Exponent · 4 hours ago
Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients. They are seeking an Optical Engineer/Scientist to assist in addressing complex technical problems through electrical engineering analyses and optical testing, while also engaging in business development and client interaction.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Senior Managing Engineer
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