Vehicle Engineer, ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)
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 Vehicle Engineer with expertise in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated vehicles (AVs) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Natick, MA office.
Key Statistics
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Responsibilities
Performing technical analyses of accidents involving roadway users, including cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, two-wheeled vehicles, and pedestrians.
Applying understanding of ADAS technology to transportation accidents.
Serving as a consultant on projects that involve analysis and testing of ADAS; analysis and safety assessments of AVs; and accident reconstruction.
Leveraging vehicle- and component-level testing at Exponent’s world-class test facilities to refine or demonstrate your technical analyses.
Pursuing cutting-edge research to address pressing technical issues facing vehicle transportation, accident analysis, and ADAS performance and evaluation.
Conducting firsthand field investigations of accident vehicles and locations.
Learning and using state-of-the-art tools and techniques to perform accident reconstruction, including but not limited to: 3D laser scanners, drones, photogrammetry, vehicle dynamics simulation.
Communicating the results of your technical analyses and testing in the form of technical reports, presentations, and testimony to diverse audiences, technical and otherwise.
Managing projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Knowledge of automotive systems and hands-on automotive experience (e.g., Baja SAE, Formula SAE, EcoCar, Automotive Mechanic roles, coursework and/or shop experience).
Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Research and/or industry experience in ADAS, AVs, and/or automotive testing.
Field and/or lab measurement experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike.
Clear written communication and technical writing skills.
Proven dedication to quality and accuracy.
Versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime and travel for project work and/or conferences when required.
Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming).
Ambitious with a desire to develop professional skills, attend conferences, and remain at the forefront of technical field.
Skills
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Knowledge of automotive systems and hands-on automotive experience (e.g., Baja SAE, Formula SAE, EcoCar, Automotive Mechanic roles, coursework and/or shop experience).
Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Research and/or industry experience in ADAS, AVs, and/or automotive testing.
Field and/or lab measurement experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike.
Clear written communication and technical writing skills.
Proven dedication to quality and accuracy.
Versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime and travel for project work and/or conferences when required.
Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming).
Ambitious with a desire to develop professional skills, attend conferences, and remain at the forefront of technical field.
Benefits
At Exponent, we offer 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. Our firm is committed to offering a flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range: USD $130,500.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr.
Schedule
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.