Hiring data · updated October 27, 2026
Chemical and materials engineer jobs
There are 76 open chemical and materials engineer roles at 35 of the companies we track, 73 of them in the US. SpaceX, Helion Energy, and Freeform have the most openings, and the most roles are in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Seattle. US postings that list pay have a median range of $132K–$198K a year. 6 are internships or entry-level.
Newest chemical and materials engineer jobs
The newest postings, at most three per company. Each links to the company's own job board.
Who's hiring the most
| SpaceX | 19 | 25% | |
| Helion Energy | 7 | 9% | |
| Freeform | 4 | 5% | |
| Sila Nanotechnologies | 4 | 5% | |
| Anduril Industries | 3 | 4% | |
| Commonwealth Fusion Systems | 3 | 4% | |
| Redwood Materials | 3 | 4% | |
| Gotion | 2 | 3% | |
| Kairos Power | 2 | 3% | |
| Mariana Minerals | 2 | 3% | |
| Radiant | 2 | 3% | |
| Voyager Technologies | 2 | 3% |
Where the jobs are
| San Francisco Bay Area | 15 | 20% | |
| Los Angeles | 14 | 18% | |
| Seattle | 9 | 12% | |
| Austin | 9 | 12% | |
| Boston | 8 | 11% | |
| Orange County | 5 | 7% | |
| Brownsville and Starbase | 3 | 4% | |
| Miami | 1 | 1% | |
| London | 1 | 1% | |
| Houston | 1 | 1% | |
| Orlando and Space Coast | 1 | 1% | |
| Raleigh–Durham | 1 | 1% |
Chemical and materials engineer pay
| Level | Median posted range | Postings with pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $100K–$140K | 17 |
| Senior | $152K–$230K | 23 |
Medians of the low and high ends of the pay ranges stated in US postings. Where most postings give an hourly rate it's shown per hour; otherwise per year, with hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours. Bonuses and equity aren't included.
Seniority
| Internship | 4 | 5% | |
| Entry-level | 2 | 3% | |
| Mid-level | 28 | 37% | |
| Senior | 41 | 54% | |
| Leadership | 1 | 1% |
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Questions
How many chemical and materials engineer jobs are open right now?
76 at 35 companies on October 27, 2026, 3 posted in the previous 7 days. This page is refreshed every Monday.
Which companies are hiring the most for chemical and materials engineer jobs?
SpaceX (19), Helion Energy (7), Freeform (4), Sila Nanotechnologies (4), and Anduril Industries (3).
How much do chemical and materials engineer jobs pay?
Across 42 US postings that state pay, the median range is $132K–$198K a year; the middle half of ranges runs from about $100K to $230K. By level: mid-level $100K–$140K, senior $152K–$230K.
Can chemical and materials engineer jobs be remote?
0% of US chemical and materials engineer jobs on our list are listed as remote (0 of 73).
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About this data
We read the public job boards (Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby) of the companies on our list every Monday; this page uses the October 27, 2026 read. Roles are grouped from job titles, so some titles land in the wrong bucket. ElegyLabs isn't affiliated with the companies listed; we link to each posting on the company's own board and don't copy job descriptions. Pay figures are the ranges stated in the postings.
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