Thermal Sciences Senior Associate — Risk & Simulation

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.) to join our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Phoenix, AZ; or Seattle, WA. You will apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, combustion, wildfire, risk mitigation and product development.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, hands-on lab experience, and ability to communicate complex results to clients and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• A 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Combustion

Laboratory experiments

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.) to join our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Phoenix, AZ; or Seattle, WA. You will apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, combustion, wildfire, risk mitigation and product development.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, hands-on lab experience, and ability to communicate complex results to clients and cross-functional teams.