PhD Electrical & Electronics Engineer — Power & Controls

Exponent; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Full-time Electrical and Electronics Engineer (Ph.D.) in Bowie, MD. You will join the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice to tackle challenging, high-profile, multidisciplinary technical problems for clients across power systems, renewables, consumer products, and more.

The position emphasizes independent work and collaboration in diverse teams, with opportunities to shape your consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on electronics hardware and software development experience.
• Experience assessing and troubleshooting electrical systems and components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.
• Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering consulting on power systems, energy, equipment, and installations.
• Develop testing protocols and conduct tests in lab and field settings.
• Conduct site inspections to document electrical systems and assess failures.
• Identify root causes of failures and propose safety improvements.
• Communicate technical information via reports and presentations.
• Pursue professional licensure in Electrical Engineering.

Skills

Electronics hardware development

Electronics software development

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Technical report writing

Independent work / team collaboration

Laboratory testing and qualification

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Full-time Electrical and Electronics Engineer (Ph.D.) in Bowie, MD. You will join the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice to tackle challenging, high-profile, multidisciplinary technical problems for clients across power systems, renewables, consumer products, and more.

The position emphasizes independent work and collaboration in diverse teams, with opportunities to shape your consulting practice based on your skills and interests.