Design Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Design engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate heavily in aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy technology, with strong demand at every level from junior to principal. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace that maintain large engineering teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties include mechanical design, systems integration, and product development for both commercial and defense applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles136+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityLittleton, CO
Cities hiring23
Work type42% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer
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Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$94k - $176k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Galloway & Company
Civil Design Engineer
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Civil Design Engineer
Galloway & Company
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$70k - $99k/yr
Military encouraged
201-500

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Lockheed Martin
Circuit Design Engineer (Level 2)
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Circuit Design Engineer (Level 2)
Lockheed Martin
Louisville, Colorado
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$91k - $169k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Circuit Design Engineer Sr - E3
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Circuit Design Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Louisville, Colorado
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$110k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Infineon Technologies
Principal Engineer - Digital Design
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Principal Engineer - Digital Design
Infineon Technologies
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$164k - $226k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Design Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Littleton
24 jobs
Colorado Springs
13 jobs
Greenwood Village
11 jobs
Boulder
8 jobs
Louisville
7 jobs
Centennial
6 jobs
Berthoud
5 jobs
Lakewood
5 jobs

Design Engineer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin29
  • Keysight Technologies
    Keysight Technologies5
  • Beehive-Industries
    Beehive-Industries4
  • Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
    Felsburg Holt & Ullevig4
  • Ursa Major Technologies
    Ursa Major Technologies4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Colorado Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD
  • Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and design review processes
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance for defense-sector roles
  • Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teams in manufacturing or systems environments

Design Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design engineer in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or a closely related engineering field. While Colorado does not mandate a state license specifically for the title of design engineer, those who sign and seal engineering documents must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. Many design engineers in Colorado work under a licensed PE and build toward licensure through the Engineer-in-Training pathway after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Which companies hire design engineers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring design engineers in Colorado include Lockheed Martin, Keysight Technologies, and Beehive-Industries, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's deep aerospace and defense base means many of the largest employers are also active with federal contracts, making security clearance eligibility a recurring advantage for candidates in the state.

Which Colorado cities have the most design engineer jobs?

Littleton, Denver, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of design engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its concentration of aerospace primes, advanced manufacturing firms, and clean energy companies, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from defense contractors clustered near the major military installations in the region and Boulder supports design roles tied to research-driven technology and instrumentation companies.

Are there remote design engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because design engineering often requires hands-on lab access, hardware testing, or collaboration on physical prototypes. About 61% of design engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to cover the software-side of design work such as CAD modeling, simulation, and documentation rather than build-and-test phases.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate engineer programs at Colorado's large aerospace and defense employers, where structured rotational programs exist specifically for candidates without prior industry experience. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon both run early-career engineering programs out of their Colorado facilities. Building a portfolio of CAD projects or senior capstone work, pursuing your Engineer-in-Training certification through the Colorado Board, and targeting internship-to-hire pipelines at Colorado School of Mines or CU Boulder partner companies are concrete steps that give candidates without experience a competitive edge.

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

You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across industries including aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and clean energy. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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