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

Exponent • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Tampa, FL. This role involves analyzing transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and evaluating the design and safety of consumer and industrial products. The position requires excellent technical, hands-on, and communication skills, with a motivation to develop a consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. Responsibilities include managing projects from initiation to completion, communicating project updates, ensuring timely and exceptional work product, and identifying business development opportunities. The role also involves conducting original research in accident reconstruction/automotive technology, developing specialized expertise in automotive fields, traveling for inspections, and preparing written reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Occasional overtime may be required to meet 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
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

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