What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction (CACR-02) position at MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists?
MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is looking for an Engineering Associate to investigate and analyze motor vehicle crashes. We are specifically looking for someone to focus on motorcycles, bicycles, powersport vehicles, and micromobility vehicles. If you love two-wheeled vehicles and have experience analyzing their performance, dynamics, crash behavior, or design, this could be the job for you.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary is $90,000 to $175,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $850 per month towards health care plan premiums and offer a safe harbor 401k plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 11 paid holidays per year..
Role and Responsibilities
- Collect, document, and interpret physical evidence;
- Conduct crash tests and exemplar tests;
- Review documentation, including repair estimates, witness statements, traffic collision reports, deposition transcripts, and videos;
- Analyze evidence to determine crash dynamics, speeds, impact forces, driver reactions, and occupant movement;
- Produce written and graphical summaries of scientific findings and conclusions;
- Testify as an expert witness at depositions and trials.
Required qualifications
- Engineering or Physics degree;
- Experience riding, designing, analyzing, or testing motorcycles (or other two-wheeled vehicles);
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly explain complex issues in simple language;
- High ethical and technical standards;
- A keen interest in solving detailed and challenging problems;
- Eligibility for PE or EIT designation in California, if not already registered.
Preferred qualifications
- Graduate degree in engineering, or a related field;
- Scientific publications that demonstrate your ability to pose and answer technical questions;
- Individuals with less work experience but outstanding academic performance are also encouraged to apply.
To apply
Referencing the job title, please email your resume and cover letter to careersus@meaforensic.com.
Company Overview
MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting and highly rewarding.
At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals. The salary range for this position is $90K - $175K.
Salary : $90,000 - $175,000