Electrical and Electronics Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Bowie, MD

3d•$132,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are seeking an Electrical and Electronics Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Bowie, MD. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often dynamic, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You’ll be expected to tackle complex technical challenges for clients across diverse fields, including power systems, renewable energy, equipment, electrical practices, control systems, batteries, consumer products, and installations. At Exponent, you will have the ability to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Hands-on experience with electronics hardware and software development
Hands-on experience assessing and troubleshooting electrical systems and components
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams and the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting
Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industry
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electrical safety standards such as the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
Circuit analysis and/or system design
Power electronics and/or systems
Control systems
Embedded systems
Root cause/failure analysis
Consumer product design
Industrial process control

Responsibilities

Performing electrical engineering consulting related to ongoing Exponent work to include: completing projects associated with power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment; electrical work practices; control systems; battery systems; consumer products; and electrical installations
Generating and performing testing protocols in both laboratory and field settings
Conducting site inspections to document electrical systems and components to determine their potential involvement in system failures, including fire causation
Seeking answers to questions such as why a system malfunctioned, what measures might have prevented problems, and how to enhance the safety of products or equipment
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations
Obtaining a professional license in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

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.
At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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