Mechanical Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Forensic Engineer to conduct investigations and accident reconstruction, analyzing mechanical failures in product liability cases. You will prepare technical reports and support litigation as needed.

This role requires PE licensure, a Mechanical Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.), 3–5 years of engineering experience, and willingness to travel for field investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong written communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel for field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic engineering investigations and accident reconstruction.
• Analyze mechanical failures, incidents, and product liability cases.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and support litigation when needed.
• Travel locally or overnight to investigate incidents.
• Work independently while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Conduct forensic engineering investigations and accident reconstruction.


• Analyze mechanical failures, incidents, and product liability cases.


• Prepare detailed technical reports and support litigation when needed.


• Travel locally or overnight to investigate incidents.


• Work independently while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic engineering investigations and accident reconstruction.


• Analyze mechanical failures, incidents, and product liability cases.


• Prepare detailed technical reports and support litigation when needed.


• Travel locally or overnight to investigate incidents.


• Work independently while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.


• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.


• Strong written communication, analytical, and time-management skills.


• Willingness to travel for field investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vehicle accident reconstruction experience; ACTAR certification is a plus.


• Fire or incident investigation experience.


• Expert witness or litigation support experience.


• Master's degree or Ph.D.