Staff Engineer, Early Engagement

Second Order Effects(29 days ago)

El Segundo, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$172,640 - $205,010Engineering

About this role

A Staff Engineer on the Early Engagement team acts as SOE's senior technical authority for the front end of complex system development, helping translate client needs into clear technical direction. The role provides expert judgment in ambiguous problem spaces and contributes to the firm's long-term technical practices and growth.

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Required Skills

Client Engagement
Systems Architecture
Requirements Discovery
Trade Studies
Risk Management
Cross-Functional Alignment
Technical Mentoring
Strategic Leadership
Systems Engineering
Custom Electronics

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
Graduate Degree Preferred
Export Control Eligibility (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

About Second Order Effects

soeffects.com

soeffects.com — "The engineer's engineer" — is a technical blog and resource hub that publishes deep-dive articles, tutorials, and practical tooling for software and systems engineers. It focuses on performance optimization, debugging, scalable architecture, and developer tooling, translating complex engineering problems into actionable solutions. Engineers and teams use its content to sharpen practices, adopt proven patterns, and access hands‑on guidance for building and operating reliable systems.