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How many Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland are there right now?

There are 167 open Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland on JobsRadar right now, from 16 companies hiring directly. 158 of them disclose pay, with a median of $136,000 a year and most offers between $123,600 and $149,500. The board was last refreshed on October 20, 2026 at 09:01 UTC.

Principal Engineer salary range in Maryland

$123.6k 25th
$136k Median
$149.5k 75th
$109.5k
$169.7k
Box 25th–75th · whiskers 10th–90th Full range $98.8k – $362.6k · outliers off-axis
Based on 158 disclosed live listings
Updated Oct 20, 2026 from live listings
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Northrop Grumman
Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-California-Manha... Onsite $79,300–$137,600
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
Zscaler
Principal Specialist Sales Engineer, Zero Trust Branch - Healthcare/SLED
Zscaler
⚡ Apply early AMS - Update Location; Remote... · location restricted $175,875–$251,250
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal Microelectronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Elkridg... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal Software Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Hollywo... Onsite $114,000–$171,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4d ago
Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $135,800–$203,600
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Patuxen... Onsite $83,400–$125,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
BC
Technical Lead – Program Principal Engineer (C++)
Black Canyon Consulting
⚡ Apply early Bethesda, Maryland Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
BC
Senior Software Developer C++ (Program Principal Engineer )
Black Canyon Consulting
⚡ Apply early Bethesda, Maryland Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Northrop Grumman
Systems Engineer/ Principal Systems Engineer (Level 2 & 3)
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $87,600–$131,400
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $135,800–$203,600
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Integration & Test
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Northrop Grumman
Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4)
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $135,800–$203,600
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Northrop Grumman
Manufacturing Process Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $79,600–$119,400
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $87,600–$131,400
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Space Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Validation Lead Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Linthic... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal/Senior Principal Structural Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $98,900–$148,300
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal or Sr. Principal PCB Layout Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $98,900–$148,300
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Electronic Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $87,600–$131,400
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - I&T Systems / Principal I&T Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Baltimo... Onsite $87,600–$131,400
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Elkton Onsite $135,800–$203,600
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Engineer
Northrop Grumman
⚡ Apply early United States-Maryland-Annapol... Onsite $108,800–$163,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago

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Frequently asked questions

How many Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland are open right now?
167 Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland are open across 16 companies, as of October 20, 2026.
What do Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland pay?
Across the 158 Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland that disclose pay, the median is $136,000 a year, and the middle half of offers falls between $123,600 and $149,500.
Which companies are hiring Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland?
Northrop Grumman, Zscaler and Black Canyon Consulting are among the 16 companies currently hiring Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland.
How current are these listings?
Every listing comes straight from the employer’s own careers system and is re-checked three times a day. This page was last updated on October 20, 2026 at 09:01 UTC.

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