Senior Systems Integration/Test Software 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 is focused on early stage product development, systems integration, and test programs. The ideal candidate is excited by exposure 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 Senior Systems Integration/Test Software Engineer, you will own all aspects of software development for automated hardware test systems. This includes creating software and tools for the development of hardware, simulation environments, continuous integration setups, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and hardware-out-of-the-loop (HOOTL) systems. You will also be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, from initial concept through release.

What You Will Do:

• Develop automation frameworks and invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of our continuous integration and release system
• Create and test code for aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics projects (including rockets, satellites, robotic systems and more!) using simulated hardware, HITL/HOOTL systems, and a variety of testing environments
• Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting of hardware/software systems
• Analyze test results and root cause bugs that require in-depth investigations by monitoring real-time output and data review tools
• Provide meaningful contributions to clients for environmental test systems and help drive decisions for projects in a variety of different industries

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math or science discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing software in C, C++ or a similar language for engineering hardware and test systems
• Experience with hardware-level software development, including use of timers, interrupts, and hardware peripherals (e.g., SPI controllers, ADCs, bootloaders, debug tools)
• Experience with data acquisition (NI / LabVIEW, Speedgoat, etc.) and analysis (e.g., InfluxDB + Grafana preferred, or proficiency with SciPy, NumPy, pandas, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience building test systems and general computer or test rack hardware (e.g., installing PSUs, SSD/HDDs, RAM, PCI-e devices, and installing software/operating systems)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, etc. (e.g., SPI, CAN, Ethernet, or similar)
• Fluency in Linux, including Bash shell scripting, network troubleshooting, and performance analysis/debugging
• Familiar with various electronic components and comfortable reading circuit design schematics and contributing to hardware design discussions
• Experience with defensive programming, continuous testing and similar high-reliability software development strategies for safety-critical and fault-tolerant systems
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems
• Knowledge of signal processing algorithms and data manipulation for environmental and electrical test systems (e.g., radar, audio, RF systems, etc.)

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. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation + 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SOE is governed on the basis of merit 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.