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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

1Open roles

$75–169KSalary range

1.2Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (1)

SR Machinist Columbia, MD· $75k – $95k

Degree requirements

PhD 14%

Bachelor 57%

Associate 14%

Top material classes

Composites 86%

Thermoplastics 86%

Thermosets 43%

Coatings/films 29%

Elastomers/rubber 14%

Most-requested techniques

cleaning 14%

inspection 14%

assembly/disassembly 14%

pressure integrity testing 14%

pressurized test equipment 14%

functional performance testing 14%

solvent flushing 14%

thermal analysis 14%

Role mix

R&D / Research 29%

Manufacturing / Production 29%

Quality / Testing 14%

Technical Service / Sales 14%

Process Engineering 14%

Where they hire

MD 43%

TX 29%

VA 14%

DC 14%

Industries

Defense 43%

Aerospace 43%

Oil & gas 14%

Work arrangement

86%On-site

14%Hybrid

Visa & eligibility signals

43%Need clearance

14%Export-controlled

Sponsorship signals come from posting language plus historical DOL Labor Condition Application data. Confirm specifics with the recruiter.

Posting volume · last 6 months

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

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