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Exponent Inc.

Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support senior consultants to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to analysis of human injury associated with both ...

Exponent Inc.

Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support senior consultants to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to analysis of human injury associated with both ...

Exponent Inc.

Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support senior consultants to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to analysis of human injury associated with both ...

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How much do senior biomechanics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior biomechanics in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Biomechanics vs Biomechanics Engineer?

AspectSenior BiomechanicsBiomechanics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioengineering, Kinesiology, or related fields; experience preferredBachelor's or Master's in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields; entry to mid-level
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, healthcare, sports, or product development settingsResearch labs, medical device companies, sports equipment firms
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic institutions, healthcare, sports, biotechMedical device companies, sports equipment manufacturers, research institutions

Senior Biomechanics professionals typically have more experience and may lead projects, while Biomechanics Engineers focus on applying principles to design and research. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in responsibility level and experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Biomechanist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Biomechanist, you need advanced knowledge of human movement science, data analysis, and experience with biomechanical modeling—often backed by a master's or doctoral degree in biomechanics or a related field. Familiarity with motion capture systems, force platforms, programming languages (such as MATLAB or Python), and statistical analysis software is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are valued soft skills in this position. These qualifications ensure accurate research, successful project management, and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams working to advance human performance or rehabilitation.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Biomechanics professionals when working on interdisciplinary teams?

Senior Biomechanics professionals often collaborate closely with engineers, medical staff, and product designers, which can present challenges in aligning technical language and expectations across disciplines. Navigating differing priorities—such as balancing biomechanical accuracy with manufacturability or clinical practicality—requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, keeping up with rapid advances in both technology and scientific research means continuous learning and adaptability are crucial. These challenges make teamwork and cross-functional understanding vital for success and project advancement.

What are Senior Biomechanists?

Senior Biomechanists are experienced professionals who study the mechanics of human movement using principles from biology and engineering. They often work in research, sports science, healthcare, or product development to analyze how muscles, bones, and joints interact. Senior Biomechanists may lead research projects, develop new technologies, and provide expert guidance in improving performance or preventing injuries. Their expertise is valuable in designing medical devices, athletic equipment, or rehabilitation programs.
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Infographic showing various Senior Biomechanics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 15% Internship, 22% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 26% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 70% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Senior Biomechanist (Accident Reconstruction)

YA Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$109K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

The Role:
The Senior Biomechanist works with engineering staff in human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, reconstructing vehicular accidents, consulting and analysis of injuries related to premises liability and slip-and-fall incidents, and requires extensive experience in forensic biomechanical analyses. This role performs investigations focusing on musculoskeletal biomechanics to determine the relationship between accident modes and injuries and requires evaluation and analysis of biomechanical systems, including voluntary and involuntary human motions, assessment of situations leading to the accident, and reconstructing the accidents. The role requires familiarity with legal depositions, working with attorneys and claims adjusters.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience working with network of external clientele (e.g. lawyers, insurance carriers and adjusters, etc.) and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network.
This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply.
In This Role, You Will:
  • Inspect and measures vehicles.
  • Provide expert testimony at trials, depositions, or other legal proceedings and communicates investigative findings in a manner easily understood by technical or non-technical audiences.
  • Use computer models to reconstruct accidents and to measure load and injury levels.
  • Conduct detailed inspections of vehicles and accident sites and accurately analyzes crash sequences to identify contributing factors and the induced loading on the occupants.
  • Review various documents to identify relevant information for an accident reconstruction or biomechanical engineering analysis (includes police reports, medical records, depositions, expert reports, legal pleadings and discovery documents, videos, photographs, etc.)
  • Perform simulations of vehicular collisions using advanced collision reconstruction software such as PC-Crash.
  • Evaluates the effects of impact forces on occupants as a result of vehicular accidents.
  • Determine human injury mechanisms in vehicular accidents and premises liability cases such as slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Perform accident reconstructions of single-vehicle rollovers, single-vehicle impacts with fixed objects, and multi-vehicle collisions (frontal, side, rear, and sideswipe).
  • Utilize engineering principles to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, and trajectories of vehicles.
  • Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on calculated velocities.
  • Review papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to understand and advance the scientific techniques used in reconstruction work.
  • Provide written conclusions of findings to assist others in understanding the evidence or in determining the facts at issue.
  • Take an active role in marketing YA Engineering Services to clients and to the forensic engineering community.

What You Bring:
  • 4+ years of experience in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and premises liability work or similar required
  • Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required
  • Prior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plus
  • Experience with CAD related to accident reconstruction
  • PE license, PhD, SAE certification or ACTAR certification
  • Familiarity with automotive engineering and automotive control systems
  • Understanding of billable hours or project-based work
  • Experience collaborating with forensic animators to develop visual exhibits for deposition and trial support
  • Exposure to performing and evaluating computer simulations
  • Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location
  • Team-oriented with a strong passion for learning

Who We Are:
YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.
YA Group's Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics team applies scientific investigation, engineering principles, and advanced technology to determine how collisions occur and why. Our experts bring extensive training and experience using sophisticated tools-including 3D modeling, vehicle and site inspections, Event Data Recorder downloads, and forensic animations-to analyze physical evidence and reconstruct events with clarity and accuracy. Capable of handling the full spectrum of motor vehicle accidents-from low-speed impacts to complex rollover events, heavy-truck collisions, autonomous vehicle incidents, and ADAS evaluations-our multidisciplinary specialists deliver analytically grounded findings that support clients across insurance, legal, corporate, and transportation sectors. In addition, our professionals are experienced in litigation support and are courtroom-qualified experts, providing clear, confident testimony to effectively communicate reconstruction results and technical conclusions.
What We Offer:
  • Employee-focused culture
  • Strong commitment to work-life balance
  • Remote work
  • Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
  • Paid family care/sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision + more
  • 401k w/match
  • Career growth
  • Competitive salaries + Bonus

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment, post job opportunities on Craigslist or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

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