Operations Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Operations Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where defense contractors, aerospace companies, and technology firms drive consistent hiring at every level from associate to principal engineer. Employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Corporation maintain large Colorado footprints and regularly add operations engineers across manufacturing, systems integration, and process optimization. Demand is particularly strong in aerospace production operations, defense systems, and industrial automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please review the job details below.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate backend ground systems, antennas, and related resources with external vendors to meet mission contact requirements and operational priorities.
- Provide operational coverage through a rotating schedule that includes day, swing, overnight, weekend, and standard office-hour shifts.
- Monitor system health and analyze telemetry and operational data to identify anomalies, validate equipment performance, and determine appropriate escalation paths.
- Coordinate with vendors, service owners, and engineering teams to investigate and resolve hardware, software, antenna, and system-integration issues.
- Track investigations, maintenance activities, corrective actions, system degradations, upgrades, and operational risks through resolution.
- Develop and maintain metrics, reports, and dashboards covering ground system and antenna availability, contact performance, data capture, and other key operational indicators.
- Develop and improve operational tools, cloud-based capabilities, processes, procedures, and technical documentation that strengthen efficiency, reliability, situational awareness, and operator readiness.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and investigate unfamiliar technical problems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external vendors in a time-sensitive operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience with satellite operations, satellite ground systems, antennas, or antenna-associated ground equipment.
- Experience scheduling ground systems, antenna resources, mission contacts, or other operationally constrained technical resources.
- Proficiency in Linux-based operating environments and experience with Python, Ruby, Java, or a similar programming or scripting language.
- Experience with AWS cloud architecture or cloud-based operational systems.
- Familiarity with Kibana, Elasticsearch, GitHub, or CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or Team Foundation Server.
- Strong customer communication and technical writing skills.
Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
- The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $59,000.00 - $78,000.00 - $85,800.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please review the job details below.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate backend ground systems, antennas, and related resources with external vendors to meet mission contact requirements and operational priorities.
- Provide operational coverage through a rotating schedule that includes day, swing, overnight, weekend, and standard office-hour shifts.
- Monitor system health and analyze telemetry and operational data to identify anomalies, validate equipment performance, and determine appropriate escalation paths.
- Coordinate with vendors, service owners, and engineering teams to investigate and resolve hardware, software, antenna, and system-integration issues.
- Track investigations, maintenance activities, corrective actions, system degradations, upgrades, and operational risks through resolution.
- Develop and maintain metrics, reports, and dashboards covering ground system and antenna availability, contact performance, data capture, and other key operational indicators.
- Develop and improve operational tools, cloud-based capabilities, processes, procedures, and technical documentation that strengthen efficiency, reliability, situational awareness, and operator readiness.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and investigate unfamiliar technical problems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external vendors in a time-sensitive operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience with satellite operations, satellite ground systems, antennas, or antenna-associated ground equipment.
- Experience scheduling ground systems, antenna resources, mission contacts, or other operationally constrained technical resources.
- Proficiency in Linux-based operating environments and experience with Python, Ruby, Java, or a similar programming or scripting language.
- Experience with AWS cloud architecture or cloud-based operational systems.
- Familiarity with Kibana, Elasticsearch, GitHub, or CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or Team Foundation Server.
- Strong customer communication and technical writing skills.
Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
- The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $59,000.00 - $78,000.00 - $85,800.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering or a closely related field
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for scheduling, inventory, and production tracking
- Familiarity with defense or aerospace quality standards including AS9100 or CMMI where applicable
- Strong analytical skills using data tools such as Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel for process improvement
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, required by many Colorado defense and government contractors
Operations Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations engineer in Colorado?
Most operations engineer roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering from an accredited program. Colorado does not issue a state license specifically for operations engineers, but many employers, particularly in defense and aerospace, expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or project management strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire operations engineers in Colorado?
Colorado operations engineer roles are posted by BAE Systems USA, Amazon, and Sierra Space and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's deep aerospace and defense industrial base means that many of these openings are tied to long-term government programs and facilities along the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most operations engineer jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder consistently have the most operations engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro with a broad mix of technology, manufacturing, and logistics employers, while Colorado Springs and Aurora are driven largely by the defense and aerospace contractors clustered around military installations such as Peterson Space Force Base and Buckley Space Force Base.
Are there remote operations engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because operations engineers frequently work on production floors, in warehouses, or at defense facilities where physical presence is required. About 38% of operations engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most often available for roles focused on data analysis, process documentation, and supply chain planning rather than hands-on manufacturing or systems integration.
How can I get hired as a operations engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to rotational engineering programs or associate operations engineer roles at large Colorado employers. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Corporation run structured early-career programs at their Colorado facilities that accept recent graduates with engineering degrees. Candidates from adjacent roles such as quality technician, manufacturing associate, or production scheduler regularly transition into operations engineering positions. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or completing an internship with a Front Range defense or aerospace contractor gives candidates a measurable edge with Colorado hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to operations engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to operations engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers across the Front Range and beyond. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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