Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

About the Role

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for its Thermal Sciences Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This role involves applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing and distilling complex data
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
• Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients
• Researching and parsing data from published literature
• Conducting risk assessments
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines
• Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business, and industry

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. (No immigration sponsorship or processing required.)
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experimental programs.
• Familiarity with technical documents and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experimental programs.
• Familiarity with technical documents and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (in review or pending are acceptable).

Compensation

Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.