Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer - Auto Tech & Testing Lead

Exponent; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. You will work on transportation accident analyses, mechanical failures, and product design, with potential to grow your own consulting practice.

The role emphasizes automotive technology, ADAS, and autonomous vehicle analysis, requiring hands-on vehicle experience and strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship required.
• Proven scholarly or technical writing track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Communicate updates to team, clients, and admin staff.
• Ensure deadlines and high-quality deliverables.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Set up and run test programs including vehicle tests.
• Develop expertise in automotive fields like ADAS/AV tech.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

CAD proficiency

Experimental testing

Project management

Programming (Python/Matlab)

Education

Ph.D./MS in Mechanical or Automotive Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino3D

Job description

Exponent seeks a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. You will work on transportation accident analyses, mechanical failures, and product design, with potential to grow your own consulting practice.

The role emphasizes automotive technology, ADAS, and autonomous vehicle analysis, requiring hands-on vehicle experience and strong communication with clients and colleagues.