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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 8 months

7Open roles

$76–360KSalary range

3.5Roles / month

18%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (7)

Degree requirements

PhD 4%

Master 4%

Bachelor 89%

Top material classes

Composites 96%

Thermoplastics 29%

Coatings/films 14%

Electronic materials 14%

Thermosets 11%

Adhesives/sealants 4%

Most-requested techniques

FEA 36%

fatigue analysis 32%

stress analysis 25%

failure analysis 18%

environmental testing 14%

modal analysis 14%

structural testing 11%

static analysis 11%

Role mix

R&D / Research 50%

Process Engineering 18%

Quality / Testing 14%

Management / Director 11%

Supply Chain / Procurement 4%

Technical Service / Sales 4%

Where they hire

TX 50%

CA 32%

WA 4%

Industries

Aerospace 71%

Defense 29%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

4%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

39%Need clearance

18%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 8 months

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28 roles posted across 8 months, averaging 3.5/month.