Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.) ID

2026-2671

Location US-MA-Natick

Practice Thermal Sciences

Position Type Full-time

Posted Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Workplace Type On-Site 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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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 Natick MA. In this role, you will perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion and electrochemistry. Applications will primarily be in vehicles, consumer electronics, utilities, fire and explosion investigation, power generation, medical devices, and many others. Specific duties will include conducting, planning, and executing experimental test programs, conducting fieldwork and inspections, preparing proposals and technical reports, presenting to clients, and starting the process of developing new clients.

You will be responsible for

Developing test plans, instrumenting, and carrying out laboratory tests Performing engineering calculations and analyses Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering Presently legally authorized to work in the U.S. No immigration sponsorship or processing required. Strong technical background in... For full info follow application link.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.