Vehicle Crash / Reconstruction Expert (ACTAR background)
Robson Forensic
Location:
United States (Lancaster, PA (hybrid))
Application Deadline:
December 31, 2026
About the Position
You are already an expert in your field. You have 5+ years of experience as an ACTAR-certified reconstructionist working real-world vehicle collision investigations; experienced with scene investigations, event data recorder downloads, scene mapping, and post-collision vehicle inspection. Ability to write investigation reports and explain reconstruction methodologies is a must.
The ideal candidate for this role is a capable ACTAR-certified reconstructionist looking to grow their analytical abilities, training, and apply the latest technologies to advanced reconstructions.
Robson Forensic will train you to apply your expertise in a forensic setting, based on our experience of nearly 40 years in providing expert witness services.
What you will do:
• Investigate vehicle crash incidents.
• Analyze vehicle collision events, applying your comprehensive knowledge of crash reconstruction methods and tools.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.
You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care.
What we require:
• Certification: ACTAR-certified reconstructionist
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field from an ABET-accredited college preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as an ACTAR-certified reconstructionist working real-world vehicle collision investigations; experienced with scene investigations, event data recorder downloads, scene mapping, and post-collision vehicle inspection.
• Knowledge: Thorough working knowledge of crash reconstruction, scene investigation, human factors for drivers’ responses, and report-writing.
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Other: A clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.
Work style:
Approximately 20% of the role is travel for training, inspections, and providing sworn testimony on your investigative findings at a deposition or trial. The remainder is investigation, analysis, and report writing, working independently and as part of a collaborative team. Our experts offer and receive support/mentoring in a firm with over 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals and manage a portfolio of 50-70 projects/clients.
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA (hybrid)
ABOUT ROBSON FORENSIC:
Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Our experts come from both industry and academia, and the work blends collaboration with autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply with your resume. That is all we need to start the conversation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Interested in this opportunity?
Please follow the instructions below to submit your application directly to the employer:
https://www.robsonforensic.com/careers/vehicle-crash-reconstruction-expert-actar

