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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 high-impact 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 won't build is weapons.
Founded in 2016, Second Order Effects has 50+ employees (and counting!) in offices in El Segundo, California and Redmond, Washington. We've 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.com!
Job Overview: As an Electrical Engineering , you will play a hands-on role in designing, developing, and testing solutions for customer-facing projects. In this role, you will take technical ownership over key components, rapidly prototype ideas, and participate in the hardware development process from ideation to production. Whether it's laying out a custom PCB, debugging firmware on a prototype board, or integrating embedded systems, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you know—and quickly level up on what you don't. This is designed to accelerate your technical growth, giving you the chance to make measurable contributions while building a strong foundation in professional engineering practices.
What You Will Do:
Ownership:
Contribute to the design of electrical and embedded systems for customers across various industries
Technical Mentorship:
Partner closely with a mentor who will provide technical guidance, feedback, and support throughout the entire
Hardware Development:
Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and electrical prototyping
Test & Validation:
Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.) to perform board bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level debugging
Embedded Systems:
Write and debug embedded C code or HDL (e.g., Verilog/VHDL)
What You Will Need:
Current enrollment in college (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field)
First or second year circuits classes and knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals
Familiarity with at least one programming (e.g., Python, C, C++, R, etc.) or hardware description (e.g., Verilog, VHDL)
Demonstrated passion and curiosity for electrical engineering
Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to overcome technical challenges
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills; ability to explain design decisions and component selections
Experience with one or more of the following: analog circuits, mixed-signal designs, embedded programming, RF, power electronics, or optical systems development
What Would Be Useful:
Experience in team-based design and build projects (e.g., Formula SAE, Solar Car, CubeSat, Rover Challenge, etc.)
Experience with analog small-signal circuit design (filters, op-amp circuits, signal conditioning) and/or power electronics designs: regulators, load drivers, supply filters, protection circuitry
Experience in any common ECAD tool, such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, PADS, EAGLE, etc.
Experience with circuit simulation using LTspice, Pspice, or similar programs
Benefits:
Compensation range of $69,350-$69,850
Flexible work hours and work from home policy
100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
Accrued paid time off policy, accrued sick days policy, and paid company holidays
401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
Housing stipend bonus
Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be able to commit to a 12 to 16 week between
May 18, 2026 to September 11, 2026
Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in Redmond, Washington, USA
Applicant must be eligible to work on export controlled projects
Job Type: Full-time (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. , lawful permanent 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 don't meet 100% of the 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 , , , , /, veteran status, status, , sexual , , marital status, mental or physical , or any other legally protected status.
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 high-impact 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 won't build is weapons.
Founded in 2016, Second Order Effects has 50+ employees (and counting!) in offices in El Segundo, California and Redmond, Washington. We've 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.com!
Job Overview: As an Electrical Engineering , you will play a hands-on role in designing, developing, and testing solutions for customer-facing projects. In this role, you will take technical ownership over key components, rapidly prototype ideas, and participate in the hardware development process from ideation to production. Whether it's laying out a custom PCB, debugging firmware on a prototype board, or integrating embedded systems, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you know—and quickly level up on what you don't. This is designed to accelerate your technical growth, giving you the chance to make measurable contributions while building a strong foundation in professional engineering practices.
What You Will Do:
Ownership:
Contribute to the design of electrical and embedded systems for customers across various industries
Technical Mentorship:
Partner closely with a mentor who will provide technical guidance, feedback, and support throughout the entire
Hardware Development:
Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and electrical prototyping
Test & Validation:
Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.) to perform board bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level debugging
Embedded Systems:
Write and debug embedded C code or HDL (e.g., Verilog/VHDL)
What You Will Need:
Current enrollment in college (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field)
First or second year circuits classes and knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals
Familiarity with at least one programming (e.g., Python, C, C++, R, etc.) or hardware description (e.g., Verilog, VHDL)
Demonstrated passion and curiosity for electrical engineering
Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to overcome technical challenges
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills; ability to explain design decisions and component selections
Experience with one or more of the following: analog circuits, mixed-signal designs, embedded programming, RF, power electronics, or optical systems development
What Would Be Useful:
Experience in team-based design and build projects (e.g., Formula SAE, Solar Car, CubeSat, Rover Challenge, etc.)
Experience with analog small-signal circuit design (filters, op-amp circuits, signal conditioning) and/or power electronics designs: regulators, load drivers, supply filters, protection circuitry
Experience in any common ECAD tool, such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, PADS, EAGLE, etc.
Experience with circuit simulation using LTspice, Pspice, or similar programs
Benefits:
Compensation range of $69,350-$69,850
Flexible work hours and work from home policy
100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
Accrued paid time off policy, accrued sick days policy, and paid company holidays
401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
Housing stipend bonus
Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be able to commit to a 12 to 16 week between
May 18, 2026 to September 11, 2026
Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in Redmond, Washington, USA
Applicant must be eligible to work on export controlled projects
Job Type: Full-time (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. , lawful permanent 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 don't meet 100% of the 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 , , , , /, veteran status, status, , sexual , , marital status, mental or physical , or any other legally protected status.