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Remote Materials Science Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Work alongside experts in materials science, metallurgy, engineering and performance modeling to ... remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and ...

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and ...

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and ...

PhD in Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field or * MS with substantial relevant industry experience Experience * Typically 8-12+ years of ...

Materials Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0246857 Location: Warren,MI,US Share job via: Share Materials Engineer ... Bachelor's degree in materials engineering, materials science, metallurgical engineering, polymer ...

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How much do remote materials science engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote materials science engineer in the United States is $100,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Materials Science Engineer vs Remote Materials Technician?

AspectRemote Materials Science EngineerRemote Materials Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Materials Science or related field; certifications varyAssociate's or technical diploma; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development, design teams, often collaborativeTesting labs, quality control, on-site or remote monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, electronics, R&D firmsManufacturing plants, quality assurance departments

The Remote Materials Science Engineer typically focuses on research, development, and design of materials, requiring advanced education and analytical skills. In contrast, the Remote Materials Technician handles testing, quality control, and implementation tasks, often with technical diplomas. Both roles may work remotely but serve different functions within the materials industry.

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Infographic showing various Remote Materials Science Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,738 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Materials Science PhD - Problem Author

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$85/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Materials Writer - Engineering FRQ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Author original, free-response engineering problems in Materials Science & Engineering.
  • Develop expert-level solutions grounded in real industry scenarios.
  • Validate problem difficulty by testing against three frontier language models.
  • Ensure at least one model fails to solve the problems.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model training and evaluation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, or a materials-focused Mechanical/Chemical Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in materials selection, failure analysis, testing, or process development.
  • Experience with well-known/blue-chip employers.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.