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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Title: SOC Engineer - Orion Software Operations Center Support
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Locations: Houston, TX or Denver, CO
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Industry: Aerospace / Space Exploration / Flight Software
Program Areas Supported
- AR3 Docking
- NP0155 (FOD)
- Sustainment Activities for AR3 and AR4
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical software supporting Orion operational environments.
- Troubleshoot complex software and system integration issues.
- Support software deployment, testing, validation, and sustainment activities.
- Analyze and resolve networking and communication issues across distributed systems.
- Develop and maintain multi-threaded software applications.
- Collaborate with simulation, flight software, and mission operations teams.
- Support containerized software environments and deployment pipelines.
- Participate in requirements development, architecture reviews, implementation, testing, and operational support.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
- 5+ years of software development and systems integration experience.
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Extensive experience with:
- C++
- Software troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Linux development environments
- Network protocols, particularly RUC/RF communications
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Experience with:
- Multi-threaded application development
- Python development
- Container technologies
- Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Qt Creator
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting emulators
- Experience with QEMU
- Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
- Aerospace or mission operations software experience
- Experience supporting NASA or Department of Defense programs
Title: SOC Engineer - Orion Software Operations Center Support
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Locations: Houston, TX or Denver, CO
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Industry: Aerospace / Space Exploration / Flight Software
Program Areas Supported
- AR3 Docking
- NP0155 (FOD)
- Sustainment Activities for AR3 and AR4
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical software supporting Orion operational environments.
- Troubleshoot complex software and system integration issues.
- Support software deployment, testing, validation, and sustainment activities.
- Analyze and resolve networking and communication issues across distributed systems.
- Develop and maintain multi-threaded software applications.
- Collaborate with simulation, flight software, and mission operations teams.
- Support containerized software environments and deployment pipelines.
- Participate in requirements development, architecture reviews, implementation, testing, and operational support.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
- 5+ years of software development and systems integration experience.
-
Extensive experience with:
- C++
- Software troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Linux development environments
- Network protocols, particularly RUC/RF communications
-
Experience with:
- Multi-threaded application development
- Python development
- Container technologies
- Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Qt Creator
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting emulators
- Experience with QEMU
- Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
- Aerospace or mission operations software experience
- Experience supporting NASA or Department of Defense programs
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Operations Engineer Job Market in Colorado
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Law & Legal Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
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, Meta, and CoreSite and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Aurora 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 41% of operations engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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