Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc. • Menlo Park, CA

108d • $132,000 - $154,000

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! Key statistics: 950+ Consultants, 640+ Ph.D.s, 90+ Disciplines, 30+ Offices globally.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Technical background in the following disciplines (Experience in optics AND electronics strongly desired): Optics, lasers, or LEDs; Electronics, controls or circuit design
• Experience building bench-top or product-level optical systems
• 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
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
• Strong desire to helping clients with their technical needs
• The desire to engage in professional development opportunities such as becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer (if applicable), obtaining relevant certifications, contributing to conferences or publications, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performing electrical engineering analyses and optical and electronics testing related to ongoing Exponent work
• Interacting with clients to relay technical results as well as business development
• Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and supervising and managing laboratory testing
• Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols
• Generating new testing protocols based on new product designs
• Maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing
• Promoting your skill set both internally and externally to engage in a wide array of technical projects
• Researching and developing novel methodologies to answer cutting-edge scientific- and engineering-based problems

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus
• Flexible work hours
• Support for health and well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees