Electrical Engineer - Lab/Field Investigator

Robson Forensic • Lancaster, 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 testifying experts by testing and capturing data of 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 serves as a unique entry point for a new Engineer-In-Training (EIT), offering exceptional 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.
• Experience with Altium, OrCAD, Eagle, KiCad, SPICE, LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB, Simulink, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, C/C++, microcontroller IDEs, JTAG debuggers, and/or 3D printing.
• Experience with Automotive bus communication tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Vehicle Spy).
• Experience with Python for data analysis (NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter).
• Experience with sensor data visualization tools (OpenCV, RViz, LIDAR viewers).
• Experience with diagnostic tools (UDS/OBD II).
• Experience with requirements tools (Polarion, DOORS).
• Experience with 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.

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.

Benefits

• Exceptional mentorship
• Skill development
• Case variety
• Clear pathway toward accumulating the necessary experience satisfying the requirements for the Professional Engineering Exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level