Senior ADAS & EV/AV Systems Engineer

Exponent, Inc; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly bonuses and annual bonus

Job summary

Exponent, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. You will contribute to testing and analysis of ADAS, EVs and AVs, while applying mechanical and control-system knowledge to vehicle performance and safety projects.

You will lead projects, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and develop specialized expertise in automotive technology through hands-on testing, data analysis, and reporting. A PE license is preferred or pursued.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience (or MS with 4+ years) in mechanical, automotive engineering or a related field.
• US work authorization; no immigration sponsorship required.
• Experience in ADAS, EVs/AVs, and vehicle safety, design, testing and deployment.
• Field and/or lab measurement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; clear written communication.
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain one.
• Versatile, team‑oriented, able to travel & work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting projects analyzing ADAS/AV/EV testing, and emissions-related performance.
• Develop specialized automotive expertise in testing and performance evaluation.
• Set up and execute full-scale vehicle tests and component/system evaluations.
• Manage projects end-to-end, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.

Skills

ADAS expertise

EVs/AVs experience

Vehicle systems knowledge

Lab/field measurement

Analytical/problem-solving

Leadership & communication

Dynamics and control

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

MS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 4+ years

Job description

Exponent, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. You will contribute to testing and analysis of ADAS, EVs and AVs, while applying mechanical and control-system knowledge to vehicle performance and safety projects.

You will lead projects, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and develop specialized expertise in automotive technology through hands-on testing, data analysis, and reporting. A PE license is preferred or pursued.