Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)

Exponent · Menlo Park, CA · 1 wk ago

On-siteArt & Creative$252k/yrFull-time

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, and more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in ADAS and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ; Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Farmington Hills, MI; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; or Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team executing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated vehicles; vehicle, engine, and component performance; federal emissions and fuel economy testing; mechanical failures; safety assessments; federal and state regulations; and the design of consumer and industrial products.

Key Statistics

950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally

Skills and Qualifications

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of work experience in ADAS, automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Ability to leverage current client base and/or industry connections to generate new business and projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
Strong leadership and communication skills and experience mentoring junior staff
Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills
Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required

What You Will Do

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
Develop and grow the Vehicle Engineering Practice by generating new business and projects
Develop and manage client relationships
Conduct project and cost management on casework
Set up and execute various test programs including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluations
Continuously develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technology
Manage, mentor, and provide consulting work for junior consulting staff

Life @ Exponent

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Life at Exponent
Our Impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for 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, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are 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 so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too.

Career Growth

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range: USD $252,000.00 - USD $294,000.00 /Yr.