Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Company Overview:

Second Order Effects (“SOE”) is an engineering consulting firm that transforms uncertainty into fully functional hardware and software. We work on projects at all stages of development; we perform analysis, build prototypes, and take products to market. Our team solves high-impact problems across numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial automation, biomedical, and green energy. Our designs control rocket engines, manage satellite communications, instrument fusion reactors, and are enjoyed by consumers around the world. The only thing we won’t build is weapons.

Founded in 2016, Second Order Effects has 50+ employees (and counting!) in offices in El Segundo, California and Redmond, Washington. We’ve worked with 130+ clients on 250+ projects as a partner, on retainer, or on demand.

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’s Technical Operations team helps to turn complex ideas into reality by providing hands-on support to our clients and engineering core. The team employs a diverse array of skills to ensure the successful execution of projects, including soldering, PCBA rework, prototyping, harnessing, and assembly. On this team, you will be exposed to a wide variety of problems, take ownership over process improvement initiatives, and will create a better workplace for everyone at SOE.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, you will participate in the prototyping, production, and testing of projects across multiple industries (aerospace, automotive, robotics, etc.), subsequently enabling the successful execution of these projects. The best-paths forward on SOE projects often need to be learned and invented on the spot, so ideally you will be a tenacious problem-solver who is passionate about taking ownership of tasks and carrying them through project completion. In this role, you will help the team build out capabilities by learning new skills and concepts and communicating that knowledge to others.

What You Will Do:

• Assemble, solder, inspect, program, and test electronic components (e.g., PCBAs, test racks, and custom hardware), wiring harnesses, and other assemblies
• Assist in the testing of electronic and electro-mechanical systems and related subsystems
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design and prototype solutions to technical problems; assist engineers with assembling, testing and modifying hardware
• Troubleshoot faulty equipment and repair to full functionality
• Create and document procedures for testing, assembly, and related processes
• Provide feedback on test plans and technical drawings
• Review tasks for quality and conformance to documented standards
• Champion safe work practices and improve all safety procedures
• Maintain a constant improvement and waste reduction mindset
• Come up with creative solutions to complex problems

What You Will Need: 

• High school diploma or GED with:
  • Some application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or internships) 
  • Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree or Trade School certification
    • OR 5+ years of experience in a professional or Military technical role (please submit Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) document if this applies to you)
• Expertise with testing electronic systems and familiarity with environmental test systems
• Experience with soldering surface mount (SMT) and through hole components down to 0201 package size
• Ability to read, understand, and edit technical drawings & reports and identify trends in failure modes
• Proficiency in creating process, technical instructions, and documentation for engineering systems    
• Experience with manufacturing processes (e.g., PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, machining, conformal coat, etc)

What Would Be Useful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with experience applying skills outside of the classroom
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, ICs, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and basic programming of these
• Expertise in documenting and implementing complex and difficult rework in the electrical and/or mechanical realms
• Practical understanding of how different engineering disciplines interact with one another (e.g., Hardware, Mechanical, Firmware, and Software)
• Experience with automated test systems or qualification testing for aerospace or automotive products  
• IPC CID, CID+ certification

Benefits

• Compensation range of $98,490-$129,590 + equity incentive plan
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy 
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
• Unlimited paid time off policy, 11x paid company holidays, 12x paid sick days
• 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
• Generous paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports
• Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen

Additional Requirements

• 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
• 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.

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.