Forensic Expert - Biomechanical

About the role

Aperture is a national portfolio of best-in-class forensic engineering companies providing full-service expert analysis. Our mission is driven by a Partnership Model that provides strength, consistency, and scale. The power of our collective is unmatched, and we are a force beyond compare. Powered by our people and our Partners, we amplify our effectiveness and our impact.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and prioritize a caseload of field investigations for a variety of accidents, including but not limited to, vehicular accidents, slip/trip and fall, falling object(s) or recreational accidents.
• Collect and analyze scientific findings, including principal directions of force, changes in velocity, and other findings in support of your overall theory of the accident.
• Review and summarize supporting depositions and medical records for inclusion in case report.
• Calculate principal directions of force, and changes in velocity during a crash event to support findings.
• Perform Biomedical analysis as it relates to injury correlations and causation.
• Prepare reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by lay persons and used in testimony during depositions and trials.
• Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and technical conferences.
• Provide expert witness testimony via depositions or in a court of law, as needed.
• Responsible for retention and development of client relationships, including development of new business.
• Maintain and exceed required billable hours.

Requirements

• College degree, or higher, in engineering
• 5+ years’ industry experience reconstructing and analyzing injury producing incidents to evaluate and determine mechanisms of injury and liability
• Experience with dynamic testing, data collection or data analysis
• Proficient computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs
• Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs, review of technical publications, and preparation of technical papers
• ACTAR certification preferred, not required (will be required for continued employment)
• CDR certification preferred, not required (will be required for continued employment)
• Working knowledge of motor vehicle systems and mechanics a plus
• FAA Part 107 certified preferred, not required
• Able to be entrusted with confidential information

Qualifications

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical people
• Able to project a calm and professional demeanor regardless of the type of environment (calm or fast paced) or type of clientele
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and a team player
• Able to work with finite deadlines and prioritize competing deadlines

Skills

• Knowledge of accident reconstruction tools such as PC-Crash, Bosch CDR, Faro Laser Scan hardware and Faro Scene software
• Experience with musculoskeletal Biomedical analysis, vehicle accident reconstruction experience, and forensic experience
• The ability to work independently, and as a contributor in a group environment
• Trustworthy, honest, respectful, and flexible
• Strong work ethic, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity

Benefits

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contributions
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and floating holiday time
• Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for at least 40 hours per week. At times, the incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours per week in order to successfully complete the expected job duties and projects.
• When traveling, employee may be exposed to longer work hours.

Pay

$60,000 - $90,000

Schedule

Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for at least 40 hours per week. At times, the incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours per week in order to successfully complete the expected job duties and projects.