Although not all positions have immediate openings, we are always interested in connecting with qualified candidates.
Please be aware that the jobs on this website are Explico Engineering’s only posted positions. If you are contacted about any other offers or positions, they are not legitimate.
Explico (eks-plí-cō)is a Latin word, which means to unfold, unfurl, disentangle, and solve. At Explico Engineering it is our mission to embody this process through the detailed investigation of complex scenarios.
We assist clients in understanding complex technical problems by:
This type of work is widely varied, never routine, and always intellectually challenging. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including continuing education funding and potential performance bonuses. The culture within Explico is one of teamwork and mutual respect while having as much fun as possible and always delivering world-class analyses.
Explico’s human factors practice provides services related to human performance and safety as applied to individual products or components as well as in systems of various sizes and levels of complexity. Our services include:
Our professionals must have the necessary knowledge and experience to gather the important information and evidence, perform detailed calculations, and provide verbal and written results in a manner that gives clarity to a complicated problem.
Explico is seeking entry and senior level human factors scientists and engineers for our Detroit,Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Salt Lake offices. The position will involve performing human factors analyses of real-world accidents in support of managing and principal level testifying engineers. Day-to-day activities will include:
SUPER SMART AND SUPER CURIOUS
Math and science classes have always been easy (and enjoyable) for you, and you have the degrees and GPA to prove it. Beyond the classroom you are always finding ways to improve yourself. You read books on how to be more productive, you peruseYouTube when you need to fix something around the house. You have pursued research projects not because you had to, but because of genuine curiosity.
MASTER COMMUNICATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
Unlike your peers, you seek opportunities to get in front of a crowd and communicate your research findings. You have experienced “death by Power Point” and have made a solemn vow to never commit such a heinous act. You have written several published works and learned that writing is a skill developed by practice. In general, you consider yourself an excellent teacher and love designing and delivering an informative and compelling lecture.
A “CREATIVE-TYPE”
You do not subscribe to the belief that technically proficient people can’t be “creative types.”While you are very good at math and sciences you also excel in creative endeavors. You enjoy applying your creative talents to coming up with new and innovative ways to solve problems. You are excited to work with Explico’s state of the art tools and find creative ways of applying them to the investigation of real-world accidents.
ORGANIZED AND ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL
You use tools to track your to-do’s and calendar appointments. You know the importance of time management when working against multiple deadlines. You focus on both the big picture AND the little picture. You use proper grammar and punctuation when communicating via various text-based methods. You are excited about a career that lets you work on numerous fast-paced projects simultaneously because you have the organizational skills to handle it.
DRIVEN
You have never needed someone to “crack the whip”. You are driven by accomplishment and creativity.You are willing to pay your dues and invest heavily in your own career and development. You fully acknowledge that developing a career in consulting doesn’t happen overnight and doesn’t happen with a 9 to 5 mentality. You want to be the primary variable in your own success and fully understand that success will only come through hard work combined with an environment that is completely supportive, flexible, and enabling.
TEAM PLAYER
Good teams make you better and you make good teams better. You have experienced the magic of participating in a real team setting and accomplishing something great. You find enjoyment and fulfilment in mentoring others. You want to work in a place where everyone is on the same team and celebrates each other’s successes and supports each other through failures.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
FLEXIBILITY
As a young and fast growing organization we are still building many of our systems. Everyone helps with all tasks (no matter how big or small). You’ll work with different types of scientists and engineers and all the leaders in the company. You will need to be adaptable as we continue to grow and learn.
Please be advised, we are not seeking candidates interested in hardware or software usability analysis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Please note, Explicois only accepting applications from those who do not and will not in the future require sponsorship.
Our Biomechanics practice analyzes injuries and reconstructs accidents involving vehicles, consumer products and the environment. We have vast experience in evaluating a variety of injurious scenarios:
Learn more about Biomechanics.
Explico is seeking entry and senior level biomechanical engineers and scientists for our Detroit, Tampa Bay, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake offices. The position will involve performing biomechanical analyses of real-world accidents in support of principal and managing level testifying engineers. Day-to-day activities will include:
SUPER SMART AND SUPER CURIOUS
Math and science classes have always been easy(and enjoyable)for you, and you have the degrees and GPA to prove it. Beyond the classroom you are always finding ways to improve yourself. You read books on how to be more productive, you peruse YouTube when you need to fix something around the house. You have pursued research projects not because you had to but because of genuine curiosity.
SUPER SMART AND SUPER CURIOUS
Math and science classes have always been easy(and enjoyable)for you, and you have the degrees and GPA to prove it. Beyond the classroom you are always finding ways to improve yourself. You read books on how to be more productive, you peruse YouTube when you need to fix something around the house. You have pursued research projects not because you had to, but because of genuine curiosity.
MASTER COMMUNICATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
Unlike your peers, you seek opportunities to get in front of a crowd and communicate your research findings. You have experienced“death by Power Point” and have made a solemn vow to never commit such a heinous act. You have written several published works and learned that writing is a skill developed by practice. In general, you consider yourself an excellent teacher and love designing and delivering an informative and compelling lecture.
A “CREATIVE-TYPE”
You do not subscribe to the belief that technically proficient people can’t be “creative types.”While you are very good at math and sciences you also excel in creative endeavors. You enjoy applying your creative talents to coming up with new and innovative ways to solve problems. You are excited to work with Explico’s state of the art tools and find creative ways of applying them to the investigation of real-world accidents.
ORGANIZED AND ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL
You use tools to track your to-do’s and calendar appointments. You know the importance of time management when working against multiple deadlines. You focus on both the big picture AND the little picture. You use proper grammar and punctuation when communicating via various text-based methods. You are excited about a career that lets you work on numerous fast-paced projects simultaneously because you have the organizational skills to handle it.
DRIVEN
You have never needed someone to “crack the whip”. You are driven by accomplishment and creativity. You are willing to pay your dues and invest heavily in your own career and development. You fully acknowledge that developing a career in consulting doesn’t happen overnight and doesn’t happen with a 9 to 5 mentality. You want to be the primary variable in your own success and fully understand that success will only come through hard work combined with an environment that is completely supportive, flexible, and enabling.
TEAM PLAYER
Good teams make you better and you make good teams better. You have experienced the magic of participating in a real team setting and accomplishing something great. You find enjoyment and fulfilment in mentoring others. You want to work in a place where everyone is on the same team and celebrates each other’s successes and supports each other through failures.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
FLEXIBILITY
As a young and fast growing organization we are still building many of our systems. Everyone helps with all tasks (no matter how big or small). You’ll work with different types of scientists and engineers and all the leaders in the company. You will need to be adaptable as we continue to grow and learn.
ANSWER THESE PROMPTS
You are welcome to apply with a traditional cover letter and CV. However, we encourage you to skip the cover letter and show off your creativity, writing, presentation, and formatting skills by responding to all three of these prompts. Be as creative as you want to be– you can format the answers however you like (video or other media submissions are welcome).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Please note, Explicois only accepting applications from those who do not and will not in the future require sponsorship.
Explico’s CollisionReconstruction practice is growing and provides services related to determining the precise series of events that occurred prior to, during, and after a vehicle collision.
Our professionals must have the necessary knowledge and experience to gather the important information and evidence, perform detailed calculations, and provide verbal and written results in a manner that gives clarity to a complicated scenario. Below are examples of collision types that Explico Engineering has analyzed:
We are seeking applicants for Collision Reconstructionist / Engineer positions in our MetroDetroit office (Novi, MI). Successful candidates will possess hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience in and around automobiles, and a high degree of creative problem solving ability.
The positions involve both in-office and out-of-office field investigations. Field work includes visiting and surveying crash sites, evaluating work zones, conducting vehicle inspections, documenting evidence, and interpreting damage patterns. In-office work includes analyzing and assisting in motor vehicle collision reconstructions, conducting background analyses, assisting with case summaries and reports, documenting incident scenarios, and analyzing event data in relation to traffic incidents/crashes. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (both orally and written) is critical to a candidate’s success.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Please note, Explicois only accepting applications from those who do not and will not in the future require sponsorship.
