Electrical Engineer - Lab/Field Investigator

Robson Forensic•Lancaster Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Robson Forensic is seeking an individual with a strong technical electrical engineering foundation who is driven by problem-solving for a Laboratory and Field Investigator role. This position offers a rare entry point into forensic engineering, supporting elite testifying experts by testing and capturing data from complex incidents. The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting vehicle-mounted data acquisition equipment and sensors, as well as handling test setup and teardown. Responsibilities include scene documentation, photography, measurements, and Event Data Recorder (EDR) data extraction. This position combines hands-on electrical and mechanical test setup with advanced data acquisition, instrumentation, and engineering-level analysis. It provides an exceptional entry point for a new Engineer-In-Training (EIT), offering mentorship, skill development, case variety, and a clear pathway toward the Professional Engineering Exam. The company values adaptable learners and is committed to training the right person, even if they don't have deep experience with all the listed software tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work onsite at our lab with occasional field assignments as needed.
A clean background screen
A valid driver’s license
Ability to drive passenger cars and light trucks.

Nice To Haves

Active E.I.T. license preferred, not required.
Experience with any of the following is desirable: Altium, OrCAD, Eagle, KiCad, SPICE, LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB, Simulink, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, C/C++, microcontroller IDEs, JTAG debuggers, and/or 3D printing.
Automotive bus communication tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Vehicle Spy)
Python for data analysis (NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter)
Sensor data visualization tools (OpenCV, RViz, LIDAR viewers)
Diagnostic tools (UDS/OBD II)
Requirements tools (Polarion, DOORS)
ADAS simulation tools (CarMaker, dSPACE ASM, CARLA)
Hands-on experience and ability to operate mills, lathes, cutting equipment, welding equipment, and other fabrication equipment and processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with documenting scenes systematically through photography, videography, written field notes, sketches, and diagrammatic evidence mapping.
Provide lab and field test equipment installation support, including assembly of test equipment, hardware fabrication support and setup of data acquisition systems.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain all laboratory and field testing equipment in accordance with calibration schedules and manufacturer requirements.
Assist with and independently conduct scene documentation, including field measurements, photography, 3D laser scanning, and drone photogrammetry.
Use hardware and software tools to monitor bus messages on vehicles in support of testing.
Set up and calibrate data acquisition systems (temperature, pressure, GNSS, accelerometer, etc.).
Maintain proficiency with lab software, such as schematic capture and PCB layout tools, circuit simulation, MATLAB, Simulink, CAD tools, and embedded development tools.
Maintain, inspect, and replenish all field investigation equipment including cameras, lighting, PPE, evidence collection kits, and scene documentation tools.
Perform on-site inspections and field data collection; overnight travel will be required (approximately 10% of total time).
Other related projects as needed.