Exponent
Overview
Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
– Menlo Park, CA (US-CA) Location: US-CA-Menlo Park Practice: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Position Type: Full-time Posted Salary Range: USD $132,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr. 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.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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. 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 an
Optical Engineer/Scientist
for our
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Practice in Menlo Park, CA. You will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as laser hazard analysis and electrical failure analysis. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
You will be responsible
Performing electrical engineering analyses and optical and electronics testing related to ongoing Exponent work
Interacting with clients to relay technical results as well as business development
Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and supervising and managing laboratory testing
Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols
Generating new testing protocols based on new product designs
Maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing
Promoting your skill set both internally and externally to engage in a wide array of technical projects
Researching and developing novel methodologies to answer cutting-edge scientific- and engineering-based problems
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
Technical background in the following disciplines (Experience in optics AND electronics strongly desired):
Optics, lasers, or LEDs
Electronics, controls or circuit design
Experience building bench-top or product-level optical systems
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
Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
Strong desire to helping clients with their technical needs
The desire to engage in professional development opportunities such as becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer (if applicable), obtaining relevant certifications, contributing to conferences or publications, etc.
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 links below. 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.
Work Environment In-person collaboration is valued. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities. We support work-life balance and flexible scheduling to meet client needs and personal priorities.
Compensation Exponent’s total compensation plan is aligned with the quality and quantity of work performed. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities and will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range USD $132,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. Exponent is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Location US-CA-Menlo Park
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Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
– Menlo Park, CA (US-CA) Location: US-CA-Menlo Park Practice: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Position Type: Full-time Posted Salary Range: USD $132,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr. 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.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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. 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 an
Optical Engineer/Scientist
for our
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Practice in Menlo Park, CA. You will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as laser hazard analysis and electrical failure analysis. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
You will be responsible
Performing electrical engineering analyses and optical and electronics testing related to ongoing Exponent work
Interacting with clients to relay technical results as well as business development
Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and supervising and managing laboratory testing
Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols
Generating new testing protocols based on new product designs
Maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing
Promoting your skill set both internally and externally to engage in a wide array of technical projects
Researching and developing novel methodologies to answer cutting-edge scientific- and engineering-based problems
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
Technical background in the following disciplines (Experience in optics AND electronics strongly desired):
Optics, lasers, or LEDs
Electronics, controls or circuit design
Experience building bench-top or product-level optical systems
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
Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
Strong desire to helping clients with their technical needs
The desire to engage in professional development opportunities such as becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer (if applicable), obtaining relevant certifications, contributing to conferences or publications, etc.
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 links below. 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.
Work Environment In-person collaboration is valued. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities. We support work-life balance and flexible scheduling to meet client needs and personal priorities.
Compensation Exponent’s total compensation plan is aligned with the quality and quantity of work performed. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities and will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range USD $132,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. Exponent is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Location US-CA-Menlo Park
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