Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) , at the Associate or Senior Associate level, for our Practice in Atlanta, GA . In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and the evaluation of the design and safety of consumer and industrial products. You will have excellent technical skills, hands-on skills, communication skills, and be motivated to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. You will be responsible for

Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunities Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of accident reconstruction / automotive technology Developing a specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, 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 You will have the following skills and qualifications

Master's degree (with thesis) or . in an Engineering field is required (at least one of the degrees, ././., must be in Mechanical Engineering) Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required. Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands-on skills (. experience taking something apart to either fix it, or see how it works) Analytical and problem-solving skills Must have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD Must have analytical and problem-solving skills . license or the willingness to obtain a . license Must possess strong leadership and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information to a non-technical audience Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required Experience writing a thesis, dissertation, peer-reviewed technical paper, and/or experience presenting at a conference Must have a proven dedication to quality and accuracy