Lead Biomechanical Engineer — Forensic Injury Analysis

Rimkus; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V 

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a biomedical/biomechanical engineer to drive human‑injury analysis in complex accidents and failure cases. You will build and interpret models, assess injuries across automotive, industrial, and healthcare contexts, and prepare clear written findings for reports and testimony.

The role demands a master’s degree (PhD preferred), strong communication skills, and a background in forensic engineering.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering is required; PhD preferred.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum 4+ years in biomedical/biomechanical engineering with a master’s; PhD candidates may be considered with less experience.
• ACTAR certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Background in forensic engineering preferred.
• Cognitive problem‑solving skills required.
• Experience in anatomy, teaching, or automotive industry is helpful.
• Working knowledge of general PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs human‑injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
• Analyzes vehicular accidents, and mechanical failures, and reconstructs vehicular accidents.
• Prepares written reports of findings in clear, concise, easy‑to‑understand terms.
• Provides testimony in depositions and the courtroom.
• Conducts human motion and injury impact analyses.
• Analyzes injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents.
• Conducts on‑site vehicle examinations and provides written findings and conclusions.
• Reviews media to provide logical conclusions.
• Locates and applies research of pertinent literature and governmental regulations.
• Applies mathematical and empirical methods of analyses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Forensic engineering

Problem solving

Anatomy experience

Automotive industry experience

Education

Master’s degree in biomedical/biomechanical engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

Rimkus in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a biomedical/biomechanical engineer to drive human‑injury analysis in complex accidents and failure cases. You will build and interpret models, assess injuries across automotive, industrial, and healthcare contexts, and prepare clear written findings for reports and testimony.

The role demands a master’s degree (PhD preferred), strong communication skills, and a background in forensic engineering.