Exponent

Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)

Exponent • $252K — $294K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • 8+ years' experience in ADAS, AVs, or vehicle safety and design
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Proven ability to leverage industry connections for business development
  • Strong client management and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
  • Experience in leading and mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from start to finish while updating team and clients
  • Grow the Vehicle Engineering Practice by acquiring new business
  • Cultivate and manage client relationships effectively
  • Oversee project costs and management of casework
  • Plan and execute full-scale vehicle and component testing programs
  • Develop specialized expertise in automotive technologies
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to their consulting skills

Benefits

  • Access to health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work-life balance policies
  • Career development opportunities through mentoring and learning
  • Dynamic collaborative work environment
  • Inclusive culture promoting engagement and belonging
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in ADAS and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ; Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Farmington Hills, MI; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; or Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team executing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated vehicles; vehicle, engine, and component performance (e.g., emissions; fuel economy; noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH); drivability; acceleration; etc.); federal emissions and fuel economy testing; mechanical failures; safety assessments; federal and state regulations; and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will ultimately have the opportunity to develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

You will be responsible for
  • 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
  • Developing and growing the Vehicle Engineering Practice by generating new business and projects
  • Developing and managing client relationships
  • Conducting project and cost management on casework
  • Setting up and executing various test programs including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluations
  • Continuing to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technology
  • Managing, mentoring, and providing consulting work for junior consulting staff
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of work experience in ADAS, automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
  • Ability to leverage current client base and/or industry connections to generate new business and projects
  • Ability to manage and foster strong client relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
  • Strong leadership and communication skills and experience mentoring 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 that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page]. 

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 dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary RangeUSD $252,000.00 - USD $294,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: 

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

 

Job LocationsUS-AZ-Phoenix US-GA-Atlanta US-MI-Farmington Hills US-CA-Menlo Park US-CA-Los Angeles US-MA-Natick US-CA-Irvine

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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