Electrical Engineer​/Computer Scientist; 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

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Computer Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Natick, MA or New York, NY
. In this role, you will work as part of a team to develop software, data, and engineering solutions for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients ranging from early-stage startups through to fortune 100 companies. You will be expected to combine computer science principles, data driven techniques, and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject‑specific scientific expertise, to implement high‑value solutions to complex technical problems.

You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across an extremely wide cross‑section of industry, and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.

• Performing engineering and computer science analyses related to ongoing Exponent work
• Using deep expertise in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field to develop solutions to a wide array of challenging technical problems
• Performing a variety of numerical analysis, modeling, and simulation activities to support engineering goals
• Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems and components as well as to computer systems and associated networks
• Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication
• Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and expanding the range of software‑related services Exponent provides to clients

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Physics or a related field
• An understanding of investigative analysis for troubleshooting technical issues and solving technical challenges
• Experience with finite element analysis, numerical analysis, modeling, and/or simulation of devices, systems, and/or networks
• Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industry
• Desire to learn, and work with, a wide array of different programming languages, software frameworks, and tools
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not…