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HRL Laboratories

Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 8 months

2Open roles

$81–222KSalary range

1.3Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 30%

Master 20%

Bachelor 50%

Top material classes

Electronic materials 40%

Coatings/films 40%

Thermosets 10%

Thermoplastics 10%

Composites 10%

Elastomers/rubber 10%

Most-requested techniques

scanning electron microscopy 20%

SEM 20%

kinetic Monte Carlo 20%

elemental analysis 10%

radiometric measurement 10%

statistical data analysis 10%

cryogenic device evaluation 10%

optical/infrared microscopy 10%

Role mix

R&D / Research 70%

Process Engineering 20%

Management / Director 10%

Where they hire

CA 100%

Industries

Aerospace 50%

Defense 50%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

90%Need clearance

40%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 8 months

Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

10 roles posted across 8 months, averaging 1.3/month.