Senior Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

About Exponent

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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and the evaluation of the design and safety of consumer and industrial products. You will have excellent technical skills, hands-on skills, communication skills, and be motivated to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion
• Communicate project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
• Ensure that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
• Identify business development opportunities
• Identify areas of, and perform, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of accident reconstruction/automotive technology
• Develop a specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents
• Travel to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
• Prepare written reports and present results/findings to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Master's degree (with thesis) or Ph.D. in an Engineering field is required (at least one of the degrees, B.S./M.S./Ph.D., must be in Mechanical Engineering)
• At least 4 years of automotive experience, or in engineering consulting
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands-on skills (i.e. experience taking something apart to either fix it, or see how it works)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
• P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• Strong leadership and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information to a non-technical audience
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
• Experience writing a thesis, dissertation, peer-reviewed technical paper, and/or experience presenting at a conference
• A proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page
• Equal opportunity employer
• Comprehensive compensation and recognition programs
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive benefits including health and wellness programs