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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

$67–227KSalary range

1.3Roles / month

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 38%

Master 25%

Bachelor 38%

Top material classes

Composites 50%

Coatings/films 38%

Electronic materials 38%

Thermoplastics 13%

Adhesives/sealants 13%

Most-requested techniques

finite element analysis 25%

thin film deposition 25%

DMA 13%

DSC 13%

TMA 13%

Rheometer 13%

structural analysis 13%

materials characterization 13%

Role mix

R&D / Research 88%

Applications Engineering 13%

Where they hire

CA 100%

Industries

Aerospace 63%

Defense 38%

Work arrangement

87%On-site

13%Hybrid

100%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

100%Need clearance

25%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

8 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 1.3/month.