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Materials Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

The Materials Engineer works in conjunction with the Engineering Manager or Sr. level Engineer. The Materials Engineer is responsible for maintaining existing material designs and may work on the ...

The Materials Engineer works in conjunction with the Engineering Manager or Sr. level Engineer. The Materials Engineer is responsible for maintaining existing material designs and may work on the ...

The Materials Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing cement-based 3D-printable materials. Additionally, in this role, you will assist with developing, designing, and executing ...

Materials Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

The Materials Engineer designs and optimizes material flows, packaging, and replenishment systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, supporting the operation with efficient, lean line-side ...

Materials Engineer

Haslet, TX · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

The Materials Engineer designs and optimizes material flows, packaging, and replenishment systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, supporting the operation with efficient, lean line-side ...

Materials Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

The Materials Engineer designs and optimizes material flows, packaging, and replenishment systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, supporting the operation with efficient, lean line-side ...

Materials Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $209K/yr

The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high-performance, biocompatible materials for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. The team owns material characterization ...

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Materials Developer information

What is the difference between Materials Developer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectMaterials DeveloperMaterials Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, manufacturing settingsResearch labs, academia, industry research divisions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D firms, product developmentUniversities, research institutions, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonMaterials Developer vs Materials Scientist

Materials Developers focus on creating and optimizing materials for specific applications, often working closely with product teams. Materials Scientists conduct fundamental research to understand material properties and behaviors, often in academic or research settings. While both roles require a background in materials science, Developers are more application-oriented, whereas Scientists focus on foundational research.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Materials Developer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Materials Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Materials Developer job openings in Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMERS (STARLINK) 

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers, and are looking for a Polymers Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve material selection and processing challenges as we ramp service. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Responsible for the development, test and performance evaluation of polymeric materials used across various Starlink products 
  • Support polymer selection and implementation by collaborating with design engineers to establish required design inputs for ensuring a cost-effective and reliable mass consumer electronic 
  • Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation products 
  • Lead successful scale-up from prototype to production of relevant injection molded parts 
  • Engage in root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert for failure mechanisms 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science or an engineering discipline 
  • 1+ years of experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of thermoplastics, elastomers, and/or adhesives 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • Master's degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, or polymer engineering  
  • 5+ years of professional work experience (consumer products or electronics sectors are preferable) 
  • Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing 
  • Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers, and reinforcements, and their impact on polymer processing 
  • Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing 
  • Broad understanding of failure modes in polymeric materials 
  • Experience with developing new processes, improving efficiencies and successfully transferring to production 
  • Development of new testing techniques and custom test jigs 
  • Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and highly competitive environment 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces

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Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US