Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV MS/PhD

Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)ID 2026-2359 Location US-AZ-Phoenix Practice Vehicle Engineering Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $252,000.00 - USD $294,000.00 /Yr.

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+ Consultants640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in ADAS and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ; Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Farmington Hills, MI; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; or Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team executing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated 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 products. You will ultimately have the opportunity to develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. You will be responsible for Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunitiesDeveloping and growing the Vehicle Engineering Practice by generating new business and projectsDeveloping and managing client relationshipsConducting project and cost management on caseworkSetting up and executing various test programs including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluationsContinuing to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technologyManaging, mentoring, and providing consulting work for junior consulting staffYou will have the following skills and qualifications Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field8+ years of work experience in ADAS, automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle safety, vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deploymentPresently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing requiredAbility to leverage current client base and/or industry connections to generate new business and projectsAbility to manage and foster strong client relationshipsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible mannerStrong leadership and communication skills and experience mentoring junior staffField and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skillsVersatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when requiredApplicants 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... 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.