Thermal Sciences Associate: Real-World Analysis & Modeling

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.) for our Menlo Park, CA office. The role applies fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field and the ability to translate data and experiments into clear technical conclusions for clients, with on-site work and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear or related field with thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and combustion understanding.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems and perform experiments.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and distilling complex data.
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling.
• Reviewing experiments and simulations performed by clients.
• Researching data from published literature and conducting risk assessments.
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Managing projects and communicating conclusions to engineers, lawyers, and business stakeholders.

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.) for our Menlo Park, CA office. The role applies fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field and the ability to translate data and experiments into clear technical conclusions for clients, with on-site work and collaboration across disciplines.