Electrical Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Electrical Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where defense contractors, aerospace firms, and energy companies drive steady hiring across power systems, embedded systems, and RF/communications engineering. Employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Xcel Energy have long-standing engineering operations in the state and recruit at every level from entry-level associate engineers to senior principal roles. Colorado's defense corridor and growing renewable energy sector make it one of the more active markets for electrical engineers in the Mountain West. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
Functionally reporting to the Systems Engineering Department and deployed directly to a satellite program, you will oversee the electrical integration, harnessing, powering, and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure that power, data, and RF subsystems interface flawlessly, manage the Electrical Interface Control Documents (EICDs), and guide the spacecraft safely from a collection of boards to a fully functional, integrated system ready for launch.About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Drive proactive electrical architecture decisions across the program
- Lead engineering team focused on cohesive electrical system and subsystem design
- Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to electrical subsystems
- Manage electrical interfaces: Maintain and control Electrical Interface Control Documents (EICDs), pinout charts, and wiring schematics across all subsystems.
- Review, analyze and understand customer specification documents.
- Coordinate with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Responsible for electrical interface management.
- Responsible for electrical signal channelization
- Produce and validate electrical system definition documentation such as the electrical diagram.
- Responsible for developing and managing the command/telemetry databases
- Leads electrical test definition and planning
- Leads electrical functional support to AI&T for electrical nonconformances.
- Responsible for ensuring electrical nonconformances are closed.
- Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
- Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.
- Keep an open and innovative mindset to implement improvements in a continuous improvement spirit.
Scope of Responsibility
- Electrical System Design & Analysis
- Electrical Analysis & Compatibility
- Voltage Drop & Power Quality
- Signal Integrity Derating
- Electrical Integration
- EICD Collection
- Device Library
- Review Harness drawings
- Electromagnetic & RF Compatibility
- E3 (EMI/EMC)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).
- Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
- Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
- Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
- Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
- Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
- Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
- Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$143,700.00 - $197,608.50Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active 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.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer 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, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
About Us
About Sierra Space
Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth.
Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, or EPLAN for schematic and layout design
- Experience with power systems, circuit design, embedded systems, or RF and communications engineering depending on the sector
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards including NEC, IEEE, and IEC as applied to commercial, industrial, or defense projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with project managers, technicians, and clients
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Colorado?
You become a licensed electrical engineer in Colorado by earning a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. Licensure is administered by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. Many Colorado employers in defense, utilities, and construction require or strongly prefer candidates who hold or are actively pursuing PE licensure.
How much do electrical engineers make in Colorado?
Electrical engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $120,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,720 for the lowest 10% to over $177,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring electrical engineers in Colorado include CesiumAstro, Lockheed Martin, and Burns & McDonnell, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's defense and aerospace corridor along the Front Range and its expanding renewable energy sector mean openings are distributed across large prime contractors, utilities, and engineering services firms with sustained local operations.
Which Colorado cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Denver, Westminster, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of electrical engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its concentration of energy companies, infrastructure firms, and corporate engineering offices, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from the defense and military installations along the Front Range, and Boulder's research institutions and tech companies generate consistent demand for systems and embedded engineers.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 73% of electrical engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab, hardware, and site work that much of this role involves. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are systems engineering, power systems analysis, and roles focused on simulation, modeling, or technical documentation.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate programs at large Colorado employers in defense, utilities, or engineering services, where structured rotational or associate engineer programs provide mentored early-career experience. Xcel Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Jacobs Engineering all recruit new graduates into Colorado engineering roles. Completing an internship at a Front Range aerospace or energy company while in school significantly improves hiring odds. Candidates who have passed the FE exam and built a portfolio of capstone or personal hardware projects stand out in early screening, particularly for embedded and power systems roles.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Colorado employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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