Forensic Systems Engineer/Scientist – Aerospace, Defense & Telecom (Ph.D.)

We are currently seeking a Forensic Systems Engineer/Scientist – Aerospace, Defense & Telecom for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in New York, NY.

In 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 services.

In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis involving complex systems and critical infrastructure. The role requires assessments supporting operational disputes (root-cause failure analysis, project management delays, standard of care, etc.) and intellectual property disputes (patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, etc.)  across advanced technology sectors, including telecommunications networks, aerospace/satellite systems, naval/maritime vessels, and power generation utilities.

• Performing technical analyses (e.g., laboratory and/or field investigations, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, test design, etc.) related to ongoing Exponent work
• Analyzing source code, embedded software, and hardware schematics
• Evaluating design, implementation, and maintenance of systems in comparison to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Analyzing project lifecycles, engineering design changes, and systemic project management failures in complex engineering, procurement, and construction contracts
• Evaluating project execution records across both traditional Waterfall and Agile/Scrum frameworks to pinpoint delays, scope creep, and systemic failures in delivery of complex systems and critical infrastructure
• 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

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunication, or power industries
• Knowledge of software, hardware, and systems development life cycles, including Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, and Hybrid engineering formats
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, verification, and validation
• 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 experience in the areas of electronics, power systems, robotics, controls, ML/AI, semiconductors, renewable energy, or related fields
• 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
• Interest in learning and working with a wide range of devices and systems that span a broad array of consumer and industrial application, including both hardware and software elements of these systems
• Experience with government projects, proposals, and contracts a plus
• This position may require occasional travel
• Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

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].