Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

## About Exponent **Exponent** is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! **Key statistics:** - 950+ Consultants - 640+ Ph.D.s - 90+ Disciplines - 30+ Offices globally ## Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a **Senior Associate** for our **Thermal Sciences** Practice in **Seattle, WA**. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, combustion, wildfire, risk mitigation and product development. ## You will be responsible for - 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 - 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 ## You will have the following skills and qualifications - Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Nuclear, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field, with a 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. - At least 3 years of relevant industry experience - A background in data sciences and/or electrical engineering would be a plus, but is not required - Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems - Hands-on experience developing and performing laboratory or field experiments in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer or combustion - Familiarity with technical documents and equipment - Excellent written and verbal communications skills *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].* ## Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. ## Work Environment At Exponent, w…