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 roles71
Top employerAmazon
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring18
Work type61% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Amazon Web Services
Software Development Engineer, Region Reliability
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Software Development Engineer, Region Reliability
Amazon Web Services
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Amazon Web Services
System Development Engineer, Aurora Storage : RDS
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System Development Engineer, Aurora Storage : RDS
Amazon Web Services
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$129k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Amazon Web Services
System Development Engineer II, Serverless
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System Development Engineer II, Serverless
Amazon Web Services
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$129k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Amazon Web Services
Systems Development Engineer I, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC
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Systems Development Engineer I, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC
Amazon Web Services
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$99k - $160k/yr
Associate's degree

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Broadcom
ATE Test Development Engineer
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ATE Test Development Engineer
Broadcom
Fort Collins, Colorado
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$129k - $207k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Development Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boulder
6 jobs
Lakewood
3 jobs
Colorado Springs
3 jobs
Berthoud
2 jobs
Loveland
2 jobs
Fort Lupton
2 jobs
Fort Collins
2 jobs
Golden
1 job

Development Engineer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon12
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services12
  • SGM
    SGM3
  • True Anomaly
    True Anomaly3
  • Apple
    Apple2

Top Industries Hiring

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

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 August 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 Lakewood 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 39% of development engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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