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

phoenix, AZ

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Exponent lists this Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD) opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Location: US-AZ-Phoenix

Practice: Vehicle Engineering

Position Type: Full-time

Posted Salary Range: USD $252,000.00 - USD $294,000.00 /Yr.

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 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).

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

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

Salary Range

USD $252,000.00 - USD $294,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

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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

Job Locations

US-AZ-Phoenix

US-GA-Atlanta

US-MI-Farmington Hills

US-CA-Menlo Park

US-CA-Los Angeles

US-MA-Natick

US-CA-Irvine

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Worksite address

phoenix, AZ, 85003, US

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