Thermal Sciences Senior Associate; Ph.D

Position: Thermal Sciences Senior 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.  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!  

Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA;
Menlo Park, CA;
Phoenix, AZ; or Seattle, WA. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, combustion, wildfire, risk mitigation and product development.

You will be responsible for

Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling

Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients

Analyzing and distilling complex data Researching and parsing data from published literature

Conducting risk assessments

Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations

Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines

Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

Performing field inspections, investigations and experiments

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldA practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion

At least two years of relevant work experience is required

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required. Hands-on experience developing and performing laboratory or field experiments in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer or combustion

Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems

Familiarity with technical documents and equipment

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.  Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

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