We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate or Senior Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team, applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to solve challenging, interdisciplinary problems involving fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and combustion. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of technical consulting, including effective verbal and written communication and the establishment of deep areas of technical expertise, and to serve clients effectively.

• Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests
• Researching published literature
• Conducting field inspections
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis and distilling complex data
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients
• Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to individuals with various backgrounds including engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields, with a practical and theoretical understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis
• Strong desire and ability to conduct hands-on laboratory and field work
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice (regional, out-of-state, and occasional international travel is estimated at >15%)
• Must be willing and able to work from the office in Los Angeles, CA
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering problems within and outside your direct areas of specialization
• Interest in developing a client base

Other preferred but not required qualifications:

• A background in turbomachinery and/or combustion
• Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Capable of using coding languages/packages such as MATLAB, Python or R to conduct data analysis
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, ASTM and NFPA standards)

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].

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. #LI-Onsite

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.

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https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent