Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Control Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where aerospace and defense contractors, energy companies, and advanced manufacturing firms drive consistent demand for automation, SCADA, and embedded controls expertise. Major employers with lasting hiring footprints in the state include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace, each maintaining large engineering workforces across the Front Range. Openings range from early-career roles supporting legacy PLC systems to senior positions leading controls architecture for next-generation platforms. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerXCimer Energy
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring7
Work type78% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Control Systems Engineer (SCADA)
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Control Systems Engineer (SCADA)
City of Westminster, CO
Westminster, Colorado
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$115k - $144k/yr
Wastewater Certification
11-50

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Control Systems Architect – IFE
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Control Systems Architect – IFE
XCimer Energy
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$155k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Control Systems Engineer II - Applied Science
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Control Systems Engineer II - Applied Science
XCimer Energy
Denver, Colorado
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$106k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Control Systems Project Lead – Applied Science
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Control Systems Project Lead – Applied Science
XCimer Energy
Denver, Colorado
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$127k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Control Systems Engineer
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Control Systems Engineer
Cherokee Metropolitan District
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
11-50

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Control Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
6 jobs
Colorado Springs
3 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Longmont
1 job
Buckley AFB
1 job
Westminster
1 job
Fort Collins
1 job

Control Systems Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

XCimer Energy4 open roles
Atom Computing2 open roles
MITRE1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in control systems engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
  • Proficiency in SCADA systems design, configuration, and troubleshooting in industrial environments
  • Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or energy sector controls standards and documentation practices
  • Experience with control loop tuning, instrumentation, and process automation hardware integration
  • Professional Engineer licensure through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Engineers preferred for senior roles

Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a control systems engineer in Colorado?

A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering is the standard entry point for control systems engineering roles in Colorado. While no state license is required to work in the role, Professional Engineer licensure through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior positions, especially in aerospace and utilities. Many Colorado employers also value hands-on experience with PLC or SCADA platforms gained through internships or co-ops during school.

How much do control systems engineers make in Colorado?

Control systems engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $132,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,900 for the lowest 10% to over $195,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire control systems engineers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring control systems engineers in Colorado include XCimer Energy, Atom Computing, and MITRE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and energy infrastructure operators means demand is spread across both large campus employers on the Front Range and smaller systems integrators serving oil and gas operations on the Western Slope.

Which Colorado cities have the most control systems engineer jobs?

The cities with the most control systems engineer openings in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Denver anchors the majority of postings through its aerospace, defense, and utilities sectors, while Colorado Springs benefits from nearby military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder draws openings tied to research institutions, aerospace, and clean-energy technology companies.

Are there remote control systems engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Most control systems engineering work requires hands-on access to physical hardware, control panels, or industrial sites, which limits full remote work. About 22% of control systems engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be design, programming, or review roles rather than commissioning or field work.

How can I get hired as a control systems engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op with a Front Range aerospace or defense employer during your final year of engineering school, as companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon run structured early-career programs. Candidates who build hands-on PLC or SCADA projects independently and document them in a portfolio stand out for associate controls or automation engineer roles. An Engineer-in-Training credential through the Colorado State Board also signals technical readiness to hiring managers evaluating new graduates.

Where can I find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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