THE EPICENTER FOR AEROSPACE From advanced air mobility and autonomous systems to next-generation defense, Maryland powers the future of flight, space exploration, and national security—driven by exceptional talent, cutting-edge research, and a dynamic innovation ecosystem.
A MAGNET FOR TALENT
aryland offers access to one of the nation’s highest concentrations of M aerospace engineers, fueling a powerful ecosystem of private companies, federal agencies, and military installations. With a steady stream of graduates from leading aerospace programs, the state maintains a continually refreshed pipeline of top-tier talent.
#1
Concentration of aerospace engineers nationally
Top 15
#6
Graduate aerospace engineering engineering program in the U.S.
Undergraduate engineering program in the U.S.
(University of Maryland)
(U.S. Naval Academy)
(California-Lexington Park, MD)
#1
Largest organization of earth and space scientists and engineers in the U.S. (NASA Goddard)
R&D at The Ready Maryland’s aerospace ecosystem unites academia, industry, and government to fuel breakthrough innovation. Companies benefit from next-door access to leading Department of Defense and NASA research centers, while the University of Maryland’s world-class facilities, like the UAS Research & Operations Center, are advancing the future of uncrewed systems.
#1
Federal Tech Transfer Facilities
#2
Federal Obligations for R&D