Vehicle Engineer; M.S​/Ph.D

Position: Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
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 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 Vehicle Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will have the opportunity to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.  

We expect you to ultimately develop 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.

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

Identifying business development opportunities

Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations

Developing 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering field

Familiarity with automotive systems and an interest in vehicle technology are preferred

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required Demonstrated experience of technical or scholarly writing is required; a record of authoring published research or technical papers is preferred

Hands-on experience in garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment required; ideally involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation

Field and/or lab measurement experience Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Rhino3D preferred)
P.E. license or the willingness and ability to obtain a P.E. license

Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Applicants are encouraged to…