Senior Fire Research Scientist
FM
Norwood, MA · Posted October 24, 2026
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About the job
FM seeks a Senior Research Scientist to develop scientific knowledge, computational models, and engineering solutions for fire hazards and fire protection. You will apply computational fluid dynamics, physics-based modeling, and AI to industrial property risk prevention...