Adas System Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

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!
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• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer with expertise in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and automated vehicles (AVs) for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Natick, MA office. The candidate should have a fundamental interest in the automotive field, general understanding of ADAS or AV technology, and excellent communication skills. In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and performance of ADAS technology. Your technical background and hands-on experience will provide Exponent's clients with answers to their technical problems, while empowering the development of your consulting practice and professional experience.
You will be responsible for

• Performing technical analyses of accidents involving roadway users, including cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, two-wheeled vehicles, and pedestrians

• Applying understanding of ADAS technology to transportation accidents

• Supporting consulting projects that involve analysis and testing of ADAS; analysis and safety assessments of AVs; and accident reconstruction

• Leveraging vehicle- and component-level testing at Exponent's world-class test facilities to refine or demonstrate your technical analyses

• Pursuing cutting-edge research to address pressing technical issues facing vehicle transportation, accident analysis, and ADAS performance and evaluation

• Conducting firsthand field investigations of accident vehicles and locations

• Learning and using state-of-the-art tools and techniques to perform accident reconstruction, including but not limited to: 3D laser scanners, drones, photogrammetry, vehicle dynamics simulation

• Communicating the results of your technical analyses and testing in the form of technical reports, presentations, and testimony to diverse audiences, technical and otherwise

• Managing projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

• Knowledge of automotive systems and hands-on automotive experience (e.g. Baja SAE, Formula SAE, EcoCar, Automotive Mechanic roles, coursework and/or shop experience)

• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and strong analytical/problem solving skills

• Research and/or industry experience in ADAS, AVs, and/or automotive testing

• Field and/or lab measurement experience

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain a P.E. license

• Clear written communication and technical writing skills

• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

• Versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime and travel for project work and/or conferences when required

• Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming)

• Ambitious with a desire to develop professional skills, attend conferences, and remain at the forefront of technical field

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-exponent
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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 Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, 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 $130,500.00 - USD $156,000.00 /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-MA-Natick