Development Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Development Engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and energy technology, with demand running from entry-level positions to senior and principal roles across all three sectors. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the primary hiring centers, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Corporation maintain large engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are systems development, hardware and firmware engineering, and test and validation engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles90
Top employerAmazon
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring19
Work type48% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Entegris
Lead Engineer, Product Development Engineering
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Lead Engineer, Product Development Engineering
Entegris
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$120k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Workday
Senior Software Development Engineer
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Senior Software Development Engineer
Workday
Boulder, Colorado
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$148k - $234k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Vantor
Front-end Software Development Engineer
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Front-end Software Development Engineer
Vantor
Westminster, Colorado
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$93k - $157k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer, Global Media and Entertainment Security
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Software Development Engineer, Global Media and Entertainment Security
Amazon.com
Denver, Colorado
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer
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Amazon.com
Added 4d ago
Software Development Engineer
Amazon.com
Denver, Colorado
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
$144k - $224k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Development Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boulder
10 jobs
Golden
5 jobs
Berthoud
4 jobs
Englewood
3 jobs
Centennial
3 jobs
Westminster
3 jobs
Colorado Springs
3 jobs
Loveland
2 jobs

Development Engineer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon17
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services17
  • SGM
    SGM4
  • Ursa Major Technologies
    Ursa Major Technologies4
  • Vantor
    Vantor3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What Colorado Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
  • Experience with product development lifecycles including design, prototyping, and validation testing
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent engineering design tools
  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes and technical documentation standards
  • Ability to obtain or active U.S. security clearance, required by many Colorado defense employers
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and program management teams

Development Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a development engineer in Colorado?

Most development engineer roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and systems engineering being the most common disciplines. Colorado does not require a state license for most private-sector development engineer roles, though engineers who sign off on public projects may pursue Professional Engineer registration through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

How much do development engineers make in Colorado?

Development engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $125,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,130 for the lowest 10% to over $188,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire development engineers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring development engineers in Colorado include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and SGM, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing employers means development engineers here are frequently hired into programs supporting satellites, defense systems, and energy technology.

Which Colorado cities have the most development engineer jobs?

Denver, Boulder, and Golden account for the most development engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its aerospace and defense prime contractors, Boulder draws roles tied to research-oriented tech and energy companies, and Colorado Springs supports a large concentration of defense and space systems work driven by nearby military installations and contractors.

Are there remote development engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, because development engineering frequently involves hands-on lab work, hardware testing, and on-site collaboration. About 52% of development engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share concentrated in software-adjacent development roles, systems architecture, and technical program coordination rather than hardware or test engineering.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or associate engineer programs at Colorado's large aerospace and defense employers, including Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Raytheon in Aurora, and Ball Aerospace in Westminster, all of which run structured programs for candidates with engineering degrees and no professional experience. Internship experience, a completed senior capstone project, or an EIT designation from the Colorado State Board strengthens a new-graduate application. Lateral entry from adjacent roles such as test technician, manufacturing engineer, or quality engineer is another common path into development roles.

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

You can find and apply to development engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target employers, and apply directly through each listing.

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