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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 9 months

8Open roles

$76–360KSalary range

3.3Roles / month

23%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (8)

Degree requirements

PhD 3%

Master 3%

Bachelor 90%

Top material classes

Composites 93%

Thermoplastics 27%

Coatings/films 13%

Electronic materials 13%

Thermosets 10%

Adhesives/sealants 3%

Most-requested techniques

FEA 33%

fatigue analysis 33%

stress analysis 23%

failure analysis 17%

modal analysis 17%

environmental testing 13%

structural testing 10%

static analysis 10%

Role mix

R&D / Research 50%

Quality / Testing 17%

Process Engineering 17%

Management / Director 10%

Supply Chain / Procurement 3%

Technical Service / Sales 3%

Where they hire

TX 50%

CA 30%

WA 7%

Industries

Aerospace 70%

Defense 30%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

3%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

40%Need clearance

17%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 9 months

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30 roles posted across 9 months, averaging 3.3/month.