Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.) - Lab & Field Expert

Exponent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate or Senior Associate in Los Angeles, CA to apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to interdisciplinary problems in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and combustion. You will grow expertise and deliver solutions to clients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes building technical consulting skills, effective communication, and project leadership with opportunities for travel and growth

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering with a practical and theoretical understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis.
• Strong desire and ability to conduct hands-on laboratory and field work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice (>15%), and to work from the office in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests.
• Researching published literature.
• Conducting field inspections.
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis and distilling complex data.
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients.
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines.
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients.
• Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to diverse audiences.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Field work

Leadership

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Client engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate or Senior Associate in Los Angeles, CA to apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to interdisciplinary problems in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and combustion. You will grow expertise and deliver solutions to clients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes building technical consulting skills, effective communication, and project leadership with opportunities for travel and growth