Vehicle Engineer: Automotive Systems & Crash Testing

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) in Menlo Park, CA to join our Vehicle Engineering Practice. You will lead projects analyzing transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of automotive products, with opportunities to develop a consulting practice and grow professionally.

The role emphasizes designing and evaluating automotive technology, conducting test programs (crash, sled, handling), and advancing expertise in the field while collaborating across

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Mechanical/Automotive Eng required.
• Experience with automotive systems preferred.
• US work authorization; no immigration sponsorship.
• Hands-on garage/workshop or lab experience with vehicles.
• Experience in writing technical papers.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Communicate updates to team, clients, and staff.
• Ensure deadlines are met and work quality is high.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Set up and execute test programs including full-scale vehicle tests.
• Develop specialized automotive expertise and analyze/reconstruct transportation incidents.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

3D CAD

P.E. license

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino3D

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) in Menlo Park, CA to join our Vehicle Engineering Practice. You will lead projects analyzing transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of automotive products, with opportunities to develop a consulting practice and grow professionally.

The role emphasizes designing and evaluating automotive technology, conducting test programs (crash, sled, handling), and advancing expertise in the field while collaborating across