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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 ...

Materials Engineer

Lorton, VA ยท On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0248188 Location: Lorton,VA,US Share job via: Share Materials ... As a Materials Engineer on our team, you'll apply materials science and engineering principles to ...

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA ยท Remote

$36 - $95/hr

Remote - offsite System one is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Materials Engineer to ... Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive ...

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA ยท Remote

$36 - $95/hr

Remote - offsite System one is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Materials Engineer to ... Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive ...

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA ยท Remote

$36 - $95/hr

Remote - offsite System one is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Materials Engineer to ... Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive ...

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA ยท Remote

$36 - $95/hr

Remote - offsite System one is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Materials Engineer to ... Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive ...

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 ...

Ceramic Materials Engineer

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site +1

$99K - $119K/yr

... remote communities, and critical infrastructure-the company is advancing innovative nuclear ... Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering ...

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 ...

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 ...

Materials Engineer

Warren, MI ยท 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 Sep 15, 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 Expert - Remote

New York, NY โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Materials Science Expert

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Global, Fully Remote
Schedule: ~15 hours/week, flexible

About the Role

We're seeking a Materials Science Expert to support an AI training project involving computational materials science, materials modeling, scientific simulation, and Python. You'll solve, validate, and review materials-engineering tasks and create reproducible, programmatic solutions. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Solve and validate computational materials science problems.
  • Build material structures, compositions, and simulation inputs.
  • Run and analyze atomistic, electronic, molecular-dynamics, continuum, or electrochemical simulations.
  • Use Python to automate simulations, parameter sweeps, and data analysis.
  • Analyze mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and structural properties.
  • Diagnose convergence, numerical, modeling, and physical-assumption issues.
  • Compare results with experiments, literature, and expected physical trends.
  • Review AI-generated solutions and develop reliable reference solutions.
Required Skills
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Computational Materials Modeling
  • Materials Simulation & Analysis
  • Python
  • Scientific Computing
  • Structure–Property Relationships
  • Numerical Validation & Troubleshooting
  • Technical Problem-Solving
Tools

Experience with tools such as LAMMPS, ASE, pymatgen, Quantum ESPRESSO, FEniCSx, CalculiX, Elmer, PyBaMM, or equivalent CLI/API-based software. Familiarity with NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Matplotlib, or Jupyter is beneficial.

Qualifications
  • MS/PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field; or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with strong materials specialization.
  • Experience in computational materials modeling, simulation, characterization, or materials R&D.
  • Strong Python and programmatic engineering-tool experience.
  • Ability to explain modeling assumptions, validate results, and distinguish computational errors from physical behavior.