Compensation Overview

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:

Our People Operations Team is devoted to growing an exemplary community by fostering a thriving company culture in which people are heard, valued, and supported. The People Operations team constructs and delivers a rewarding candidate experience, recruiting top talent across a variety of disciplines. We embrace unique experiences and perspectives and facilitate employee growth. We are the team that supports the team. 

Job Overview:

As a People Operations Intern, you will support a variety of People Operations efforts across the company in areas such as recruiting, compensation, employee development, and community enhancement. Ideally, you are unafraid of gaining exposure to a wide variety of problems and have a tenacious attitude towards problem-solving and project execution.

What You Will Do:

• Report to a mentor who will be responsible for feedback and learning— mentors will also assign tasks and projects to work closely with the teams
• Collaborate with our operations and engineering teams on key people initiatives
• Assist with projects within recruiting, compensation, employee development, and community enhancement
• Schedule and coordinate calls, meetings, and interviews (for virtual and on-site events)
• List and manage job postings across various sites and tools
• Organize company-wide projects and lead events for other intern groups
• Produce reports and analytics for People Operations and other teams

What You Will Need:

• Current enrollment in college or Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Communications, Economics, Finance, Psychology, or related field)
• Exceptional people and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• High level of empathy and patience with others
• High level of organization and attention to detail

What Would Be Useful:

• Excellent analytical and planning capabilities, with creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience in a small-business/startup/tech/consulting environment
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, CRM tools, and ATS
• Curiosity for technology, electronics, and hardware/software systems (previous exposure to engineering teams or electronics is NOT required) 

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must be available for the entire duration of the internship, September 9, 2024 to December 20, 2024
• 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, read the description for more details on ITAR
• 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:

• Competitive compensation of $66,400 per year on a salary basis 
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
• Paid holidays and accrue paid time off and sick days policy
• 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
• Flexable work from home scheduling
• Housing stipend 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.