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Aerospace Engineers in Maryland

Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. They work for aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, government agencies like NASA, and aerospace companies In Maryland the median pay is $156,750 a year, 16% above the national median of $134,960.

$156,750median pay in Maryland, per year
$119,540–$195,190middle half earn
3,180employed in Maryland
$134,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maryland

9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Maryland or remote
5employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days
FL · NC · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Maryland and remote

  • AEROSPACE ENGINEER · Naval Air Systems Command · Patuxent River, Maryland · $143913–$197200

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Aerospace Engineers.

Licenses and training in Maryland

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O*NET-SOC 17-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.