Thermal Sciences Associate/Sr. 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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes and equipment, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis.
• Evaluating the performance of mechanical and safety systems.
• Utilizing computational techniques such as CFD.
• Conducting field work and data collection.
• Conducting laboratory testing and assessments.
• Planning and executing experimental test programs.
• Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability.
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients.
• Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.).

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs.
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise.

Life @ Exponent

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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.

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.

Benefits

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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.