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Exponent Inc.

Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

Natick, MA, United States

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

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Pay: Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
Apply by: Nov 9, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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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 the thermal sciences and battery systems (e.g. vent gas and fire propagation, combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material response in fire)
3+ years of relevant industry experience (experience in technical consulting is a plus, but not required)
Experience in the design and analysis of thermal systems/processes in a professional or post-doctoral setting
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong skills in laboratory methods including the construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering problems within and outside their direct areas of specialization
Professional Engineer (PE) License or willingness to obtain a PE

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, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. 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.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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