Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist (Manager level, Ph.D. required)

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'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 Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist for a Manager level role within our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices, electrical infrastructure, technical litigation support, and others. You will conduct investigative analyses such as software code reviews, product teardowns, reverse engineering, safety assessments, system design reviews, modeling and simulation, and failure analysis. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for

• Performing engineering and computer science analyses related to ongoing Exponent work

• Writing bespoke software for Exponent-internal analyses as well as external prototypes

• 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

• Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems, computer systems, and computer networks

• Participating at every stage of a project lifecycle: scoping and proposals; design of experiments; conducting and supervising tests; collecting and analyzing data; preparing reports; and presenting to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field such as Physics

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in industry after completing a Ph.D.

• Technical focus in electronics, software, electromagnetics, power electronics, batteries, or related cross-disciplinary areas

• An understanding of investigative analysis for troubleshooting technical issues and solving technical challenges

• Experience with electrical test equipment, conducting electrical tests, and troubleshooting

• Ability to convey technical conclusions to both technical and non-technical staff in engineering, business, and industry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-starter, interested in learning about new topics

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

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.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

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. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is [$- $] depending on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $166,400.00 - USD $223,600.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

Job Locations

US-CA-Menlo Park