Principal Jobs in Maryland

Principal jobs in Maryland are concentrated in K-12 public education, charter networks, and independent schools, with demand at every level from assistant principal to district-level leadership. The heaviest hiring runs through the Baltimore metro, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County, where large employers like Baltimore City Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Prince George's County Public Schools maintain ongoing openings. School leadership roles in urban turnaround, special education administration, and multilingual program management are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles149+
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring33
Work type48% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Principal AI Engineer - Evinova
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Principal AI Engineer - Evinova
AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, Maryland
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$145k.8 - $190k.55/yr
Hybrid
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
10,000+

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Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer
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Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Automation QA
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$109k - $204k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal Electronics Engineer / Sr Principal Electronics Engineer
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Principal Electronics Engineer / Sr Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Automation QA
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$109k - $204k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal/Sr. Principal RF Microwave/Mixed Signal Design Engineer
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Principal/Sr. Principal RF Microwave/Mixed Signal Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Automation QA
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$109k - $204k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer
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Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$88k - $163k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Linthicum Heights
16 jobs
Bethesda
15 jobs
Fort Meade
14 jobs
Columbia
6 jobs
Rockville
6 jobs
Annapolis
5 jobs
California
4 jobs

Principal Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman56
  • Leidos12
  • SAIC4
  • Wyetech4
  • JCSSolutions4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal jobs across Maryland.

  • Active Maryland Administrator I or Administrator II certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or a closely related field
  • Minimum three to five years of classroom teaching experience in an accredited school setting
  • Prior experience as an assistant principal, instructional coach, or department head
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Maryland state curriculum standards and assessment frameworks
  • Experience leading school improvement plans aligned with Maryland's Every Student Succeeds Act requirements

Principal Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Maryland?

To become a principal in Maryland, you must earn an Administrator I certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education, which requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, valid teaching certification, and supervised internship hours in a school leadership role. Most candidates complete an MSDE-approved principal preparation program at a Maryland university, then apply through their local school system. The Administrator II certificate, earned after additional experience, is required for permanent placement in many districts.

Which companies hire principals in Maryland?

Maryland principal roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and SAIC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's large public school systems in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.

Which Maryland cities have the most principal jobs?

Baltimore, Linthicum Heights, and Bethesda have the most principal openings in Maryland right now. Baltimore anchors the market as the state's largest city with a substantial public school system, while the suburban Washington, D.C. counties of Montgomery and Prince George's drive volume through some of the largest and most diverse school districts on the East Coast.

Are there remote principal jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they're rare. About 54% of principal openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how fundamentally on-site the role is. The parts of the work most likely to be done remotely are administrative duties and virtual leadership coaching roles, while daily school operations, staff supervision, and student interaction require a physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into an assistant principal role after building a record as an instructional coach, department head, or lead teacher in a Maryland school. Baltimore City Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools both run leadership pipeline and aspiring principals programs that prepare candidates without formal administrative titles. Earning your Maryland Administrator I certification early, even before your first formal leadership appointment, signals readiness to district hiring committees and gives your application an edge over candidates still completing coursework.

Where can I find and apply to principal jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings from school systems and educational organizations across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and certification level and apply directly to each one.

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