Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate for its Thermal Sciences Practice, based in Los Angeles, California; Menlo Park, California; Phoenix, Arizona; or Seattle, Washington. The role applies fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems involving failure analysis, combustion, wildfire, risk mitigation, and product development. The position combines laboratory and field work, analytical or computational modeling, data analysis, research, risk assessment, project management, and technical communication. Consultants work with clients and communicate technical conclusions to people in engineering, law, business, and industry. The role is primarily in-person at an Exponent office, except when traveling for client work or other business activities. Consultants have flexibility to balance their work and personal schedules while meeting client needs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
Practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
Hands-on experience developing and performing laboratory or field experiments in 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 communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications that are in review or pending.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling.
Review and understand experiments and simulations performed by clients.
Analyze and distill complex data.
Research and interpret data from published literature.
Conduct risk assessments.
Prepare written reports, proposals, and presentations.
Manage projects and maintain efficiency under deadlines.
Gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business, and industry.
Perform field inspections, investigations, and experiments.