Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)
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 Scientist/Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Bowie, MD. In this role, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers who deliver solutions based on best practices in engineering and scientific fields. Team members have autonomy, self-confidence, initiative, and team spirit to seek answers on topics outside and within their area of specialization.
You will be responsible for
- Working with government security related products and projects
- Presenting testing results, analyses, and recommendations to clients
- Analyzing data to inform decisions about process optimization and improvement
- Performing product assessments related to quality, durability, reliability, interoperability, security, and anti-tampering
- Supporting on-site testing conducted at client sites
- Managing product redesigns utilizing a Stage Gate program management framework
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
- Required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to support our contracts with the U.S. Government
- Ability to design and carry out complex experiments
- Ability to code data into appropriate graphical formats considered a plus
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization programs such as Tableau or others considered a plus
- Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts considered a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior problem-solving abilities
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) 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
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion 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.
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
Salary Range
USD $135,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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.