Materials Science Jobs

Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and delivery of next-generation thin-film R&D and manufacturing equipment at Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for CMU's Materials Science and Engineering department, managing day-to-day office operations, seminar logistics, faculty support, and mail/package services.

Applied Materials seeks a PhD-level TEM Engineer in Santa Clara to drive atomic-scale materials characterization and ML-enabled analysis for advanced semiconductor process development.

Scientific contributor needed to design and execute solid‑state and powder characterization studies that inform robust drug substance and drug product development at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Applied Materials is hiring a Metrology Engineer III in Tempe to lead microscopy-based metrology and TEM/FIB sample-prep workflows that support customer demos and thin-film characterization.

Relativity Space is hiring a Staff Additive Simulation Engineer to lead multiphysics modeling and validation of metal additive manufacturing processes for Terran R production.

Hach (a Veralto company) is seeking an onsite Chemist III to drive electroanalytical research and ion-selective electrode development to improve water quality testing and instrumentation.

SGS is hiring a detail-oriented Chemist I to conduct thermal, mechanical and microscopic testing and support QA processes at the Christiansburg TPM lab.

Applied Materials is hiring an Etch Process Engineer in Santa Clara to drive plasma etch development and troubleshoot complex semiconductor process challenges for advanced manufacturing.

Lead and mentor an optical materials engineering team in Lake Forest to deliver GxP-compliant, high-performance optical systems, with required expertise in LHPG crystal growth technology.

Materials Engineering Intern at Rolls‑Royce in Indianapolis contributing to hands-on materials testing, data analysis and cross-functional engineering projects.

Lead TSI's effort to develop space-based semiconductor manufacturing research, partnerships, and workforce programs as the Associate Director for Space Manufacturing.

QRC Group is hiring a Process Development Senior Associate Scientist to perform material characterization, primary packaging forensics, and process scale-up work supporting biopharma clients in Juncos, Puerto Rico.

Mechanical Engineer needed to design, test, and scale mechanical systems for a growing startup commercializing HPSA mineral recovery and remediation technology.

Work at a pioneering optical technologies company as an R&D Engineer developing high-power fiber lasers, optical fibers, and advanced component prototypes.

An R&D Engineer Intern role at Cornerstone Building Brands to support materials research, prototype testing, and development of energy-efficient window and door technologies for Summer 2026.

Alkegen is hiring a Development Engineer I to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that improve product quality and reduce production costs.

Applied Materials is hiring a PhD Mechanical Engineer new college graduate to support mechanical design, testing, and tooling development for semiconductor equipment in Santa Clara.

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer in Santa Clara to run process experiments, perform hardware characterization, and resolve process issues supporting semiconductor and display manufacturing.

An experienced B2B sales professional is needed to drive new business and account growth for a leading protective covers and packaging solutions company in a remote, travel-heavy field role.

EAG Laboratories is hiring an onsite GDMS Materials Science Analyst for second shift to run analyses, prepare samples, troubleshoot equipment, and produce technical reports in support of materials testing.

Experienced materials scientist needed to prepare TEM/APT specimens using FIB, run CAMECA LEAP acquisitions, and deliver detailed analyses for advanced electronics customers at EAG's Milpitas nanolab.

R&D Injection Molding Engineering Intern at Alcon supporting end-to-end molding projects and process improvements in Johns Creek over a 10–12 week summer internship.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is recruiting graduate interns for the National Security Engineering Division to support hands-on research and engineering projects in electrical, mechanical, optical, materials, and applied physics domains.

Relativity Space is hiring an experienced Materials Characterization Specialist in Long Beach to lead thermal, chemical, and powder testing and expand in-house characterization capabilities for the Terran R program.

Lead SGS's global Food-Contact Materials (FCM) business to drive sales growth, strategic partnerships, and sustainability-focused testing and advisory services worldwide.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring a Research Scientist (Organic Materials) to perform advanced analytical research on polymers in three-dimensional art objects and to lead collaborative conservation science projects.

Carnegie Mellon University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental and computational development of novel nanomaterials and prototypes for thermal management, imaging, and sensing applications.

P&G’s Hair Care R&D team is seeking a PhD intern to develop and validate quantitative detangling tests and models for conditioning agents during a 12-week onsite summer internship in Mason, Ohio.

A hands-on R&D formulation internship at Syngenta Seeds in Greensboro offering laboratory experience in formulation development, instrumentation, and data analysis for a 10–12 week paid summer program.

Experienced metallurgical leaders are sought to manage technical operations, drive process improvements, and ensure product quality at a specialty steel manufacturer in Bridgeville, PA.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring graduate-level interns for a virtual Computational Chemistry and Materials Science summer program to perform simulation-based research and data analysis.

LLNL is hiring graduate interns and recent grads to support materials science research through laboratory work, computation, and data analysis in support of national security-focused projects.

Lead operation, maintenance, user training, and technical support for the MPML's SEM, EDS, and EM sample-preparation capabilities within the University of Chicago Materials Research Center.

General Motors is hiring a materials researcher with metallurgical expertise to drive experimental and computational R&D for lightweight metallic solutions in vehicle development.

Assent is hiring a Senior Regulatory Expert to lead regulatory and sustainability strategy, partner with product and commercial teams, and represent the company externally as a trusted subject-matter leader.

Anduril Industries is hiring a Senior Materials Engineer in Costa Mesa to lead failure analysis, materials characterization, and data-driven material decision-making for advanced defense products.

Mariana Minerals is hiring a Product Manager, Materials to drive product strategy and create market-ready documentation that proves product quality, compliance, and commercial readiness.

Process engineering internship at GlobalFoundries Fab 9 in Essex Junction focused on equipment quality control, process optimization, and a mentored project for sophomore engineering students.

Applied Materials is hiring a Director of Intellectual Property Law to lead global patent strategy, manage IP portfolios, and advise business and engineering teams on complex IP matters.

The College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead laboratory and in vivo studies on vaccine stabilization and ambient-temperature cell storage.

Brooks Running seeks a Master's graduate intern to support the Run Research Team in Seattle by collecting and analyzing biomechanical and materials data that directly informs product design and development.

A postdoctoral researcher position at LLNL to perform light and heavy ion irradiation experiments and advanced characterization of refractory alloys to advance fusion materials research.

Lead LLNL’s Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing Section to drive multidisciplinary R&D, mentor technical staff, and deliver complex engineering solutions for national-security programs.

Contribute to experimental and computational research on liquid formulations for organic coatings with the Newell Washburn group at Carnegie Mellon University.

A postdoctoral researcher role at LLNL to develop and implement multiscale, HPC-ready simulation frameworks (MD, KMC, FP-KMC) for radiation-driven microstructural evolution in refractory high-entropy alloys.

Experienced engineering leader wanted to manage product design engineering and quality assurance at Kennedy Valve’s Elmira facility, overseeing ISO QMS, testing, and team development to ensure product and process excellence.

Experienced materials and program manager sought to lead supplier strategy, materials planning, and commercialization for semiconductor equipment programs at Applied Materials in Santa Clara.

Undergraduate Engineering Support Specialist Intern at Penn State ARL assisting with materials synthesis, device fabrication, process simulation, testing, and characterization across additive and advanced manufacturing projects.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer in Oklahoma City to develop, qualify, and implement material solutions for aerospace structural applications on programs that require security clearance.