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Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA

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Systems Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to own projects across SOE. The Systems Engineer will work with other engineers and project management to design efficient technical processes and implement them across multiple engineering projects. On a day to day basis, this role will keep track of deliverables, risk, and scope for projects and will be responsible for ensuring project delivery by bridging communication between engineering, customers, other departments.

Responsibilities:

Manage requirements and system architecture design for multiple projects
Drive action items with engineering and customer teams while maintaining and developing systems for requirements tracking and communication
Facilitate and lead the creation of project budgets, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, task prioritization, and integration plans
Work with project teams to develop processes and best practices to help deliver quality products
Track multiple engineering project schedules and project budgets (e.g., scope, timeline, material costs, and budget details)
Research and recommend project management policies, principles, and practices
Prepare reports and other associated systems for project and/or program documentation

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, related field)
2+ years of applied experience with engineering projects and system design
Ability to recognize project risk, scope creep, and missing critical requirements
Familiar with the execution and labor breakdown of engineering projects; well-versed in the required skills to execute engineering projects involving end-to-end electrical system design
Familiar with project engineering tools like Smartsheet, Confluence, Jira, and Trello; ability to implement low-overhead systems track work and effort
Highly organized and responsive

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Master’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, related field)
Working experience in highly technical electrical engineering project management capacity, spanning a range of products and industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, etc.)
Experience with electrical engineering design work and strong knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, power electronics, analog control and discrete logic design, as well as related mechanical systems and packaging for aerospace, automotive, and/or consumer electronics products
Experience with aerospace and EMI/EMC standards and knowledge of radiation effects
Experience with automated test systems or qualification testing for aerospace or automotive
Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and signal analysis
Familiarity with quality control systems such as AS9100 or ISO
Comfortable with Linux systems and desktop environments

Additional Requirements:

Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, CA
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Second Order Effects is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SOE is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications 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.