Senior Vehicle Engineering Lead

Exponent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Managing Engineer for the Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA (or Irvine, CA) to lead incident analyses across passenger and commercial vehicles, perform site inspections, and provide detailed reports for clients. The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and business development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will have an advanced engineering degree (MS/PhD) and 5+ years of experience, PE licensure, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Must have MS/Eng/PhD in mechanical/automotive engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion including field investigations and analyses.

Skills

Five+ years experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

Dynamics & mechanics knowledge

Software modeling experience

PE license

Education

M.S./M.Eng/Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Software for modeling/analysis

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Managing Engineer for the Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA (or Irvine, CA) to lead incident analyses across passenger and commercial vehicles, perform site inspections, and provide detailed reports for clients. The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and business development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will have an advanced engineering degree (MS/PhD) and 5+ years of experience, PE licensure, and strong communication