Aerospace Jobs in Colorado
Aerospace jobs in Colorado are concentrated in defense systems, satellite technology, and commercial space, with the state ranking among the most active aerospace markets in the nation and openings at every level from entry-level technicians to senior systems engineers. Most hiring is in the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies maintain major facilities. The most in-demand specialties include systems engineering, avionics, propulsion, and space vehicle design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
Do you love bringing ""out-there"" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aircraft Certification Engineer II you'll be exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. You'll help create successful program execution by coordinating with various aircraft regulators to ensure that the aircraft design is compliant to an appropriate set of regulations. This includes the FAA and various US and Foreign military organizations. In this role you will solve an extremely diverse set of problems related to aircraft design and operation. This is a high visibility role that involves interfacing with most of the other roles in the organization and taking a broad perspective of the entire air system.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop aerospace components and systems with minimal supervision.
- Conduct detailed analysis and testing to ensure product performance and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
- Generate and review technical documentation and reports.
- Participate in and lead design reviews.
- Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
- Write certification planning documents.
- Coordinate with program management, engineering, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Write compliance documentation. Identify certification problems and propose solutions.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, add these bullets***
- Basic awareness of the certification planning process (i.e. developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts). Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with advanced simulation tools and software.
- Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM+.
- Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance.
- Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation.
- Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis.
- Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
- Background in Project Management.
- Comfortable reviewing information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty.
- Prior experience with FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29) and/or Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs.
- Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities.
- Experience with reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Familiarity with aircraft flight test.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Work in an office or hybrid environment.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, add this bullet***
- May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $99,062.38 - $136,210.77. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
Do you love bringing ""out-there"" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aircraft Certification Engineer II you'll be exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. You'll help create successful program execution by coordinating with various aircraft regulators to ensure that the aircraft design is compliant to an appropriate set of regulations. This includes the FAA and various US and Foreign military organizations. In this role you will solve an extremely diverse set of problems related to aircraft design and operation. This is a high visibility role that involves interfacing with most of the other roles in the organization and taking a broad perspective of the entire air system.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop aerospace components and systems with minimal supervision.
- Conduct detailed analysis and testing to ensure product performance and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
- Generate and review technical documentation and reports.
- Participate in and lead design reviews.
- Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
- Write certification planning documents.
- Coordinate with program management, engineering, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Write compliance documentation. Identify certification problems and propose solutions.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, add these bullets***
- Basic awareness of the certification planning process (i.e. developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts). Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with advanced simulation tools and software.
- Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM+.
- Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance.
- Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation.
- Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis.
- Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, use this language***
- Background in Project Management.
- Comfortable reviewing information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty.
- Prior experience with FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29) and/or Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs.
- Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities.
- Experience with reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Familiarity with aircraft flight test.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Work in an office or hybrid environment.
***If Aircraft Certification Engineer, add this bullet***
- May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $99,062.38 - $136,210.77. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aerospace jobs across Colorado.
- Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility for a DoD secret or top-secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Experience with systems engineering principles, MBSE tools, or program lifecycle management
- Proficiency in CAD software, MATLAB, or simulation and modeling tools relevant to aerospace applications
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, MIL-SPEC standards, or NASA technical requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration and technical documentation
Aerospace Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a aerospace in Colorado?
Most aerospace roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited university, though some positions accept equivalent technical experience. Colorado does not issue a state-specific aerospace license, but defense and government contractor roles typically require obtaining a DoD security clearance through the employer. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior and lead engineering roles.
Which companies hire aerospaces in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring aerospaces in Colorado include Sierra Nevada Corporation, Blue Origin, and ALTEN, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of defense contractors, satellite manufacturers, and commercial space companies makes it one of the densest aerospace hiring ecosystems in the country.
Which Colorado cities have the most aerospace jobs?
Lone Tree, Denver, and Boulder account for the largest share of aerospace openings in Colorado. The Denver metro drives volume through its cluster of defense contractors and commercial space firms, Colorado Springs is anchored by military installations and space command operations that support large contractor workforces, and Boulder attracts aerospace roles tied to research institutions, satellite technology companies, and aerospace startups operating near the University of Colorado.
Are there remote aerospace jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Most aerospace work involves hands-on hardware, laboratory testing, classified facilities, or on-site collaboration that cannot be done remotely. About 54% of aerospace openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in systems analysis, software development, mission planning, or technical program management rather than hardware engineering or manufacturing.
How can I get hired as a aerospace in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an internship or co-op program during or immediately after an engineering degree, as major Colorado employers including Lockheed Martin Space and Northrop Grumman regularly recruit from Colorado universities for structured early-career programs. Entry-level titles like associate systems engineer, test technician, or manufacturing engineer provide a foot in the door, and lateral moves from adjacent fields like mechanical design or software engineering are common. Obtaining a DoD security clearance eligibility determination early and building a technical portfolio through senior capstone or research projects strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to aerospace jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to aerospace jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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