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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Thermal Sciences Associate

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNatick, MA, USA$140k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
  • A strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
  • Deep experience developing and implementing combustion and fire models.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside the candidate’s direct area of expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and lead investigations and analyses of failures involving structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, 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 computational fluid dynamics.
  • Conduct fieldwork and data collection.
  • Conduct laboratory testing and assessments, including assessments of material flammability.
  • Plan and execute experimental test programs.
  • Prepare proposals and technical reports, and present findings to clients.
  • Travel within and outside the United States as project work requires.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with commercial computational fluid dynamics programs such as ANSYS Fluent and StarCCM+, and fire modeling tools.
  • Hands-on experience executing experimental programs.
  • Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
  • Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of National Fire Protection Association and International Code Council codes and standards.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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