Test Engineer

El Segundo, CA, United States

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 early stage product development, systems integration, and test programs. Every team member is exposed to a wide variety of problems and can quickly architect, develop, and prototype novel product ideas to test market feasibility. On this team, you will work closely with customers to achieve their end goals while helping develop company infrastructure to improve project outputs as we continue to grow.

Job Overview:

As a Test Engineer, you will take ownership of test projects and campaigns for a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. You will design, assemble, and test custom hardware and electrical systems for our customers and will partner with customers to generate and develop requirements. Additionally, you will support project work and the development of internal infrastructure geared towards maturing the core competencies/capabilities of the I&T team.

What You Will Do:

Design and implement tools that enable our team members to run development tests

Partner with customers in a range of industries to develop requirements and plan out test campaigns to help ensure their mission success

Design, assemble, and test custom hardware, electrical, and mechanical systems for our customers

Operate and understand complex test facility systems using schematics and wiring diagrams

Work with data acquisition systems and control systems to continually improve in-test data recording and usability of the systems

Interpret and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected and assist with root cause analyses for test anomalies or failures

Identify and integrate new test equipment into our facilities and assist in growth plans and optimization within the business, from machine usage to operations

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, related field)

2+ years of applied experience with a demonstrated passion for engineering and technology development

2+ years of experience using test instrumentation and control components such as: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells

Basic knowledge of physics with respect to electricity, magnetism, and electronic circuits

Ability to synthesize critical technical details into risks and actions items

High level of autonomy when solving problems with a willingness to seek out knowledge and assistance when needed

Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal engineering teams and external suppliers and customers

What Would Be Useful:

Experience in team-based design and build projects (e.g., Formula SAE, Solar Car, CubeSat, Rover Challenge, etc.)

Programming skills with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Java) and experience generating maintainable code for applications that interface with test equipment

Experience with automating test systems and test equipment and proficiency with datalogging, and data processing software

Experience with reading and understanding mechanical drawings, datasheets and technical manuals, engineering reports, and electrical schematics

Familiarity with data parsing and data visualization

Experience with control system logic (PID, PLC) for interfacing with test equipment and hardware

Experience with data acquisition hardware and software in hands-on testing environments

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 with continuous testing or related high-reliability software development strategies

Experience with hands-on assembly of basic mechanical systems for customer or internal use

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 $80,000-$110,000 + 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

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports

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.

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