Entry Level Salary for Materials Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Materials Engineer is $61,420. An experienced Materials Engineer makes about $94,962 per year.

Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. Find more career information.

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    Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and...

  • Packaging Engineer - ACL Digital - New Albany,OH

    Job Title: Packaging Engineer Duration: 12plus months contract Location: New Albany, OH 43054 Type of Position: Only on W2 basis Onsite New...

  • Quality Assurance Specialist (6 Months Register) - Defense Logistics Agency - Whitehall,OH

    Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 5, 2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. Selected applicants will...

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