Electrical Engineer/Scientist, London-Cambridge area (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Greater London; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Exponent, a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for its Electrical Engineering Practice in the London–Cambridge area. The role combines scientific principles with data-driven methods to solve complex technical problems, with in-person work initially in London and eventual Cambridge office/lab.

You will perform analyses, reliability assessments, design reviews, and develop testing protocols, while collaborating across multidisciplinary

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics.
• Strong hands-on engineering experience with laboratory methods, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Experience in failure analysis, reliability, safety, semiconductors, or material science is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Perform electrical/electronic/power/optical engineering analyses for ongoing Exponent projects.
• Conduct reliability and failure analysis on electrical/electronic systems and battery tech.
• Investigate hazards related to electrical devices and installations.
• Develop test protocols and apply standards for electronic devices.
• Develop new software tools and analyze/improve existing software.
• Prepare technical proposals, design and supervise laboratory testing.
• Assess test results, write reports, and develop new testing protocols.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Programming languages (desirable)

Formazione

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics

Descrizione del lavoro

About Exponent

Exponentis 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 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!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering Practice. In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine scientific and engineering principles, data driven techniques, and the most current experimental methods with robust subject‑specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems.

Location:

• London–Cambridge area (future Cambridge lab/office)
• This role is not remote and requires in‑person working
• The successful candidate will initially be based within the London–Cambridge area, with the expectation of transitioning to a Cambridge‑based office/lab once this has been established

You will be responsible for

• Performing electrical/electronic/power/optical engineering analyses consulting related to ongoing Exponent work
• Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic/power/optical systems and components, battery systems, and conducting design reviews of consumer electronics
• Investigating and evaluating electrocution/electric shock hazards regarding electrical devices, equipment and installations
• Developing test protocols and applying existing standards for testing of electronic devices and systems
• Developing new software tools and analyzing/improving existing software
• Preparing technical proposals, designing, 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 writing reports

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics
• Technical background in any of the following disciplines:
  • Power Systems, Electronics, Optics, Controls, Circuit Design, or Embedded Systems
  • Electromagnetics, Automotive Systems (including batteries), Medical Devices, Power Generation, Robotics, or a related field
  • MEMS and/or Semiconductor Fabrication, Solid State Devices, or Fabrication Process Development
  • Nanoscience, Condensed Matter, or related background in Experimental Physics
  • Instrumentation & control systems design and engineering, or a related field
  • In‑depth knowledge of one or more programming languages desirable
• 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
• Excellent hands‑on engineering experience with strong skills in laboratory methods including construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering Practice and its consulting services
• Experience in failure analysis, manufacturing, reliability, safety, semiconductors, or material science is a plus

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in‑person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realising the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi‑disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in‑person in the office unless they are travelling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well‑being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Benefits you will enjoy

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.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

UK-London