Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) — Automotive Safety & Analysis

Exponent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, assess the design and safety of consumer and industrial products, and develop your consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

You will have excellent technical skills, hands-on abilities, communication skills, and be motivated to grow in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree (with thesis) or Ph.D. in an Engineering field (Mechanical preferred).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship not required.
• Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles.
• Hands-on field or lab measurement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design and 3D CAD.
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong leadership and verbal communication skills; ability to present to non-technical audiences.
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience writing theses or papers and presenting at conferences.
• Dedication to quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initiation to completion and communicating updates to team, clients, and staff.
• Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in accident reconstruction/automotive technology.
• Developing a specialized expertise in the automotive field such as design and performance or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.
• Traveling to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences.
• The ideal candidate should be willing and able to work overtime occasionally to fulfill client needs.

Skills

MS/PhD in Engineering

P.E. license or willingness to obtain

Automotive systems knowledge

Hands-on field/lab measurement skills

Analytical/problem-solving skills

Clear verbal communication

Technical writing skills

Education

Master's degree (with thesis) in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, assess the design and safety of consumer and industrial products, and develop your consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

You will have excellent technical skills, hands-on abilities, communication skills, and be motivated to grow in a multidisciplinary