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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 4 months

1Open roles

$106–222KSalary range

1.8Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (1)

Modeling Intern - Doctorate Malibu, CA· $108k – $125k

Degree requirements

PhD 29%

Master 29%

Bachelor 43%

Top material classes

Coatings/films 57%

Electronic materials 43%

Thermosets 14%

Thermoplastics 14%

Composites 14%

Elastomers/rubber 14%

Most-requested techniques

SEM 29%

elemental analysis 14%

radiometric measurement 14%

statistical data analysis 14%

cryogenic device evaluation 14%

optical/infrared microscopy 14%

imaging camera functionality 14%

interferometric measurements 14%

Role mix

R&D / Research 71%

Management / Director 14%

Process Engineering 14%

Where they hire

CA 100%

Industries

Aerospace 57%

Defense 43%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

86%Need clearance

43%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 4 months

Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26

7 roles posted across 4 months, averaging 1.8/month.