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Principal Engineer - Vehicle Engineering; MS​/PhD

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listing for: Exponent
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 213000 - 280000 USD Yearly USD 213000.00 280000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Principal Engineer - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)
About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

About

Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key

statistics
  • 950+ Consultants
  • 640+ Ph.D.s
  • 90+ Disciplines
  • 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Irvine, CA;
Farmington Hills, MI;
Warrenville, IL;
Chicago, IL;
Denver, CO;
Atlanta, GA;
Tampa, FL;
Natick, MA;
Austin, TX;
Houston, TX; or Phoenix, AZ.
This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to analyze incidents involving passenger and commercial vehicles, construction and industrial machines, and traditional root-cause and failure analysis. As a Principal Engineer, you will cultivate relationships with existing clients, identify new business opportunities, lead teams to perform leading-edge technical analyses, and contribute to the growth of our Vehicle Engineering Practice.

You

will be responsible for
  • Leading projects for failure analysis, root cause analysis investigations, product development and expert witness engagements in requisite areas of expertise
  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
  • Project management and building client relationships
  • Performing engineering calculations and analyses
  • Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
  • Planning and executing testing programs
  • Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
  • Domestic travel will likely be required
  • Most assignments will require the…
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