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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 8 months

1Open role

$56–209KSalary range

2.8Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open role (1)

Composite Engineer Adelanto, CA· $69k – $116k

Degree requirements

Bachelor 86%

Associate 5%

Top material classes

Composites 95%

Coatings/films 23%

Thermosets 18%

Thermoplastics 14%

Adhesives/sealants 14%

Most-requested techniques

ASTM testing 14%

stress analysis 14%

fatigue analysis 9%

vibration analysis 9%

NDI methods 9%

coupon testing 9%

Structural testing 9%

Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) 5%

Role mix

Process Engineering 50%

Manufacturing / Production 32%

R&D / Research 9%

Management / Director 9%

Where they hire

CA 91%

UT 5%

Industries

Aerospace 95%

Defense 5%

Work arrangement

81%On-site

14%Hybrid

5%Remote

5%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

91%Need clearance

36%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 8 months

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22 roles posted across 8 months, averaging 2.8/month.