Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 1/15/2025

Second Order Effects

Second Order Effects

51-200 employees

Engineering solutions for 3D printing and circuits

Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$135k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity Incentive Plan

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

Must work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, California.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
GD&T
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, related field)
  • 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design, analysis, and project management
  • Strong design and spatial reasoning skills to break down complex systems into workable elements for layout, mechanisms, and components that align with design for manufacturability and assembly standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) and GD&T frameworks/standards
  • Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes, including machining, injection molding, water jetting, electro-discharge machining, and 3D printing
  • Proven ability to manage projects and teams, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
  • 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
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee mechanical projects, collaborating with other engineering disciplines and customers to plan, coordinate, and deliver results.
  • Guide the design and development of mechanical systems and components, ensuring they meet all performance, quality, and safety standards.
  • Perform complex mechanical assessments (Structural, Thermal, and Fluid Dynamics) to optimize designs.
  • Provide hands-on guidance to the engineering team, offering technical support, mentorship, strategic planning, resource management, and business support.
  • Design and model complex integrated 3D assemblies and produce robust engineering drawings
  • Develop prototypes and oversee testing to validate design integrity, compare simulation models, identify issues, and implement solutions.
  • Communicate designs, analyses, solutions, ideas, challenges, and progress effectively and accurately to the team and customers

SoEffects.com specializes in providing advanced engineering solutions across various industries, focusing on optimizing 3D printing processes, metal sintering, and designing both analog and digital circuits. Their services include creating automated test systems for electromechanical products, custom sensor and transducer design, and digital signal processing (DSP). By utilizing their expertise in PCB layout design and FPGA configuration, they help clients enhance product performance and lower costs. Unlike many competitors, SoEffects.com emphasizes tailored solutions that meet specific client needs, ensuring high-quality results that deliver significant value. The company's goal is to become the leading engineering firm globally by fostering creativity and problem-solving within their team, promoting collaboration, and continuously improving their processes to turn uncertainty into effective hardware and software solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for custom sensors in electric vehicles boosts growth potential.
  • Industry 4.0 increases need for DSP expertise, benefiting the company.
  • Advancements in metal sintering improve production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms specializing in digital transformation.
  • Rapid technological advancements may require significant R&D investment.
  • Economic downturns could reduce budgets for engineering consultancy services.

What makes Second Order Effects unique

  • Specializes in optimizing 3D printing and metal sintering processes for efficiency.
  • Offers custom sensor and transducer design for precise data collection.
  • Expertise in PCB layout and FPGA configuration enhances product performance.

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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