Exponent
Posted 2mo ago

Principal Engineer/Scientist – Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice

Exponent
London, England, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • leading projects
  • mentoring staff
  • performing testing
Requirements
  • Ph.D. or Master’s in EE/CS/Physics
  • Chartered Engineer if applicable
  • Strong consulting and client-development experience
  • Expert witness experience
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to lead teams and travel internationally

Job description

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 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 Principal Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in London, UK. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. As a Principal Engineer, you will cultivate relationships with your existing clients, identify new business opportunities, lead teams to perform leading-edge technical analyses, and contribute to the growth of our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice.    



You will be responsible for:
  • Leading projects for failure analysis, root cause analysis investigations, product development and expert witness engagements in requisite areas of expertise
  • Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, and promoting Exponent through industry and legal contacts
  • Significantly contributing to increasing Exponent's electrical engineering and/or computer science/engineering consulting efforts
  • Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work
  • Providing project management and project budget oversight
  • Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
  • Guiding and performing testing and analysis of electrical and electronics field failures
  • Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
  • Planning and executing testing programs
  • Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
  • Domestic and international travel will likely be required
  • Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry


You will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • A practical and theoretical understanding of fundamental principles in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, and applying them in identifying solutions to complex technical problems
  • Significant demonstrated experience generating business and managing client relationships, and a robust existing client base, is required
  • A proven track record of success in technical consulting in area(s) such as in: Power Engineering and Energy; Electronics and Semiconductors; Control Systems and Automation
  • Prior experience delivering expert witness testimony is required
  • Current Chartered Engineer (CEng), if applicable
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

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 following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

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.



Benefits you will enjoy:

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:  https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent 

 
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 [email protected]

 

 

 



Job Locations:
UK-London

About Exponent

Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.

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