Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Natick, MA

9d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for its Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to apply fundamental engineering and scientific principles to solve real-world problems related to failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. The position offers opportunities for continued professional development through publications, technical conferences, and professional licensure.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry with a strong interest in energy applications.
Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new and varied problems within and outside direct areas of specialization.
Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental programs, including experimental design, apparatus construction, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Strong quantitative skills, including mathematical modeling, optimization, and numerical analysis.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a demonstrated commitment to professional development through peer-reviewed publications, technical conference presentations, professional engineering licensure, or other professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to a broad range of technical problems and applications.
Planning, designing, and executing experimental test programs, including the construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Developing and using numerical and analytical models of physical phenomena.
Conducting risk assessments, fieldwork, and inspections, including data gathering and documentation.
Researching published literature and reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other technical information.
Preparing and communicating proposals, presentations, and technical reports to clients and other technical and non-technical audiences.
Managing projects and multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining quality and efficiency under deadlines.
Demonstrating a commitment to quality management in technical work and project delivery.
Identifying opportunities to expand current projects and developing new consulting engagements.
Pursuing continued professional development through publications, technical conferences, professional licensure, and certifications.