Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Atlanta, GA

22h•Onsite

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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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! We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and the evaluation of the design and safety of consumer and industrial products. You will have excellent technical skills, hands-on skills, communication skills, and be motivated to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. The ideal candidate should be willing and able to work overtime occasionally to fulfill client needs

Requirements

Master's degree (with thesis) or Ph.D. in an Engineering field is required (at least one of the degrees, B.S./M.S./Ph.D., must be in Mechanical Engineering)
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles
Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands-on skills (i.e. experience taking something apart to either fix it, or see how it works)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
Must possess strong leadership and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information to a non-technical audience
Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
Experience writing a thesis, dissertation, peer-reviewed technical paper, and/or experience presenting at a conference
Must have a proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Responsibilities

Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunities
Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of accident reconstruction/automotive technology
Developing a specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents
Traveling to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences