Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate heavily in defense and aerospace, federal IT contracting, biotech and life sciences, and cybersecurity, with demand stretching from entry-level test engineers to senior QA architects. The strongest hiring is in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis corridor, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory maintain large engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are software QA automation, systems integration testing, and regulatory compliance validation for FDA-regulated products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles80
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityBethesda, MD
Cities hiring33
Work type39% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Scientific Research Corporation
Quality Assurance Lead
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Scientific Research Corporation
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Quality Assurance Lead
Scientific Research Corporation
Saint Inigoes Shores, Maryland
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$33.27 - $55.43/hr
ISO certification process
1,001-5,000

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Perdue
Food Safety Quality Assurance Intern
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Food Safety Quality Assurance Intern
Perdue
Salisbury, Maryland
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$21.9 - $28.13/hr
10,000+

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Atlas Technologies, Inc.
Appian Quality Assurance Tester
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Atlas Technologies, Inc.
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Appian Quality Assurance Tester
Atlas Technologies, Inc.
Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
Remote (US)
201-500

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City Wide Facility Solutions
Janitorial Quality Assurance Manager
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City Wide Facility Solutions
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Janitorial Quality Assurance Manager
City Wide Facility Solutions
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$48k - $50k/yr
No high school diploma
1,001-5,000

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Amcor
Quality Assurance Technician -Nights (7:00pm-7:00am)
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Amcor
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Quality Assurance Technician -Nights (7:00pm-7:00am)
Amcor
Hanover, Maryland
Cybersecurity
Product Management
Project Management
$21 - $23/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bethesda
9 jobs
Baltimore
9 jobs
Hanover
7 jobs
Laurel
5 jobs
Rockville
4 jobs
Gaithersburg
4 jobs
Saint Inigoes Shores
4 jobs
Frederick
3 jobs
Sparks
2 jobs

Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Food Lion
Food Lion7 open roles
Leidos
Leidos4 open roles
Scientific Research Corporation
Scientific Research Corporation4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Medical Devices
  • Aerospace & Defense

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Pytest, or JUnit
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and defect-tracking platforms like Jira
  • Experience validating software or hardware within a regulated environment such as FDA or DoD
  • Active or clearance-eligible status for federal contracting roles, particularly in the D.C. suburbs
  • ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent QA certification preferred by a majority of Maryland employers

Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance engineer in Maryland?

Quality assurance engineering in Maryland does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field. Candidates pursuing defense or federal contracting roles should also seek a security clearance early. The ISTQB Certified Tester credential is widely recognized across Maryland employers in both commercial and government-adjacent sectors.

Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Maryland?

Maryland quality assurance engineer roles are posted by Food Lion, Leidos, and Scientific Research Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors, federal IT vendors, and FDA-regulated biotech firms makes it one of the more active states for QA engineering openings year-round.

Which Maryland cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?

Bethesda, Baltimore, and Hanover have the most quality assurance engineer openings in Maryland right now. The Baltimore metro drives demand through its life sciences and hospital-affiliated research institutions, while the D.C.-adjacent suburbs of Rockville, Bethesda, and Greenbelt pull significant volume from federal agencies, defense contractors, and the NIH campus, making suburban Montgomery and Prince George's counties strong markets even outside the Baltimore city core.

Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most engineering fields, because a large portion of QA work involves test scripting, code review, and documentation that transfers well to remote settings. About 61% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility in software and IT-focused roles. Hardware validation and on-site systems integration testing remain predominantly in-person.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior QA analyst role at one of Maryland's large federal IT contractors or biotech firms, which regularly hire new graduates into structured rotational programs. Employers like Leidos, SAIC, and Northrop Grumman post entry-level QA openings tied to cleared or clearable candidates. Lateral moves from software development, technical support, or data analyst roles are common on-ramps. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts and earning the ISTQB Foundation certificate significantly strengthens a candidacy without prior QA job titles.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across defense contracting, biotech, federal IT, and commercial software sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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