Senior ADAS/EV/AV Engineer - Vehicle Systems Lead

Exponent; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. The candidate will analyze and test ADAS, EVs, and AVs, and assess vehicle performance and safety.

You will develop automotive expertise, design and run tests, and manage projects from start to finish while communicating results to clients. A Ph.D. in a related field with 2+ years of experience (or MS with 4+ years) and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Experience in ADAS, EVs, AVs, and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge of automotive systems
• Field and/or lab measurement experience
• Must have analytical and problem‑solving skills; strong knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and control systems
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain one
• Must be versatile, team‑oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Must possess strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present it to specialists and non‑specialists
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills
• Dedication to quality and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Supporting existing consulting projects involving analysis and testing of ADAS, EVs, AVs, and vehicle performance.
• Developing expertise in automotive design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive tech.
• Setting up and executing test programs, including full‑scale vehicle tests and component evaluations.
• Managing projects from initiation to completion and ensuring deadlines and high‑quality output.

Skills

P.E. license

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team orientation

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Automotive Engineering or related field

MS in Engineering with 4+ years of experience

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. The candidate will analyze and test ADAS, EVs, and AVs, and assess vehicle performance and safety.

You will develop automotive expertise, design and run tests, and manage projects from start to finish while communicating results to clients. A Ph.D. in a related field with 2+ years of experience (or MS with 4+ years) and US work authorization are required.