Manager - Vehicle Engineering (M.S./Ph.D.)

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Manager - Vehicle Engineering (M.S./Ph.D.)

ID

2026-2315

Location

US-TX-Austin

Practice

Vehicle Engineering

Position Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-Site

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  Managing Vehicle Engineer  for our   Vehicle Engineering  Practice in  Austin, TX .  In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of real-world transportation crashes, evaluate the performance of whole vehicles and components in different crash modes, analyze mechanical failures, and analyze the design and performance of consumer and industrial products.  You will be expected to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.  We expect you to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes.

You will be responsible for

Managing projects from initiation to completion 

Conducting field investigations including crash locations and vehicles

Performing technical analysis related to project-specific casework 

Co mmunicating project updates both internally and externally

Meeting internal and external deadlines and producing exceptional work product

Seek out opportunities to capture new business

Identifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the fields of vehicle safety, technology and accident reconstruction

Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field, such as product design and performance, or analysis and reconstruction of vehicle accidents

Preparing detailed written reports and presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects

Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships

You will have the following skills and qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering field, preferably pertaining to mechanics and dynamics

8+ years of full-time work experience in the transportation industry or relevant technical consulting

Professional Engineering license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

Extensive problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Ability to generate business and manage client relationships

Ability to attract new business from new and existing clients

Ability to manage and develop a team of skilled and high-performing individuals

Deep and fundamental knowledge of dynamics and mechanics

Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills

Experience using software to model and analyze technical problems

3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)

Ability to synthesize technical information into detailed and clear written or verbal communications

Versatile and team-oriented; willing to work overtime when required

Proven dedication to quality, accuracy, and technical writing  

Applicants 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:

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Attracting, 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 working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

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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 . 

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