Engineering Manager Jobs in Maryland

Engineering Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and the greater Annapolis region, where defense systems, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering drive consistent demand for experienced technical leaders. Major employers with a long-standing presence here include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, each running large engineering organizations that regularly need managers across software, systems, and electrical disciplines. Demand is strongest for managers with backgrounds in systems engineering, software development, and defense-related programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring22
Work type44% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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DoorDash
Engineering Manager, People Applications
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Engineering Manager, People Applications
DoorDash
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$163k - $240k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Data Engineering Manager (Remote)
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Data Engineering Manager (Remote)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Baltimore, Maryland
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$137k - $254k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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Northrop Grumman
Digital Engineering Manager 2
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Digital Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$154k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Systems Engineering Manager 2
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Systems Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$154k - $231k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Brookfield Renewable
Senior Project Manager Engineering & Construction
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Senior Project Manager Engineering & Construction
Brookfield Renewable
Baltimore, Maryland
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
7 jobs
Towson
3 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Annapolis
3 jobs
Frederick
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Gaithersburg
2 jobs
Silver Spring
2 jobs
Linthicum Heights
2 jobs

Engineering Manager Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman6 open roles
Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker3 open roles
DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC
DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Minimum five to eight years of engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Active or obtainable Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams on complex technical programs
  • Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or systems engineering lifecycle methodologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and executive reporting

Engineering Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering manager in Maryland?

Most engineering managers in Maryland reach the role by advancing from senior individual contributor positions after accumulating several years of hands-on engineering experience. Maryland does not require a specific state license to hold the title of engineering manager in industry, though roles involving professional engineering sign-off may require a Professional Engineer license through the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers or the Maryland Department of Labor's engineering licensure programs. A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is the standard baseline, and a master's degree improves competitiveness at larger defense and technology employers.

Which companies hire engineering managers in Maryland?

Employers hiring engineering managers in Maryland right now include Northrop Grumman, Stanley Black & Decker, and DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors, federal agencies, and research institutions creates particularly steady demand for engineering managers with program leadership and systems integration experience.

Which Maryland cities have the most engineering manager jobs?

The Maryland cities with the most engineering manager openings are Baltimore, Towson, and Columbia. This distribution reflects the Baltimore-Washington corridor's dense cluster of defense contractors, federal research labs, and technology firms, while suburban areas like Bethesda and Columbia draw hiring from government-adjacent employers and large headquarters operations that anchor their engineering teams close to the Beltway.

Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, though they are less common than for purely analytical or software-only roles, since engineering managers often need to be on-site to oversee labs, manufacturing floors, or cleared facilities. About 56% of engineering manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work tend to be in software engineering management or program management rather than hands-on systems or hardware roles.

How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to target a senior engineer or technical lead role first, then build the leadership record that Maryland employers look for in a manager. Large defense and research employers in the state, including federal contractors based in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, regularly hire engineers into lead or principal positions where you take on coordination and mentorship responsibilities without a formal management title. From there, internal promotion is the most common route into an engineering manager seat. A Professional Engineer license, a Project Management Professional certification, or a graduate degree accelerates that transition by signaling readiness for broader organizational accountability.

Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see what is available.

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