Forensic Systems Engineer/Scientist - Aerospace, Defense & Telecom (Ph.D.)ID2026-2652LocationUS-NY-New YorkPracticeComputer, Data, & Security SciencesPosition TypeFull-timePosted Salary RangeUSD $140,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr.Workplace TypeOn-SiteAbout ExponentExponent 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. We are committed to engaging 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 OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Forensic Systems Engineer/Scientist - Aerospace, Defense & Telecom for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in New York, NY.In this role, you will work as part of a team, engaging in both software and hardware analysis of various systems and products, with the aim of providing scientific and engineering insight for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients in a multitude of business areas including commercial, government, military technology, legal services, and electric utilities. You will conduct investigative analyses such as software code reviews, product teardowns, reverse engineering, safety assessments, system design reviews, modeling and simulation, and failure mode and fault tree analysis. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis involving complex systems and critical infrastructure. The role requires assessments supporting operational disputes (root-cause failure analysis, project management delays, standard of care, etc.) and intellectual property disputes (patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, etc.) across advanced technology sectors, including telecommunications networks, aerospace/satellite systems, naval/maritime vessels, and power generation utilities.You will be responsible for * Performing technical analyses (e.g., laboratory and/or field investigations, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, test design, etc.) related to ongoing Exponent work * Analyzing source code, embedded software, and hardware schematics * Evaluating design, implementation, and maintenance of systems in comparison to industry standards and regulatory requirements * Analyzing project lifecycles, engineering design changes, and systemic project management failures in complex engineering, procurement, and construction contracts * Evaluating project execution records across both traditional Waterfall and Agile/Scrum frameworks to pinpoint delays, scope creep, and systemic failures in delivery of complex systems and critical infrastructure * Investigating the design of various technologies through software code reviews, reverse engineering, and product teardowns * Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience