Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Colorado
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace and defense, energy and clean tech, and advanced manufacturing, with the Front Range among the most active markets in the country for this level of leadership. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Ball Aerospace that maintain major engineering operations in the state. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering leadership, mechanical and structural program management, and software engineering management tied to defense and space programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Model and Simulation Systems Engineer)
Job Code: 42289
Job Location: Schriever Space Force Base, CO
Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday
L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Model and Simulation Systems Engineer for an important national Security Program.
The successful candidate will support a high-performing team of Government and Contractor professionals in developing a concept of operations and a notional system architecture to enable future live, virtual, and constructive training, exercises, and experiments for command and control of USSPACECOM-assigned tactical units. This role requires experience in space operations, COA and TTP execution, and the Space Warfighting mission. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment with constantly evolving tasks and priorities. This position supports the Space Superiority Business within the Space Systems sector.
Essential Functions:
- Professional that is highly skilled in Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other simulation tools in order to support space operations, current and future operations (CUOPS & FUOPS), and training at the National Space Defense Center (NSDC) at Schriever SFB.
- Model and Simulation efforts will be used to increase customer capability for live, virtual and constructive training as well as expanding NSDC Advanced Concept Experimentation (NACE).
- Modeling and Simulation of real-world engagements, training events, and mission planning operations will play a key role in expanding customer understanding of the warfighting domain and support the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Mod and Sim products will provide a foundation for future requirements development of common operating picture tools used in operations.
- Participating in exercises and other government driven events to derive performance benchmarks and technical utility.
- Work full-time at a customer site in Colorado Springs
- Generate, share, present briefings and products for senior leadership and enterprise awareness.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Requires strong knowledge of space operations, orbital mechanics, and the Space Domain Awareness mission area.
- Possess advanced knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK), Model Based Systems Engineering software (MBSE), and Systems Modeling software (SysML); knowledge of Space Domain Command and Control System (SDCCS) or Iron Stallion (IS) is beneficial.
- Experience with wargame model development and the integration of real-world data into hypothetical analysis.
- Experience developing courses of action for operational maneuvers and applying analysis of alternatives (AoA) in operations planning and what-if drills.
- Possess a broad range of knowledge of space systems to include DoD, national assets and adversary systems.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $92,500 to $171,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The application window for this position will close on 11/21/2026
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Model and Simulation Systems Engineer)
Job Code: 42289
Job Location: Schriever Space Force Base, CO
Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday
L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Model and Simulation Systems Engineer for an important national Security Program.
The successful candidate will support a high-performing team of Government and Contractor professionals in developing a concept of operations and a notional system architecture to enable future live, virtual, and constructive training, exercises, and experiments for command and control of USSPACECOM-assigned tactical units. This role requires experience in space operations, COA and TTP execution, and the Space Warfighting mission. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment with constantly evolving tasks and priorities. This position supports the Space Superiority Business within the Space Systems sector.
Essential Functions:
- Professional that is highly skilled in Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other simulation tools in order to support space operations, current and future operations (CUOPS & FUOPS), and training at the National Space Defense Center (NSDC) at Schriever SFB.
- Model and Simulation efforts will be used to increase customer capability for live, virtual and constructive training as well as expanding NSDC Advanced Concept Experimentation (NACE).
- Modeling and Simulation of real-world engagements, training events, and mission planning operations will play a key role in expanding customer understanding of the warfighting domain and support the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Mod and Sim products will provide a foundation for future requirements development of common operating picture tools used in operations.
- Participating in exercises and other government driven events to derive performance benchmarks and technical utility.
- Work full-time at a customer site in Colorado Springs
- Generate, share, present briefings and products for senior leadership and enterprise awareness.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Requires strong knowledge of space operations, orbital mechanics, and the Space Domain Awareness mission area.
- Possess advanced knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK), Model Based Systems Engineering software (MBSE), and Systems Modeling software (SysML); knowledge of Space Domain Command and Control System (SDCCS) or Iron Stallion (IS) is beneficial.
- Experience with wargame model development and the integration of real-world data into hypothetical analysis.
- Experience developing courses of action for operational maneuvers and applying analysis of alternatives (AoA) in operations planning and what-if drills.
- Possess a broad range of knowledge of space systems to include DoD, national assets and adversary systems.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $92,500 to $171,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The application window for this position will close on 11/21/2026
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a P.E. license recognized in Colorado strongly preferred
- Eight or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct people management
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more engineers
- Background in aerospace, defense, energy, or advanced manufacturing aligned to Colorado's core industries
- Proficiency with program management methodologies such as Agile, EVMS, or stage-gate processes
- Active or eligible security clearance for roles supporting Colorado's defense and space sector employers
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Colorado?
The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and several years of individual contributor experience before moving into team lead or engineering manager roles. Colorado employers in aerospace and defense often require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license issued through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. From there, managing progressively larger programs or headcount and earning a P.M.P. credential accelerates promotion to senior manager.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring engineering senior managers in Colorado right now include L3Harris, WSP, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, national laboratories, and clean energy companies means demand for this role remains steady across both large defense contractors and growth-stage technology firms along the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Denver, Broomfield, and Colorado Springs hold the most engineering senior manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's commercial and corporate hub, Colorado Springs draws heavily from its dense cluster of defense and space employers including major military installations, and Boulder's research and clean technology ecosystem supports consistent demand from both established firms and high-growth engineering companies.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because the role typically requires on-site presence for team leadership, lab access, and program reviews. About 71% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely include strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and cross-site coordination for distributed engineering organizations.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead engineer or engineering manager role first, then building toward the senior manager level. Colorado's large aerospace and defense employers, including those operating under major government contracts on the Front Range, often hire engineering leads from adjacent roles such as systems engineer, project engineer, or technical program manager. Pursuing a Colorado P.E. license and a project management credential while managing a small team signals readiness for the step up, and national laboratories in the Denver metro area sometimes offer structured leadership development tracks for mid-career engineers.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match. The listings are updated regularly so you can see what Colorado employers are actively recruiting for right now.
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