Senior Technical Project Lead

4 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Second Order Effects Full time
Transforming Uncertainty into Reality

We are seeking a skilled Senior Technical Project Lead to join our team at Second Order Effects.

About Us

As an engineering consulting firm, we specialize in transforming uncertainty into fully functional hardware and software. Our team of experts works on projects across various stages of development, from analysis and prototype building to taking products to market.

Our Mission

We solve high-impact problems across multiple 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 worldwide.

What We Do

We prioritize others, build the right thing, welcome difficulty, and play the long game. With over 250+ projects completed, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients across the globe.

The Role

  • Lead teams to build innovative solutions in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, medical devices, and more.
  • Drive client and internal communication, ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Manage project budgets, resourcing, and schedules across multiple teams and projects.
  • Forecast project performance and identify potential risks.
  • Assist in the screening of candidates and contractors.
  • Participate in the development of internal PM tools, policies, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, Management, Business, or related fields.
  • 5-7+ years of experience working as a technical project manager in a related field.
  • Familiarity with labor breakdowns and execution of engineering projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills on technical topics.
  • Ability to identify project risk, scope creep, and missing critical requirements.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, etc.

Salary Range

$145,140 - $186,610 + equity incentive plan per annum.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours and remote work policy.
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage.
  • Unlimited paid time off policy, 11x paid company holidays, 12x paid sick days.
  • 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%).
  • Generous paid parental leave.
  • Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports.
  • Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen.

Additional Requirements

  • Applicant must be willing to work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, California, USA.
  • Applicant must be eligible to work on ITAR projects.

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.


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