Support Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Support engineer jobs in Maryland are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentration in cybersecurity, defense IT, and enterprise software support tied to the federal contracting corridor running through Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Washington D.C. suburbs. Major employers with deep roots in the state include Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC, all of which maintain large Maryland operations and hire support engineers at entry, mid, and senior levels. Cloud infrastructure support and help desk escalation roles are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER
Rocket Lab is seeking a GSE Engineer to support the Neutron Program based out of Middle River, MD. GSE Engineers design, analyze, procure, test, and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling for rocket production, transport, and test operations. This role can be filled at the Level II or Senior level, depending on experience.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
- Concept and design production tooling, ground support equipment, and transport tooling based on inputs from manufacturing engineers and the production group
- Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA to ensure designs meet margining requirements
- Produce engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions to communicate design specifications and assembly tasks to fabricators and technicians
- Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment to ensure that fabrication and assembly meets the requirements of the design
- Own the schedule, fabrication, and commissioning/implementation of your projects
- Provide technical guidance to internal machinists, fabricators, technicians, and procurement team to deliver projects on time
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER II:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of tooling design and analysis experience (or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)
- Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
- Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T, efficient load paths, structural connections, and material properties
- Experience designing large structures for critical operations, such as crane lifts, transport, vertical and horizontal structural alignment, and production tooling
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Tooling manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, marine, or other large-scale fabrication industries
- Advanced non-linear FEA, CFD, and heat transfer analysis methods
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics and P&ID's
- Experience with metrology via measurement arm or laser tracker
- Experience integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power systems (e.g., screws, hoists)
- Experience developing lift plans and specifying rigging for mobile and overhead cranes
- Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop
- Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar CAD/PLM software
- Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER
Rocket Lab is seeking a GSE Engineer to support the Neutron Program based out of Middle River, MD. GSE Engineers design, analyze, procure, test, and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling for rocket production, transport, and test operations. This role can be filled at the Level II or Senior level, depending on experience.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
- Concept and design production tooling, ground support equipment, and transport tooling based on inputs from manufacturing engineers and the production group
- Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA to ensure designs meet margining requirements
- Produce engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions to communicate design specifications and assembly tasks to fabricators and technicians
- Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment to ensure that fabrication and assembly meets the requirements of the design
- Own the schedule, fabrication, and commissioning/implementation of your projects
- Provide technical guidance to internal machinists, fabricators, technicians, and procurement team to deliver projects on time
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER II:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of tooling design and analysis experience (or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)
- Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
- Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T, efficient load paths, structural connections, and material properties
- Experience designing large structures for critical operations, such as crane lifts, transport, vertical and horizontal structural alignment, and production tooling
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Tooling manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, marine, or other large-scale fabrication industries
- Advanced non-linear FEA, CFD, and heat transfer analysis methods
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics and P&ID's
- Experience with metrology via measurement arm or laser tracker
- Experience integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power systems (e.g., screws, hoists)
- Experience developing lift plans and specifying rigging for mobile and overhead cranes
- Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop
- Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar CAD/PLM software
- Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
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Support Engineer Job Market in Maryland
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in support engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Remedy
- Proficiency troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and networked environments
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification preferred or required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for end-user and stakeholder support
- Ability to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance for federal contract roles
Support Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a support engineer in Maryland?
Support engineering in Maryland does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and vendor certifications. Most Maryland employers expect at least an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications carry significant weight. For roles tied to federal contractors, eligibility for a security clearance is often a practical prerequisite from day one.
Which companies hire support engineers in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring support engineers in Maryland include Peraton, AGE Solutions, and Rocket Lab USA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's dense federal contracting industry means many of these openings sit within large defense and IT services firms with long-term government contracts in the Baltimore and D.C. metro areas.
Which Maryland cities have the most support engineer jobs?
Fort Meade, Bethesda, and Baltimore account for the largest share of support engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through its concentration of healthcare systems, financial institutions, and university IT departments, while the D.C. suburban areas, including Bethesda, Rockville, and Columbia, generate steady openings tied to federal agencies and the defense contractors that support them.
Are there remote support engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most technical roles, because a significant portion of support engineering work involves software, cloud platforms, and remote diagnostics rather than hands-on hardware. About 54% of support engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Tier-two application support, cloud infrastructure monitoring, and software troubleshooting roles are the most consistently remote-eligible specialties.
How can I get hired as a support engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a help desk or IT technician role, which large Maryland employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and major Baltimore-area health systems like Johns Hopkins Health System and University of Maryland Medical System post regularly. Earning a CompTIA A+ certification before applying signals foundational competency and sets candidates apart. Many federal contractors in the D.C. corridor also run associate or junior analyst programs that bring in candidates without direct support engineering experience but with clearance eligibility and a relevant degree.
Where can I find and apply to support engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to support engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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