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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 5 months

1Open role

$52–180KSalary range

1.2Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open role (1)

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems Irvine, CA· $130k – $180k

Degree requirements

Master 17%

Bachelor 67%

Top material classes

Composites 100%

Thermosets 50%

Elastomers/rubber 17%

Coatings/films 17%

Thermoplastics 17%

Most-requested techniques

DMA 33%

DSC 33%

TGA 33%

CAD 17%

CFD 17%

rheology 17%

SEM 17%

sensors 17%

Role mix

R&D / Research 67%

Manufacturing / Production 33%

Where they hire

CA 50%

CO 50%

Industries

Aerospace 83%

Defense 17%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

67%Need clearance

100%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 5 months

Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

6 roles posted across 5 months, averaging 1.2/month.