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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 7 months

3Open roles

$45–229KSalary range

3.3Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (3)

Degree requirements

PhD 4%

Bachelor 91%

Top material classes

Composites 52%

Electronic materials 22%

Coatings/films 17%

Thermoplastics 9%

Adhesives/sealants 4%

Most-requested techniques

RCS analysis 9%

optical alignment 9%

finite element analysis 9%

x-ray spectroscopy 4%

RF property prediction 4%

instrument calibration 4%

sputter-erosion rate prediction 4%

plasma-materials interactions testing 4%

Role mix

R&D / Research 57%

Process Engineering 22%

Manufacturing / Production 13%

Product Development 4%

Where they hire

CA 91%

CO 4%

MS 4%

Industries

Defense 43%

Aerospace 30%

Energy 26%

Work arrangement

65%On-site

35%Hybrid

48%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

70%Need clearance

48%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 7 months

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23 roles posted across 7 months, averaging 3.3/month.