Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS​/AV; MS​/PhD

Senior Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)

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Location:

Phoenix, AZ (also Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Farmington Hills, MI; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA)

Exponent is a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm that leverages multidisciplinary expertise to help clients solve unique challenges across technology, safety, and sustainability.

• Manage projects from initiation to completion, communicate updates to team members, clients, and administrative staff, ensure timely delivery, and identify business development opportunities.
• Develop and grow the Vehicle Engineering Practice by generating new business and projects.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Conduct project and cost management on casework.
• Set up and execute various test programs, including full‑scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluations.
• Continue to develop specialized expertise in automotive field such as design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technology.
• Manage, mentor, and provide consulting work for junior consulting staff.

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in ADAS, automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.
• Ability to leverage current client base and/or industry connections to generate new business and projects.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non‑technical personnel, and clients, presenting technical topics in a clear and comprehensible manner.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience with junior staff.
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands‑on skills.
• Versatile, team‑oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications in review or pending).

Base salary range: USD $ – USD $ per year. Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

We provide comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. Exponent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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