Idaho Office
850 Energy Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
P: (208) 522-8560
F: (208) 522-8639

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Sentient Corporation is a technology leader in statistical and physics based product life prediction (prognostics) for military, aerospace, renewable energy and industrial machinery. We develop software simulation tools and physics-based models that enable new engineering design and field maintenance paradigms which lower the cost of fielding high dollar, rotating equipment such as helicopters, jet fighters and wind turbines. Sentient has enjoyed steady revenue growth and profitability since inception in 2001. Sentient currently has 17 employees; our team primarily consists of scientists and engineers, including 5 Ph.D. and 3 M.S. holders. Our corporate headquarters are in Idaho Falls, ID, with remote employees in Vermont, New York, and Tennessee.

The successful applicant will research material failure modes and characteristics via simulation and experimentation, identify and implement better ways of detecting and predicting fatigue failure, and develop innovative approaches for maximizing the value of machine condition information. Other responsibilities will include creating compelling technical proposals to help secure new projects and outreach activities such as professional networking, forming partnerships with government and academic counterparts, publishing papers, and establishing credibility and good rapport with customer technical reps. Occasional travel will be required.

This position will be filled as soon as possible.

Sentient offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a flexible work schedule that allows you to take every other Friday off. We are located in the affordable and family-friendly small city of Idaho Falls ID, next door to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Virtually any type of outdoor recreation you can imagine is close by, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, as well as world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, and whitewater.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for most positions at Sentient, as the work may involve export-controlled defense technologies..

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