Overview
Vehicle Engineer; M.S/Ph.D Jobs in Atlanta, USA at Exponent
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. We are committed to engaging 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 have 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.
Key
Statistics
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Location & Practice
Vehicle Engineering Practice – Atlanta, GA
Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer (MS/PhD) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and the evaluation of the design and safety of consumer and industrial products. You will have excellent technical skills, hands‑on skills, communication skills, and be motivated to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.
Responsibilities
- 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; and identifying business development opportunities
- Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of accident reconstruction/automotive technology
- Developing a 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
- Traveling to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
- Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences
- The ideal candidate should be willing and able to work overtime occasionally to fulfill client needs
Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree (with thesis) or Ph.D. in an Engineering field is required (at least one of the degrees, B.S./M.S./Ph.D., must be in Mechanical Engineering)
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
- Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles
- Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands‑on skills (i.e., experience taking something apart to either fix it, or see how it works)
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Must have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD
- Must possess strong leadership and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information to a non‑technical audience
- Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
- Experience writing a thesis, dissertation, peer‑reviewed technical paper, and/or experience presenting at a conference
- Must have a proven dedication to quality and accuracy
Application Materials
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with thesis/dissertation title(s), publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending), and presentations (not restricted to 1 page).
Life @ Exponent
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Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well‑being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Compensation & Benefits
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent’s total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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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Title: Vehicle Engineer; M.S/Ph.D
Company: Exponent
Location: Atlanta, USA
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