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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 9 months

9Open roles

$45–229KSalary range

3.8Roles / month

32%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (9)

Degree requirements

PhD 3%

Bachelor 85%

Top material classes

Composites 44%

Coatings/films 24%

Electronic materials 24%

Thermoplastics 15%

Adhesives/sealants 6%

Fibers/textiles 3%

Most-requested techniques

metrology 9%

RCS analysis 6%

interferometry 6%

optical alignment 6%

finite element analysis 6%

x-ray spectroscopy 3%

RF property prediction 3%

instrument calibration 3%

Role mix

R&D / Research 50%

Process Engineering 26%

Manufacturing / Production 12%

Quality / Testing 6%

Product Development 3%

Where they hire

CA 88%

MS 6%

CO 3%

UT 3%

Industries

Defense 38%

Energy 32%

Aerospace 29%

Work arrangement

76%On-site

24%Hybrid

47%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

62%Need clearance

38%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 9 months

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34 roles posted across 9 months, averaging 3.8/month.