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Open nowPosted 103 days ago

Rotational Operations Program

Second Order Effects6 open roles

Pay
$71,900 – $96,850 a year
Where
El Segundo, CA
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The Rotational Operations Program is a 24-month track for new or recent graduates who are looking to develop a robust operational toolkit and develop clarity on their own goals and interests. Because we're both an engineering solutions firm and a technical incubator, the operators in this role will get exposure to problems most new grads don't see until years into their career: developing operational infrastructure, raising capital, standing up legal entities, building go-to-market from scratch, and managing supply chains for hardware that doesn't exist yet.

You'll rotate through three 8-month assignments across SOE's operations, working directly with the leadership team to make a business level impact. By the end of each rotation, you will confidently be able to stand up and operate the core work of that function and will have delivered a major infrastructure effort or external deliverable. You will report directly to functional leadership and interface regularly with the executive team.

At the end of 24 months, you'll be positioned for one of two paths: Move into a permanent role at SOE or one of our portfolio companies, with more context on the business than anyone else at your level. Move into your next role elsewhere (whether corporate strategy, ops, business school, or a startup you want to build yourself) with a concrete, well-rounded operating skill set and real, results oriented work to point to.

Available Rotations: Finance & Modeling: Build and maintain financial models, support budgeting and forecasting, help prepare board and investor materials, get exposure to how a portfolio of companies at different stages actually manages cash and runway. People Ops & Recruiting: Develop, improve, and implement first principles based policies and programs, facilitate the recruiting pipeline for key roles end to end (sourcing, screening, interview coordination), and support employee programing from onboarding to offboarding. Business Development & Client Success: Interface directly with clients ranging from high profile fortune 500's to solo startup operators. Develop proficiency in pipeline management, proposal development, account relationships, and program success, all while developing your own network and understanding of engineering development. Product & Marketing: Work on positioning, content, and go-to-market execution for SOE and portfolio companies. Get exposure to how a technical consulting firm and its spinouts communicate value to very different audiences. Learn to measure market response and pivot rapidly to deliver results. Biz Ops & Supply Chain: Get into the operational mechanics that keep hardware-adjacent projects moving (vendor management, logistics, and procurement) and the operational problem-solving that can only be learned on the job. Legal, Contracting & Compliance: Support contract review and triage, NDA processing, IP documentation and protection, entity and compliance housekeeping across SOE and its portfolio companies, and get early exposure to how a company protects itself as it scales. Program Management: Ensure program goals are met by integrating into the technical team, owning system level alignment with client needs. This role involves not just monitoring progress, but also jumping in where needed to reduce risk and ensure client success. Custom: Let us know what you want to learn, and we'll do our best to scope work that allows you to develop proficiency in that function.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (Business, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field) or equivalent experience Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under ambiguity (coursework, prior internships, campus leadership, or work experience all count) Proficiency with core productivity tools (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentation software) at a level sufficient to produce professional deliverables without heavy oversight Willingness and ability to relocate to the El Segundo area for the duration of the program Eligible to work on ITAR projects Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Requirements: Prior internship, co-op, or part-time work experience in any of the six rotation areas (finance, recruiting/HR, business development, product/marketing, operations/supply chain, or legal/compliance) Coursework or independent projects involving financial modeling, data analysis, or basic scripting (Excel modeling, SQL, Python, or similar) Experience in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment: a startup, small business, family operation, or founder-run student organization Exposure to hardware, deep tech, or space/telecom industries Track record of self-directed learning: picking up a new tool, process, or subject area quickly without a formal training program

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: Salary range of $71,900 – $96,850 dependent on previous experience and education Equity (via ISOs) in Second Order Effects, Inc. Equity (via PIUs) in our incubated companies (through our holding company, Second Order Holdings, LLC) 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%) Up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave dedicated to new child bonding Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports at our LAX office Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen

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