Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)
Exponent
Phoenix, AZ0–2 yrs56m agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Operations
- Work
- On-site in Phoenix
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Exponent is seeking a Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineer for its Thermal Sciences Practice in Phoenix, AZ.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in and lead the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes and equipment, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis.
- Evaluate the performance of mechanical and safety systems.
- Utilize computational techniques such as CFD.
- Conduct field work and data collection.
- Plan and execute experimental test programs.
- Conduct laboratory assessments of material flammability.
- Prepare proposals and technical reports.
- Present findings to clients.
- Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering (or a related field).
- Strong technical background in thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, heat transfer, unit operations, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
- Deep experience developing and implementing combustion and fire models.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside their direct area of expertise.
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs and/or performing field work.
- Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise.
Application Information
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending). Not restricted to 1 page.