Electrical Engineer/Computer Scientist
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.s
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Computer Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in our New York office. In this role, you will work as part of a team to develop software, data, and engineering solutions for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients ranging from early-stage startups through to fortune 100 companies. You will be expected to combine computer science principles, data driven techniques, and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across an extremely wide cross-section of industry, and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. 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.
You will be responsible for:
- Performing engineering and computer science analyses related to ongoing Exponent work
- Using deep expertise in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field to develop solutions to a wide array of challenging technical problems
- Performing a variety of numerical analysis, modeling, and simulation activities to support engineering goals
- Performing reliability and failure analysis related to electrical/electronic systems and components as well as to computer systems and associated networks
- Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication
- Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and expanding the range of software-related services Exponent provides to clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Physics or a related field
- 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
- 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
- Desire to learn, and work with, a wide array of different programming languages, software frameworks, and tools
- Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
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We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.
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.
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