Applied Electromagnetics & Electric Power Engineer​/Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Applied Electromagnetics & Electric Power Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
Location: New York

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 an Applied Electromagnetics & Electric Power Engineer/Scientist for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in New York,  this role, you will work as part of a team, engaging in both software and hardware analysis of various systems and products, with the aim of providing scientific and engineering insight for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients in a multitude of business areas including commercial, government, military technology, legal services, and electric utilities.

You will conduct investigative analyses such as software code reviews, product teardowns, reverse engineering, safety assessments, system design reviews, modeling and simulation, and failure mode and fault tree analysis. 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  this role, you will work as part of a team to assess a wide range of electromagnetics-related challenges and develop engineering solutions for a variety of technology areas such as electromagnetic compatibility of industrial or consumer electronics, utility power lines, implantable medical devices, solar and wind farms, and battery energy storage systems.

You will be responsible for

Performing technical analyses (e.g., laboratory and/or field investigations, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, test design, etc.) related to ongoing Exponent work Performing engineering and electromagnetic analyses for Exponent projects, including electromagnetic interference assessments, electromagnetic induction analysis, safety compliance investigations, patent analyses, and failure analyses

Supporting electric utility projects that may include EMF assessment, electromagnetic coupling/induction, grounding, fault phenomena, transients, and related applied physics

Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems and components as well as to computer systems and associated networks

Investigating the design of various technologies through software code reviews, reverse engineering, and product teardowns

Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication

Preparing technical proposals to capture new business, including proposals for the Department of Defense Pursuing business development opportunities and contributing to growth of the practice through your technical expertise and professional network

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field

Technical experience with electric power systems and/or electromagnetics/EMF applied to electrical infrastructure

Experience with high-voltage engineering and/or applied physics related to utility systems is also helpful

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

Technical hands-on laboratory…