Thermal Sciences Associate; Ph.D

Position: Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)
About Exponent Exponent 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

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Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.

You will be responsible for Performing engineering calculations and analysis

Evaluating the performance of mechanical and safety systems

Utilizing computational techniques such as CFDConducting field work and data collection

Conducting laboratory testing and assessments

Planning and executing experimental test programs

Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability

Performing engineering calculations and analysis

Conducting fieldwork

Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients

Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering (or a related field)
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion

Deep experience developing and implementing combustion and fire models

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands

Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside their direct area of expertise

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with commercial CFD programs such as ANSYS Fluent, StarCCM+ and fire modeling tools

Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs

Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred

Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise

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