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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 7 months

7Open roles

$37–252KSalary range

2.9Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (7)

Degree requirements

PhD 5%

Master 15%

Bachelor 70%

Top material classes

Composites 30%

Coatings/films 30%

Electronic materials 25%

Thermosets 5%

Adhesives/sealants 5%

Most-requested techniques

melt pool characterization 15%

failure analysis 10%

test rig operation 10%

materials synthesis 10%

design of experiments 10%

environmental testing 10%

experimental planning 10%

advanced measurement devices 10%

Role mix

Process Engineering 40%

R&D / Research 35%

Management / Director 10%

Manufacturing / Production 10%

Quality / Testing 5%

Where they hire

CT 60%

IA 10%

MA 10%

CA 10%

AZ 5%

Industries

Aerospace 80%

Defense 20%

Work arrangement

95%On-site

5%Hybrid

15%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

55%Need clearance

25%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 7 months

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20 roles posted across 7 months, averaging 2.9/month.