Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Electrical systems engineer jobs in Colorado are actively hiring, concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from early-career to principal engineer. The largest hiring activity is in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory maintain a sustained demand for electrical systems engineers. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado are power distribution systems, avionics integration, and renewable energy grid engineering. 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.
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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- Aerospace & Defense
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical systems engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
- Demonstrated experience with systems integration, schematics, and electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or MATLAB
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or energy industry standards including MIL-STD or IEC specifications
- Active or obtainable U.S. security clearance for roles tied to Colorado defense and government contractors
- Strong background in failure mode analysis, testing protocols, and regulatory compliance documentation
Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical systems engineer in Colorado?
You become an electrical systems engineer in Colorado by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program, then pursuing licensure through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. The path runs from the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to gaining qualifying experience, then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Colorado employers in aerospace and defense also require or prefer candidates to be clearance-eligible from the start.
How much do electrical systems engineers make in Colorado?
Electrical systems 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 systems engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring electrical systems engineers in Colorado right now include Lockheed Martin, Sierra Space, and York Space Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and renewable energy developers keeps demand for this role consistently strong across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most electrical systems engineer jobs?
Littleton, Centennial, and Golden have the most electrical systems engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market with its large defense and energy employer base, Colorado Springs draws heavy demand from the military installations and aerospace contractors in the region, and Boulder's clean energy and research institutions account for a meaningful share of specialized openings outside the two largest metros.
Are there remote electrical systems engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're limited. Electrical systems engineering requires hands-on lab work, hardware testing, and on-site integration that restricts most roles to in-person or hybrid arrangements. About 60% of electrical systems engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in systems architecture, requirements analysis, and technical documentation work rather than test and integration roles.
How can I get hired as a electrical systems engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or internship with a Colorado aerospace or energy employer while still completing your engineering degree. Large Colorado employers including Lockheed Martin and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory run structured new-graduate and early-career associate programs that onboard candidates without industry experience. Entry-level roles with titles such as junior electrical engineer or systems test engineer are the most common starting points, and pursuing your Engineer-in-Training registration with the Colorado State Board strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings for this role. Search the listings to find positions that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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