Electrical Engineer/Scientist/Computer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.
About the role
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist/Computer Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of several teams to develop software, data, and engineering solutions for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients ranging from early-stage startups through to Fortune 100 companies.
You will combine scientific and engineering principles, data-driven techniques, and a range of current experimental methods and investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will apply your technical expertise across an extremely wide cross-section of industry and interact with a variety of client contacts, including managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders.
You will demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering and computer science analyses related to ongoing Exponent work
- Use deep expertise in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field to develop solutions to a wide array of challenging technical problems
- Design and perform tests and a variety of numerical analysis, modeling, and simulation activities to support engineering goals
- Perform reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems and components, as well as computer systems and associated networks
- Present technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication
- Prepare technical proposals, pursue business developments, and expand the range of related services Exponent provides to clients
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Understanding of investigative analysis for troubleshooting technical issues and solving technical challenges
- Experience with finite element analysis, numerical analysis, modeling, and/or simulation of devices, systems, and/or networks
- Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or similar
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
- Desire to learn and work with a wide array of different programming languages, software frameworks, and tools
- Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance. Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).
Work Environment
At Exponent, in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multidisciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules to meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 per year, dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Benefits
Exponent offers a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs empower our staff to do work that makes a difference. Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page.