Thermal Sciences Associate - Aircraft Systems​/Performance; Ph.D

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Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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!

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We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate with a focus on aircraft systems and performance for our Thermal Sciences Practice in New York, NY
. You will be responsible for applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis and risk mitigation.

• Applying fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, dynamics and aerospace engineering to investigate complex technical problems involving aircraft, propulsion systems, and other thermal-fluid systems
• Analyzing and distilling complex data
• Conducting site, aircraft, and component inspections, and documenting physical evidence
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
• Evaluating the design, operation, performance, and failure modes of aircraft and including gas turbines, turbo machinery, fuel delivery systems, combustion systems, and associated controls.
• Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients
• Researching and parsing data from published literature
• Conducting risk assessments
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations that communicate complex engineering findings to attorneys, clients, regulators, engineers, and other technical and non-technical audiences
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines
• Expanding technical expertise through research, publications conference participation, and continued engagement with developments in thermal sciences, aircraft systems, propulsion, aviation safety, and aerospace engineering

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics, or a related field, with a practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.
  
  No immigration sponsorship or processingrequired.
• Understanding of aircraft and/or spacecraft systems and performance, such as control systems, flight controls, propulsion systems, instrumentation, environmental control systems, automated flight-control systems, cockpit controls, and the interaction between pilot inputs and aircraft response
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems
• Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental programs
• An understanding of modeling and simulating aircraft and/or systems
• Ability to interpret technical documentation including, but not limited to, flight manuals, operating procedures, system schematics, maintenance records, performance charts, engineering drawings, and test data
• Interest in investigating system failures, abnormal operating conditions, accidents, performance anomalies, or equipment malfunctions
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, certification requirements, and piloting and aircraft operations
• Aircraft accident investigation experience is a plus, but not required
• Willingness and ability to travel (