITL/HOOTL systems, and a variety of testing environments
• Develop software for hardware systems to evaluate the performance of custom hardware
• Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting of hardware/software systems
• Analyze test results and root cause bugs that require in-depth investigations by monitoring real-time output and data review tools
• Provide meaningful contributions to clients for environmental test systems and help drive decisions for projects in a variety of different industries
• Design and maintain standard software to be deployed on automated test systems

What You Will Need:

• 6+ years experience in a software engineering or software design, or engineering role (including internship, curricular, and project team experience)
• Experience with Python or C++
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, technology, math, or science discipline
• Proven track record of project ownership
• High level of autonomy when solving problems with a willingness to seek out knowledge and assistance when needed
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal engineering teams and external suppliers and customers
• Experience with hands-on assembly of basic mechanical systems for customer or internal use
• Experience in software development lifecycle
• Experience in supporting, maintaining, and documenting software functionality
• Familiarity with version control software (e.g. Git)
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software in hands-on testing environments
• Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers through software development

What Would Be Useful:

• Experience with reading and understanding mechanical drawings, datasheets and technical manuals, engineering reports, and electrical schematics
• Experience with control system logic (PID, PLC) for interfacing with test equipment and hardware
• Experience developing a mechanical- or electrical-based product through a full design cycle, from development and prototyping to manufacturing and testing
• Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical or electrical engineering principles
• Experience integrating software into hardware
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems, with emphasis on multicore systems and/or lightweight embedded systems
• Knowledge or experience in aerospace, medical, or automotive electrical systems, assembly, and test

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to work 40 hours a week on-site in Redmond, Washington, 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 $120,000-$160,000 + 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
• & 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.