Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist (Ph.D.)
About The Position
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in New York, NY. In this role, you will work as part of a team performing technical services involving both physical analysis as well as software and data analysis, with the aim of providing scientific and engineering solutions for a diverse variety of challenges faced by clients ranging from early-stage startups through to fortune 100 companies. You will be expected to combine computer science principles, data driven techniques, and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across an extremely wide cross-section of industry, and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field
- An understanding of investigative analysis for troubleshooting technical issues and solving technical challenges
- Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or similar
- Technical hands-on experience with electronics, device hardware, robotics, semiconductors, optics, power systems, or measurement instrumentation
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industry
- Interest in learning and working with a wide range of devices and systems that span a broad array of consumer and industrial applications, including both hardware and software elements of these systems
- Desire to learn, and work with, a wide array of different programming languages, software frameworks, and tools
- Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice and its consulting services
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Responsibilities
- Performing engineering and computer science analyses related to ongoing Exponent work
- Using deep expertise in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field to develop solutions to a wide array of challenging technical problems
- Performing a variety of numerical analysis, modeling, and simulation activities to support engineering goals
- Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems and components as well as to computer systems and associated networks
- Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication
- Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and expanding the range of software-related services Exponent provides to clients
Benefits
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
- Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
