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 University Recruiting Coordinator, you will develop systems that support and drive the screening, interviewing, and hiring of the best intern and new-graduate candidates in the industry. You will work with teams across the company, take ownership of the intern pipeline, and grow SOE and our university recruiting processes accordingly. 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:

• Assist in the development and execution of our hiring process for intern and new-grad roles
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with universities and key engineering student organizations (FSAE, Baja,  IEEE, SWE, etc.) 
• Have ownership over university outreach and facilitate university recruiting events and activities (design reviews, information sessions, etc.)
• Schedule interviews and manage interview logistics across the company for intern roles 
• Review resumes for intern and new-grad candidates 
• Produce reports and analytics for hiring and recruiting meetings 
• Extend offers to intern candidates and participate in the negotiation of offers for new-grad candidates 
• Iterate on existing infrastructure for university recruiting and outreach
• Support and attend interviews and make sure candidates have a great interview experience 
• Manage third-party university recruiting pipelines (Handshake, Simplicity, etc.) 
• Partner with the Recruiting and People Operations teams on DEI initiatives and inclusivity strategies

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Physics, Business, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Psychology, or related field) 
• Exceptional people and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• High level of empathy and patience for others 
• Conceptual understanding of when peak recruiting seasons are for intern and new-grad talent 
• Ability to analytically think about and evaluate technical and non-technical skill sets

What Would Be Useful:

• Experience with in-house university recruiting for engineering, software, or technology roles 
• General interest in learning about engineering challenges 
• Curiosity for technology, electronics, and hardware/software systems 
• Comfort with interfacing directly with engineering hiring managers and executives 
• Experience with at least one ATS system (preferably Greenhouse or a related system)
• Excellent analytical and planning capabilities, with creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
• Familiarity with the different engineering student organizations that we target for outreach and events

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, CA
• 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.

Benefits:

• Compensation range of $65,000-$75,000 + 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
• 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.