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Exponent

Sr. Managing Engineer ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)

Exponent, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029

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About Exponent Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with over five decades of experience connecting lessons from past failures to tomorrow’s solutions. We engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to help clients innovate, ensure safe products, and address sustainability challenges.

Our workforce includes 950+ consultants, 640+ Ph.D.s, 90+ disciplines, and 30+ global offices.

Position Overview Senior Managing Engineer – ADAS & AM EV

Locations: Phoenix, AZ; Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Farmington Hills, MI; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA.

We seek a senior engineer with deep expertise in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) within our Vehicle Engineering Practice.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from initiation to completion, communicating updates to team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensure deadlines and exceptional work.

Develop and manage client relationships; identify business development opportunities.

Oversee project and cost management on consulting engagements.

Set up and execute test programs, including full‑scale vehicle tests and component or control system evaluations.

Continue developing specialized expertise in automotive design, performance, and testing of emerging technologies.

Mentor junior consulting staff and provide consulting work.

Develop and grow the Vehicle Engineering Practice.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of work experience in ADAS, autonomous vehicles, vehicle safety, automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment.

Currently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.

Ability to generate business and manage client relationships.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Capacity to interact with managers, engineers, non‑technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics clearly.

Strong leadership and mentoring experience.

Field and/or laboratory measurement experience with good hands‑on skills.

Team‑oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required.

Compensation & Benefits Salary range: USD $252,000.00 – $294,000.00 per year.

Benefits information: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent and https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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, email HR‑Accommodations@exponent.com.

Job Locations

Phoenix, AZ

Atlanta, GA

Farmington Hills, MI

Menlo Park, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Natick, MA

Irvine, CA

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