Principal Engineer​/Scientist – Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice

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.  Our vision is to engage 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 Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in London, UK. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. As a Principal Engineer, you will cultivate relationships with your existing clients, identify new business opportunities, lead teams to perform leading-edge technical analyses, and contribute to the growth of our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 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, developing, and securing new business opportunities, and promoting Exponent through industry and legal contacts

Significantly contributing to increasing Exponent's electrical engineering and/or computer science/engineering consulting efforts

Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work Providing project management and project budget oversight

Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas

Guiding and performing testing and analysis of electrical and electronics field failures

Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling

Planning and executing testing programs

Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations

Domestic and international travel will likely be required

Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, or a related fieldA practical and theoretical understanding of fundamental principles in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, and applying them in identifying solutions to complex technical problems

Significant demonstrated experience generating business and managing client relationships, and a robust existing client base, is requiredA proven track record of success in technical consulting in area(s) such as in:
Power Engineering and Energy;
Electronics and Semiconductors;
Control Systems and Automation Prior experience delivering expert witness testimony is required

Current Chartered Engineer (CEng), if applicable

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to gather information from, and…