Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Electrical Engineer (Ph.D.)

$132k - $154k

Exponent

Electrical Engineer (Ph.D.)

ID


2025-2146

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.

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. 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 an Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Menlo Park, CA . In this role, 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 consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, electrical infrastructure, and others. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for
  • Performing analysis/consulting on a variety of scientific/engineering problems in a variety of electrical/electronic components, products, and systems
  • Supporting project areas that include both reactive and proactive issues facing our clients: failure analysis; risk assessment; reliability; design; manufacturing; and others
  • Working as an individual contributor as well as in multidisciplinary teams
  • Participating at every stage of a project lifecycle: scoping and proposals; design of experiments; conducting and supervising tests; collecting and analyzing data; preparing reports; and presenting to clients
  • Pursuing business development opportunities
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field such as Applied Physics
  • Technical focus in electronics, semiconductors, circuits, electromagnetics, power electronics, batteries, or related cross-disciplinary areas
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with electrical test equipment, designing, validating and conducting electrical tests, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to convey technical conclusions to both technical and non-technical staff in engineering, business, and industry
  • Self-starter with strong fundamentals, interested in learning about new topics

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:



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 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 which 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 View email address on click.appcast.io page:

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Locations

US-CA-Menlo Park
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Electrical Engineer (Ph.D.) in Menlo Park, CA vacancy
  • $130k - $153k

     ...leaders are choosing Mainspring over traditional options like engines, turbines, and fuel cells to quickly and reliably deliver local...  ...tier investors including Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, American Electric Power, Lightrock, and General Catalyst Mainspring designs, manufactures... 
    Suggested
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Mainspring Energy

    Menlo Park, CA
    1 day ago
  • $104k - $288k

     ...What to Expect Tesla's Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop Power Electronics converter hardware intended to be used in Tesla powertrains and energy products. What You'll Do Architect, design... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Tesla

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  • $108k - $240k

     ...What to Expect Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot electronics team is looking for an electrical engineer to develop robots' electrical "cardiovascular, sensory, and nervous" systems. Optimus hardware team joins electrical, mechanical, robotics, sensing, geartrain,... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Tesla

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...characterization at IC and PCBA levels Provide early feedback to design engineers regarding design decisions and testability Develop and...  ...Qualifications: ~ BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field ~2+ years of experience in... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement

    Expedite Technology Solutions LLC

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $91.6k - $195.6k

     ...What to Expect We are looking for hands-on engineers to join our team and work directly with innovative technology in our products...  ...conditions What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering,or equivalent experience... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Internship
    Flexible hours

    Tesla

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...RMA - Hardware Design Engineer We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join a team focused on developing Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for Electric Vehicles. This is a high-impact role responsible for the design, development, validation, optimization, and support... 

    Datum Technologies Group

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $240k - $280k

    About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian...  ...is looking for a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, High Speed Design to develop electronics...  ...Electrical Engineering required; M.S. or Ph.D. with a focus on high-speed design or electromagnetics... 
    Contract work
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Also

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • Power Management Wizard At Rhoda AI, we're building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control ...
    Work experience placement

    Rhoda AI

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $56 per hour

     ...Our client, is seeking a dedicated Electrical/Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. As an Electrical/Electronics Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Electronics Test and Validation department supporting innovative projects in vehicle electronic systems... 
    Hourly pay
    Work experience placement

    Experis/Manpower Group

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Apple Advanced Technologies Group is looking for a motivated electrical engineer to drive the design of next generation touch sensors. Our group...  ...skills Solid teamwork and leadership skills Ph.D or Masters degree in electrical engineering (or related field... 

    Apple

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  • $134.91k - $164.97k

     ...Accelerator Diagnostics Electrical Engineer Job ID 6681 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular SLAC Job Postings SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's SPEAR3 is one of the four US third generation lightsources' electron storage rings dedicated... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Flexible hours

    SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

    Menlo Park, CA
    4 days ago
  • $157k - $235k

     ...showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Spectacles team! What you'll do: Own schematic design, component selection and stackup definition for boards... 
    Contract work
    Live in
    Work at office
    Local area
    Overseas
    Flexible hours

    Snap

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $50 - $52 per hour

     ...Position: Electrical Engineer II Location: Santa Clara, California Duration: Contract - 12 months Job ID: 171031 Job Overview...  ...environment. Qualifications: ~ Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering,... 
    Full time
    Contract work

    Pinnacle Group

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Role : Electrical Engineer Location : Palo Alto , CA - onsite Hardware design background, bench level testing exp along with system testing Cross-functional coordination and offshore team co-ordination Product lifecycle management and regulatory documentation... 

    E-Solutions

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $120k - $240k

     ...Our partner is building a next-generation drone platform and is looking for an Electrical Engineer to design and develop core electrical systems. This role is hands-on and focused on real-world systems. What you'll do Design and develop electrical systems for... 
    Full time

    Calbuco Consulting

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Electrical Test Engineer Location: Palo Alto, CA All 5 days work from offce Short Term contract: Only 4-5 Weeks Hourly Rate: ***-***/hr JD: Customer requires services with skilled Electrical Test Engineer / Technician to support engineering team in the... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work

    Yantran LLC

    Palo Alto, CA
    5 hours ago
  • $150k - $260k

     ...release. ~ Full responsibility for electrical specification, schematic design,...  ...teams: manufacturing operations & test engineering, supply chain, ASIC, mechanical, signal...  ...& Qualifications ~ B.S.c, M.S.c, or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, or... 

    CEREBRAS SYSTEMS INC.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    1 day ago
  • $77k - $202k

     ...success in the development and utilization of technology, emphasizing the following areas: Demonstrating knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, designs, prototypes, tests, and analyses. Demonstrating an understanding of common buses and communications... 
    Work experience placement

    PwC (US)

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for...  ...Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) to drive our Electronic Control Unit... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Local area

    Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in semiconductor design, advanced packaging, and ASIC development . If...  ...Looking For M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Ph.D. preferred). Proven experience in: SIC and... 

    Macpower Digital Assets Edge

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Senior Electrical Engineer At Omnitron Sensors, our team of award-winning industry veterans is pioneering the next generation of MEMS devices...  ...system tests Qualifications & Requirements ~ BS/MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics ~10+ years of... 
    Visa sponsorship

    Omnitron Sensors

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago
  • $160k - $220k

     ...You will work on cutting-edge 100,000-pound autonomous robots and engineer complex systems at the intersection of hardware, software, robotics, and AI. Mission Own Teleo's board-level electrical hardware from schematic to production. Take ownership of existing... 
    Contract work

    Teleo Inc.

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • $124k - $171k

    Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced...  ...about our benefits . Role Responsibilities: Design or modify electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics,... 
    Full time
    Relocation

    Applied Materials

    Stanford, CA
    22 hours ago
  •  ...starts here. The Opportunity Join LeoLabs' Hardware Engineering team in Menlo Park and help develop the next generation of radar...  ...intelligence to customers around the world. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    LeoLabs, Inc.

    Menlo Park, CA
    3 days ago
  • $91.6k - $276k

     ...performance specifications are met Lead internal cross-functional teams, collaborating with members from design, mechanical engineering, firmware, electrical engineering, touch technology, and other areas of expertise Identifyall open engineering issues and drive... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Tesla

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $123.9k - $167.7k

     ...Sr/Staff Hardware Engineer Aeva's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a...  ...their interconnections Work closely with Electrical Engineers as well as cross-functional...  ...What You Have ~ BS, Masters or PH.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related... 
    Flexible hours

    Aeva, Inc

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Step Into Leadership. Drive Innovation. Power What’s Next. We’re seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer who thrives in full product lifecycle development—from initial concept to high-volume manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep technical... 
    Contract work
    Immediate start
    Relocation
    Flexible hours

    Gervino Group

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $211k - $224k

     ...planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About the Role: Wing is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA . As an Electrical Engineer, you... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Overseas

    Wing

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $96k - $306k

    Tesla Motors, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Quality and Commissioning member to ensure electrical systems comply with company standards. Responsibilities include inspection, reporting, and coaching installation teams on safety procedures. Candidates must hold a General... 

    Tesla Motors, Inc.

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • Stanford University is seeking an Electrical Systems Process Control Lead who will lead maintenance and development of building electrical systems. This role requires collaboration with journeyman electricians while providing technical guidance and training. The ideal... 

    Stanford University

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Electrical Engineer (Ph.D.). Be the first to apply!