Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Menlo Park, CA

1d•$140,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking an Optical Engineer/Scientist for their Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This role involves working within a team to solve complex, often urgent, and multi-disciplinary technical problems for clients. Projects may include applications such as laser hazard analysis and electrical failure analysis. The position offers the opportunity to define and shape an individual consulting practice based on the candidate's skills and interests. Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with a vision to empower clients with solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. The company boasts a large team of experts with diverse backgrounds and extensive industry experience, fostering collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. They support career growth through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
Technical background in optics, lasers, or LEDs
Technical background in electronics, controls or circuit design
Experience building bench-top or product-level optical systems
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in optics AND electronics strongly desired
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