Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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$ 151100 - 183400
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Job Description
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 highimpact 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 wont build is weapons.
Founded in 2016 Second Order Effects has 50 employees (and counting! in offices in El Segundo California and Redmond Washington. Weve worked with >130 clients on > 300 projects as a partner on retainer or on demand.
How do we do this We empower others build the right thing lead with curiosity and own the outcome. Learn more at soeffects!
Team Overview:
Mechanical engineering at SOE is a growth discipline but still rooted in the pioneering spirit that has driven us from the start. From our early innovations like RF combiners featuring custom coppertungsten elements and phasedarray speakers in acousticallyoptimized enclosures the close coupling between electrical and mechanical design persists as a cornerstone of our company. As our projects become more ambitious and complex our mechanical engineering team continues to rise to the challenge.
Being part of the mechanical engineering team is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic growth focused environment where we thrive on collaboration interdisciplinary learning continuous personal and professional development. We take ownership of our work and support one another through that growth. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Job Overview:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be part of a core SOE team and support all of the projects by designing enclosures mechanisms and custom parts for customers. Ideally you are forward thinking and have solid experience carrying projects from whiteboard design through fabrication and test. Additionally you must effectively communicate technical concepts to all audiences and balance creativity and technical foundations as innovation requires both.
What You Will Do:
- Ownthe technical direction of mechanical projects aligning different engineering disciplines (Electrical Embedded Integration & Test etc. and customers towards shared solutions
- Guide the design development prototyping and testing of mechanical systems and components ensuring they meet all performance quality and safety standards
- Provide handson guidance to the engineering team offering technical support mentorship strategic planning resource management
- Perform complex mechanical assessments (Structural Thermal and Fluid Dynamics) design and model complex integrated 3D assemblies and produce robust engineering drawings
- Partner with Business Development (BD) to identify new opportunities and scope new business
We aim to provide a profile of someone who would thrive in this role. Even if this doesnt perfectly match your background we encourage you to apply! SOE values diverse experiences and nontraditional career paths.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelors Degreein Mechanical Engineering Physics Math or a related field
- 7 years of experience in mechatronics engineering including design analysis and project management
- Expertise in electromechanical systems including kinematics dynamics sensors actuators controllers motordriven mechanisms and robotics
- Strong design and spatial reasoning skills proficiency in CAD software GD&T frameworks and exposure across multiple manufacturing processes such as machining injection molding and 3D printing
- Ability to analyze and characterize electromechanical systems using classical and computational methods
- Handson experience with microcontrollers PLC programming and integrating instruments (IMUs encoders power systems etc. for control and automation
- Proven ability to manage projects lead teams and collaborate crossfunctionally with mechanical test and electrical engineers
- Strong problemsolving communication and leadership skills to drive technical optimize designs and deliver robust scalable solutions in a fastpaced environment
What Would Be Useful:
- Provenability to lead teambased design and project management working across disciplines to drive technical .
- Experience with firmware/embedded aspects of robotic systems including motor controllers ROS and signal integration (GPIO serial analog digital)
- Strong analytical skills in backoftheenvelope calculations FEA and CAD modeling for design validation
- Ability to assess and estimate structural loading from environmental factors
- Experience with structural and thermal testing of electromechanical assemblies
- Proficiency in cabling wiring power communications and monitoring components for complex system integration
Benefits:
- Compensation range of $151100$183400 equity incentive plan
- Flexible work hours and work from home policy
- 100 employerpaid 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:
- Applicantmust be willing to work 40 hours a week onsite in El Segundo California USA
- Applicant must be eligible to work on export controlled projects
- Job Type: Fulltime (Salary)
Export Control Requirements:
- To conform with U.S. Government export control regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 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 dont 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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Senior IC
Employment Type
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