Mechanical Engineer: Space & Advanced Systems

Second Order Effects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Second Order Effects, Inc.

Equity in incubated companies

Health insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k)

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

EV charging at LAX

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Second Order Effects is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement high-performance electro-mechanical systems across aerospace, renewable energy, medical devices, and more. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver robust, scalable solutions for mission-critical challenges.

The role emphasizes end-to-end design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, with on-site work in El Segundo, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems (e.g., avionics, motor-driven mechanisms, robotics, consumer electronics).
• Strong CAD skills and understanding of GD&T frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, architecture, and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Own the design, development, prototyping, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems and components, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Work closely with internal teams and external customers to build solutions across multiple industries.
• Perform complex mechanical assessments (Structural, Thermal, Manufacturability) and model 3D assemblies, producing robust documentation.
• Assess design risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field

Tools

OnShape

SolidWorks

Job description

Second Order Effects is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement high-performance electro-mechanical systems across aerospace, renewable energy, medical devices, and more. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver robust, scalable solutions for mission-critical challenges.

The role emphasizes end-to-end design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, with on-site work in El Segundo, California.