Vehicle Engineer, ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer with expertise in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and automated vehicles (AVs) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Natick, MA office. The candidate should have a fundamental interest in the automotive field, general understanding of ADAS or AV technology, and excellent communication skills. In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and performance of ADAS technology. Your technical background and hands-on experience will provide Exponent’s clients with answers to their technical problems, while empowering the development of your consulting practice and professional experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
- Knowledge of automotive systems and hands-on automotive experience (e.g. Baja SAE, Formula SAE, EcoCar, Automotive Mechanic roles, coursework and/or shop experience)
- Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Research and/or industry experience in ADAS, AVs, and/or automotive testing
- Field and/or lab measurement experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
- P.E. license or willingness to obtain a P.E. license
- Clear written communication and technical writing skills
- Proven dedication to quality and accuracy
- Versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime and travel for project work and/or conferences when required
- Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming)
- Ambitious with a desire to develop professional skills, attend conferences, and remain at the forefront of technical field
Responsibilities
- Performing technical analyses of accidents involving roadway users, including cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, two-wheeled vehicles, and pedestrians
- Applying understanding of ADAS technology to transportation accidents
- Supporting consulting projects that involve analysis and testing of ADAS; analysis and safety assessments of AVs; and accident reconstruction
- Leveraging vehicle- and component-level testing at Exponent’s world-class test facilities to refine or demonstrate your technical analyses
- Pursuing cutting-edge research to address pressing technical issues facing vehicle transportation, accident analysis, and ADAS performance and evaluation
- Conducting firsthand field investigations of accident vehicles and locations
- Learning and using state-of-the-art tools and techniques to perform accident reconstruction, including but not limited to: 3D laser scanners, drones, photogrammetry, vehicle dynamics simulation
- Communicating the results of your technical analyses and testing in the form of technical reports, presentations, and testimony to diverse audiences, technical and otherwise
- Managing projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
Benefits
- Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being.
- We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
- At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
