Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado
Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Arrow Electronics, and Ball Corporation maintain deep engineering operations and hire at every level from first-time leads to senior directors. Defense systems, aerospace, software infrastructure, and semiconductor supply chain are the specialties driving the most consistent demand. Colorado's engineering management market is among the most active in the Mountain West, with a strong mix of established contractors and fast-growing tech firms competing for qualified candidates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position: Engineering Project Manager
About * Big Metal Additive *:
Big Metal Additive (BMA) is an advanced manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, energy, and other industries. BMA has the largest and most sophisticated hybrid metal additive manufacturing capability in the industry. Our machines and our robots combine MIG welding and CNC machining to produce finished products for customers ranging from testable prototypes to production components. Every day our people work at the cutting edge of manufacturing, implementing the highest standards of quality manufacturing.
We make amazing parts. We produce submarine components, torpedo shells, aircraft parts, spacecraft structural parts and more. We at the front of our industry in achieving customer quality acceptance. Our end-use customers are NASA, Navy, Air Force, Army and Space Force. We are growing - scaling production, adding machines and bringing new parts into our digital inventory. With AS9100 quality certification, NIST 800-171 CMMC compliant System Security Plan, export control compliance and an enterprise management system created for production of additive manufactured parts from a digital inventory; BMA is growing to a factory of 100 machines to support production demand.
About an Engineering Project Manager :
BMA captures and performs complex multi-year projects. An Engineering Project Manager is responsible for aligning the technical direction of projects with the Principal Investigator, planning and scheduling all elements of the project, coordinating with BMA teammates, outside vendors, stakeholders and customers; and all reporting requirements. The Engineering Project Manager must be organized, disciplined, dependable and accountable. Excellent professional presentation, communication and writing skills are required. An engineering background is required to achieve project technical requirements. Some travel is required.
Key information:
- BMA operates a factory of hybrid wire arc-DED machines
- BMA is a technical and industry leader in the wire arc-DED industry
- BMA performs multi-year engineering development projects from Department of War
- Projects are complex and must be coordinated among personnel, machines and vendors
- Successful project execution is expected to transition to manufacturing production capabilities
Job Responsibilities:
The Engineering Project Manager shall manage projects from capture to completion including project integration, planning/scheduling, subcontracting to vendors/suppliers, performance/ performance measurement / performance reporting, budget, and team coordination. Performance reporting includes weekly updates, monthly reports/presentations, quarterly reports/presentations and final reports. Reporting is expected to the BMA team and customer/stakeholder. Not everything is delegated, the Engineering Project Manager is expected to cover task assignments when possible. The Engineering Project Manager shall be constantly aware of and responsive to contract requirements and customer expectations. The Engineering Project Manager shall meet contract deliverables. Adherence to BMA procedures and policies is essential. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.
- Prepare and manage Project GANTT schedule (detailed subtask level)
- Manage Project Task List (Excel team coordination)
- Coordinate tasks/subtasks with BMA team, vendors and partners
- Perform tasks when possible or necessary
- Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly, quarterly reports
- Prepare technical reports and technical presentations (involve BMA technical experts)
- Present reports to BMA executive team, customers and stakeholders
- Collect and summarize accurate budget information weekly (internal) / monthly (external)
- Achieve on-time deliverables and deliveries
- Adhere to BMA procedures and policies
- Comply with BMA Quality Management System
The company values at Big Metal Additive are hard-working, high integrity founded on personal accountability and kind behavior that embodies acceptance of other people. We emphasize safety, respect and teamwork every day. It can be a professionally demanding workplace but for those who match the company values, it is a rewarding place to work. Our leadership team includes a globally recognized, award winning founder who continues to challenge the team with exciting new opportunities. BMA has recently been featured in industry magazines and has won a prestigious industry Innovation Award for which we were nominated by a customer.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- BS degree in Engineering discipline
- Strong capabilities with MS Project
- Excellent MS Excel, Powerpoint and Word skills
- Professional presentation skills
5+ years’ experience engineering project execution
2+ years experience:
- Successful project management (budget/schedule/deliverables)
- High-quality customer presentations (programmatic and technical)
- Working with vendors and service providers
- Working within a Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO9001)
- Preparing executive briefings and providing status updates
- High-dollar-value deliverables ($1M+)
Additional candidate advantages
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Experience with CAM toolpath planning
- Experience with CNC machine operation
- Experience with welding
- Experience with industrial additive manufacturing
Additional Information:
Big Metal Additive is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen?
Experience:
- Project management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80239 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Position: Engineering Project Manager
About * Big Metal Additive *:
Big Metal Additive (BMA) is an advanced manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, energy, and other industries. BMA has the largest and most sophisticated hybrid metal additive manufacturing capability in the industry. Our machines and our robots combine MIG welding and CNC machining to produce finished products for customers ranging from testable prototypes to production components. Every day our people work at the cutting edge of manufacturing, implementing the highest standards of quality manufacturing.
We make amazing parts. We produce submarine components, torpedo shells, aircraft parts, spacecraft structural parts and more. We at the front of our industry in achieving customer quality acceptance. Our end-use customers are NASA, Navy, Air Force, Army and Space Force. We are growing - scaling production, adding machines and bringing new parts into our digital inventory. With AS9100 quality certification, NIST 800-171 CMMC compliant System Security Plan, export control compliance and an enterprise management system created for production of additive manufactured parts from a digital inventory; BMA is growing to a factory of 100 machines to support production demand.
About an Engineering Project Manager :
BMA captures and performs complex multi-year projects. An Engineering Project Manager is responsible for aligning the technical direction of projects with the Principal Investigator, planning and scheduling all elements of the project, coordinating with BMA teammates, outside vendors, stakeholders and customers; and all reporting requirements. The Engineering Project Manager must be organized, disciplined, dependable and accountable. Excellent professional presentation, communication and writing skills are required. An engineering background is required to achieve project technical requirements. Some travel is required.
Key information:
- BMA operates a factory of hybrid wire arc-DED machines
- BMA is a technical and industry leader in the wire arc-DED industry
- BMA performs multi-year engineering development projects from Department of War
- Projects are complex and must be coordinated among personnel, machines and vendors
- Successful project execution is expected to transition to manufacturing production capabilities
Job Responsibilities:
The Engineering Project Manager shall manage projects from capture to completion including project integration, planning/scheduling, subcontracting to vendors/suppliers, performance/ performance measurement / performance reporting, budget, and team coordination. Performance reporting includes weekly updates, monthly reports/presentations, quarterly reports/presentations and final reports. Reporting is expected to the BMA team and customer/stakeholder. Not everything is delegated, the Engineering Project Manager is expected to cover task assignments when possible. The Engineering Project Manager shall be constantly aware of and responsive to contract requirements and customer expectations. The Engineering Project Manager shall meet contract deliverables. Adherence to BMA procedures and policies is essential. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.
- Prepare and manage Project GANTT schedule (detailed subtask level)
- Manage Project Task List (Excel team coordination)
- Coordinate tasks/subtasks with BMA team, vendors and partners
- Perform tasks when possible or necessary
- Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly, quarterly reports
- Prepare technical reports and technical presentations (involve BMA technical experts)
- Present reports to BMA executive team, customers and stakeholders
- Collect and summarize accurate budget information weekly (internal) / monthly (external)
- Achieve on-time deliverables and deliveries
- Adhere to BMA procedures and policies
- Comply with BMA Quality Management System
The company values at Big Metal Additive are hard-working, high integrity founded on personal accountability and kind behavior that embodies acceptance of other people. We emphasize safety, respect and teamwork every day. It can be a professionally demanding workplace but for those who match the company values, it is a rewarding place to work. Our leadership team includes a globally recognized, award winning founder who continues to challenge the team with exciting new opportunities. BMA has recently been featured in industry magazines and has won a prestigious industry Innovation Award for which we were nominated by a customer.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- BS degree in Engineering discipline
- Strong capabilities with MS Project
- Excellent MS Excel, Powerpoint and Word skills
- Professional presentation skills
5+ years’ experience engineering project execution
2+ years experience:
- Successful project management (budget/schedule/deliverables)
- High-quality customer presentations (programmatic and technical)
- Working with vendors and service providers
- Working within a Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO9001)
- Preparing executive briefings and providing status updates
- High-dollar-value deliverables ($1M+)
Additional candidate advantages
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Experience with CAM toolpath planning
- Experience with CNC machine operation
- Experience with welding
- Experience with industrial additive manufacturing
Additional Information:
Big Metal Additive is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen?
Experience:
- Project management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80239 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin31
- BAE Systems USA4
- Northrop Grumman4
- CesiumAstro3
- AECOM2
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Food & Beverage
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- Five or more years of experience leading engineering teams in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development and delivery frameworks
- Strong technical background in the team's core domain, such as software, hardware, or systems engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior leadership
Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Colorado?
Most engineering managers in Colorado move into the role from a senior individual contributor position after building credibility as a technical lead. A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is the standard baseline, and many roles prefer a master's degree or MBA for broader leadership responsibilities. Colorado does not require a state-issued management license, but engineers who carry a Professional Engineer credential through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors often have an edge in regulated industries like aerospace and civil infrastructure.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Colorado right now include Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems USA, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace contractors, defense primes, and enterprise software companies means demand is spread across both established corporations and growth-stage technology firms.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Denver, Littleton, and Englewood account for the largest share of engineering manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its dense cluster of corporate headquarters and technology employers, Boulder's concentration of research institutions and software companies sustains a strong market for technical leadership, and Colorado Springs benefits from its proximity to major defense installations and aerospace contractors that consistently hire at the management level.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many engineering disciplines, because engineering management involves coordination, planning, and communication that translates well to distributed settings. About 80% of engineering manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common flexible arrangements have become for leadership roles in software and systems. Roles overseeing hardware development or on-site manufacturing teams tend to require more in-person presence than those leading software or cloud infrastructure groups.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is stepping into a team lead or technical lead role first, which gives you direct reports or project ownership without the full management title. Large Colorado employers like Lockheed Martin, Oracle, and Ball Corporation run rotational or associate programs that move high-performing engineers into leadership tracks. Moving from a senior engineer, staff engineer, or technical program manager role is the most common lateral path. A Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure or a project management credential strengthens a first-time manager's application in regulated sectors.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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