Sr. Engineer ADAS/EV/AV MS/PhD

Sr. Engineer - ADAS/EV/AV (MS/PhD)ID 2026-2347 Location US-MI-Farmington Hills Practice Vehicle Engineering Position Type Full-time Workplace Type On-SiteAbout 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+ Consultants640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in ADAS, EVs and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Farmington Hills, MI office. The candidate should have a fundamental interest in the automotive field, be technically talented with good hands-on skills, have excellent communication skills, and be motivated to grow professionally within Exponent. You will be responsible for Supporting existing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated vehicles; electric 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 productsDeveloping specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technologySetting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluationsManaging projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work productYou will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of experience (or an M.S. and 4+ years of experience)Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing requiredExperience in ADAS, electric vehicles (EVs), automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deploymentKnowledge of automotive systemsField and/or lab measurement experience requiredMust have analytical and problem-solving skillsMust have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and control systemsP.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. licenseMust be versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when requiredMust possess strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alikeClear written communication and technical writing skills are requiredMust have a proven dedication to quality and accuracyApplicants 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.

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//www.exponent.com/company/our-impactAttracting, 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... For full info follow application link. 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.