Exponent

Senior Manager - Thermal Sciences (Ph.D.)

Exponent$175K — $255K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, with expertise in combustion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • 7+ years of consulting experience in process safety, decarbonization, or fire protection engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) Licensure or ability to obtain one.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience in hazard identification and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with technical experts.
  • Oversee project management and client relationship building.
  • Perform engineering calculations and analyses.
  • Conduct laboratory experiments and modeling.
  • Plan and execute testing programs.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule for an optimal work/life balance.
  • Supportive culture within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Autonomy in managing work and personal commitments.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities for client engagements.
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager/Senior Managing Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. As a Senior Managing Engineer, you will cultivate relationships with existing clients, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our Thermal Sciences Practice.    

You will be responsible for
  • Conducting failure analysis and root cause analysis investigations
  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
  • Project management and building client relationships
  • Performing engineering calculations and analyses
  • Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
  • Planning and executing testing programs
  • Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
  • Domestic and international travel will likely be required
  • Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
  • 7+ years of relevant consulting experience in process safety, decarbonization, and/or fire protection engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) Licensure, or ability to obtain a P.E. License
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
  • Proven track record conducting hazard identification and analysis studies and incident investigations via any recognized methodology

 

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].

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 forbuilding 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. #LI-Onsite

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 Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

 

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

Salary RangeUSD $175,000.00 - USD $255,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

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

Job LocationsUS-CA-Menlo Park

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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