Ground Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Ground Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado are open across Littleton, Denver, and Colorado Springs and other Colorado metros, with employers like Lockheed Martin, KSAT-TV, and York Space Systems hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityLittleton, CO
Cities hiring12
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedia
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Technical Program Manager - Space Ground Control Program
Company·Aurora, Colorado
Job functions:
$135k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Master's
Full Time
Job Description
Overview:
We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning—helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus.
Stellar Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support the United States Space Force in planning, managing, and sustaining the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program. This mission-critical role supports delivery of secure GPS launch capabilities, ground-system enhancements, and operational continuity across a complex environment involving government and development stakeholders
Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications:
Key responsibilities include:
Compensation
Deliverable(s):
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions—from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.
We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning—helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus.
Stellar Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support the United States Space Force in planning, managing, and sustaining the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program. This mission-critical role supports delivery of secure GPS launch capabilities, ground-system enhancements, and operational continuity across a complex environment involving government and development stakeholders
The Technical Program Manager will provide programmatic and technical leadership across space ground control, launch management, systems engineering, and cybersecurity activities. This role requires close coordination with government customers, integrated program teams, and development organizations to maintain operational continuity while preparing new capabilities for future GPS launches.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead development and analysis of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk management plans, performance metrics, acquisition strategy documents, and Requests for Proposals.
- Support government management of multiple development efforts delivering mission-critical hardware and software for GPS ground control capabilities.
- Manage planning activities for upcoming GPS launch projects and associated program teams.
- Lead technical teams in resolving customer challenges involving systems engineering, program management, space ground control, and cybersecurity.
- Support the sustainment and cyber-secure operation of current launch capabilities.
- Prepare and manage launch campaigns, including ground station upgrades required to support new satellite capabilities.
- Develop technical reports, recommendations, and briefings for senior government stakeholders.
- Coordinate with government and corporate stakeholders to implement approved recommendations and solutions.
- Provide factory and remote oversight of development and integration activities.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues affecting development, integration, and launch capability delivery.
- Maintain and sustain the baseline configuration of OCX Launch and Checkout System GPS III launch capability.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to capture operational knowledge and ensure continuity to operations.
- Oversee efforts to upgrade the Launch and Checkout System to support successful GPS IIIF satellite launches.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Experience supporting ground system development, operations, and sustainment for a Major Defense Acquisition Program.
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and their application on major programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and test activities on ground systems.
- Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and DoD 5000.02.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or an equivalent technical discipline.
Clearance & Additional Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance preferred.
Location
This position is full-time, on site in Aurora, CO
Compensation
The typical salary range for this position is USD $135,000 - $180,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan, and other benefits, all in addition to salary.
Deliverable(s):
- Develop technical reports and recommendations for senior government stakeholders.
- Provide oversight of development contractor activities at factory and remote locations.
- Produce plans, schedules, risk assessments, metrics, acquisition documentation, and launch-related program artifacts.
- Deliver reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using Government-approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction. The nature of this work will, at times, require quick responses to stringent deadlines and always in a high-quality, professional manner.
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Find Ground Systems Engineer JobsGround Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado
Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Littleton
7 jobsDenver
3 jobsColorado Springs
3 jobsGreenwood Village
3 jobsAurora
2 jobsLouisville
2 jobsArvada
1 jobGolden
1 jobBoulder
1 jobBroomfield
1 jobCentennial
1 jobBuckley AFB
1 jobGround Systems Engineer Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin6
- KSAT-TV3
- York Space Systems3
- Sierra Space2
- BAE Systems USA2
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment3
- Technology & Software2
- Science & Research1
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ground systems engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering or a related technical field
- Experience with satellite command and control systems or ground software architectures
- Active or eligible DoD security clearance, often Secret or Top Secret
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for telemetry analysis or simulation
- Familiarity with CCSDS standards, spacecraft communication protocols, or mission data handling
- Experience with systems integration, verification and validation, or ground segment test environments
Ground Systems Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many ground systems engineer jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 26+ ground systems engineer openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Littleton, Denver, and Colorado Springs. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
Which Colorado cities have the most ground systems engineer jobs?
Littleton, Denver, and Colorado Springs have the most ground systems engineer openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire ground systems engineers in Colorado?
Colorado ground systems engineer roles are posted by Lockheed Martin, KSAT-TV, and York Space Systems and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote ground systems engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 0% of ground systems engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for ground systems engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to ground systems engineer jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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