Job Opportunity: Senior Electrical Engineer at Second Order Effects

Company Overview

Second Order Effects (SOE) is a leading engineering consulting firm that transforms uncertainty into fully functional hardware and software solutions. We work on projects at all development stages, from analysis to prototype building and product market launches. Our team tackles high-impact problems across multiple industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial automation, biomedical, and green energy. Our sophisticated designs control rocket engines, manage satellite communications, and instrument fusion reactors, reaching consumers globally. The only thing we don't build is weapons.

Founded in 2016, Second Order Effects has grown to 50+ employees across our offices in El Segundo, California, and Redmond, Washington. So far, we've successfully worked with over 130 clients on more than 300 projects as partners, retainers, or on-demand consultants. Interested in joining us? Learn more at .

Team Overview

The Electrical Engineering (EE) team at SOE is our core functional group, known for delivering innovative, reliable electrical solutions. Composed of experienced professionals, our team excels in diverse areas such as analog circuits, mixed-signal designs, embedded programming, RF, power electronics, and optical systems. This expertise enables us to support varied clients and provide our engineers with rich opportunities for growth. From consumer gaming electronics to space-rated motor control systems, our projects span the full spectrum of engineering and product development.

Job Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design, architect, and implement complex electrical systems for clients across various industries. You'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor team members, and ensure the delivery of exceptional electrical project outputs. Additionally, you'll contribute strategically to the growth of the Electrical Engineering team and the company by developing essential infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement electronic systems and circuitry for industries including aerospace, renewable energy, robotics, and medical devices.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure to enhance the EE team's efficiency.
• Mentor and guide team members to improve their skills and core competencies.
• Break down complex electrical systems into manageable tasks and ensure technical excellence.
• Partner with clients for requirements generation, ensuring client engagement and success throughout projects.
• Perform component selection and trade studies to meet design requirements.
• Capture schematics, design PCB layouts, and create component symbols and footprints.
• Conduct design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Business Development (BD) efforts by generating and reviewing project estimates and assessing new work scopes.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to expand SOE’s EE capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing custom electronic systems.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams through hardware design projects from inception to completion.
• Expert in end-to-end electronics design from requirements generation through schematic, layout, fabrication, and hardware bring-up.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience decomposing complex problems into systems manageable by a cross-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in at least one ECAD tool (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, PADS, EAGLE).
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, DFM/DFA practices, and IPC/JEDEC standards.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of electronic systems.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
• Experience in a startup, tech, or consulting environment with multiple concurrent responsibilities.
• Technical project management or customer-facing leadership experience in engineering, production, or R&D settings.
• Proficiency in C/C++ firmware development or Verilog HDL development.
• Experience in designing high-density, high-layer-count PCBs for aerospace, automotive, medical, or other high