Lead Integration & Test Engineer

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:

The Systems Integration and Test team (I&T) is focused on validating, integrating, verifying, and qualifying SOE designs. I&T takes ownership of end-to-end projects and works closely with project teams and customers to learn designs and use cases.  Every team member works to understand a wide variety of problems in new or legacy designs and can architect systematic means of implementing & testing solutions. Team members emphasize reusability, automation, and developing hardware and software infrastructure to serve internal and external customers as efficiently as possible.

Job Overview:

As a Lead Test Engineer, you will take ownership over the development and execution of novel test projects and campaigns for a range of industries. This will require you to work in multidisciplinary project teams and to help develop and promote the standard for what exceptional Test output should look like. In this role, you will be expected to represent the Test discipline at SOE and lead projects by providing guidance and feedback to engineers on the I&T team and developing infrastructure and tools to enable the growth of the team. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development of custom electromechanical test systems for customers in a variety of industries, including aerospace, renewable energy, and medical devices 
• Work with hardware, firmware and software teams to understand device-under-test functionality, coverage, edge cases, and testing requirements in order to architect test system designs
• Develop and maintain infrastructure geared towards improving the efficiency of the Integration & Test team
• Develop test programs, lead test readiness reviews, and perform test campaigns on complex electromechanical systems
• Partner with internal and external customers to lead the development and execution of test systems and campaigns, ensuring customer success and engagement throughout the project
• Mentor and guide the I&T team’s technical skill set
• Support Business Development (BD) efforts, which include generating and reviewing estimates for project efforts and assessing the scope of new work 

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, related field)
• 2+ years of of experience developing and building custom electromechanical hardware test systems (eg HITLs, SILs) and/or designing test campaigns for aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial industries
• Strong ability to synthesize and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, both internal and external
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Depth in at least one core engineering discipline (Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical) 
• Ability to autonomously develop an understanding of engineering areas outside of immediate expertise by utilizing different strategies (research, first principles, asking for help etc.)
• Basic knowledge of physics with respect to electricity, magnetism, and electronic circuits
• Experience selecting and working with data acquisition systems and control systems to continually improve in-test data recording and usability of the systems 
• Experience in any common MCAD and ECAD tools

What Would Be Useful:

• Experience with Python, C++, object oriented programming
• Versed in qualification testing for aerospace or automotive products; familiarity with aerospace environmental testing such as thermal cycling, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of electronics
• Experience with common rack-mount systems, optical breadboards, t-slot systems
• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, database management
• Experience with hands-on assembly of basic electromechanical systems
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components such as: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells

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.

Benefits:

• Compensation range of $111,960-$139,950 + 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%)
• Flexible work from home policy
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
• 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.