Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)ID2026-2325LocationUS-WA-SeattlePracticeThermal SciencesPosition TypeFull-timePosted Salary RangeUSD $140,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.Workplace TypeOn-SiteAbout ExponentExponent 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 teamKey statistics:950+ Consultants640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines30+ Offices globallyOur OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences 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 forAnalyzing and distilling complex dataPerforming laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modelingReviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clientsResearching and parsing data from published literatureConducting risk assessmentsPreparing written reports, proposals, and presentationsManaging projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlinesMost assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industryPerforming field inspections, investigations and experimentsYou will have the following skills and qualificationsPh.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 combustionPresently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.A background in data sciences and/or electrical engineering would be a plus, but is not requiredOutstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problemsHands-on experience developing and performing laboratory or field experiments in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer or combustionFamiliarity with technical documents and equipmentExcellent written and verbal communications skillsApplicants 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 @ ExponentTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with div

Created: 2026-01-27