Ricardo · 10 hours ago
Consultant - Strategic Consulting
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expRicardo is a company focused on creating a safe and sustainable world. They are seeking a Consultant to support client-facing projects across various sectors including electrification, AI-enabled systems, and autonomous vehicles, while applying analytical frameworks and delivering high-quality client outputs.
AutomotiveConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingQuality AssuranceSustainability
Responsibilities
Support delivery of client-facing and internal strategic advisory projects across automotive, EV, autonomy/AI, and adjacent engineering-led markets
Assist with analyses including market assessments, competitive benchmarking, value chain mapping, cost and “should-cost” analysis, and technology positioning
Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Contribute to client-ready presentations, briefing materials, meeting preparation, and follow-ups
Conduct structured research on EV architectures, autonomous vehicle ecosystems, AI applications, and emerging technologies, as well as adjacent sectors such as energy transition, industrial systems, and advanced manufacturing
Synthesize technical, regulatory, and market inputs into clear insights and executive-level summaries
Support development of quantitative and qualitative analyses (e.g., adoption scenarios, cost drivers, market sizing, technology roadmaps)
Maintain project documentation, trackers, templates, and internal knowledge repositories
Support internal team routines such as knowledge sharing and lessons learned
Assist with preparation of internal status updates, dashboards, and progress reporting
Support development and refinement of reusable frameworks, templates, and analytical tools used across strategic consulting engagements
Help adapt existing methodologies (e.g., benchmarking, cost modeling, strategic assessments) for use in new markets or technology contexts
Document assumptions, best practices, and lessons learned to enable consistent and scalable delivery
Support proposal development by contributing research, analysis, and presentation content across automotive and adjacent markets
Assist senior team members in client discussions involving high-uncertainty decisions, such as EV transition strategies, AI and autonomy adoption, regulatory change, and energy transition impacts
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in consulting, engineering, strategy, or analytical roles
Background or strong exposure to automotive, EV, autonomous vehicles, AI-enabled systems, or closely related technical fields
Ability to quickly learn and apply concepts across adjacent industrial, energy, or mobility markets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a closely related engineering discipline
Relevant professional experience in engineering, consulting, strategy, or analytical roles within automotive, EV, autonomous systems, AI-enabled technologies, or adjacent engineering-led markets
Demonstrated experience applying engineering fundamentals to strategic, commercial, or analytical problem-solving
Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience spanning multiple sectors (e.g., automotive plus industrial, energy, rail, marine, or off-highway)
Familiarity with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, technology providers, or engineering-led organizations
Experience supporting market assessment, technology commercialization, strategic planning, or mergers & acquisition efforts
Benefits
Flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker.
Discuss flexible working arrangements.
Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.
Company
Ricardo
Ricardo is a advisory firm that offers engineering consulting services and solutions to build on sustainable technological innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-11Acquired
1962-04-05IPO
Leadership Team
Graham Ritchie
Chief Executive Officer
Judith Cottrell
Group Chief Financial Officer
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