Quality Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Quality Engineer jobs in Colorado are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in aerospace and defense manufacturing, medical devices, and semiconductor production. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Loveland are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and Medtronic. Openings range from entry-level inspection roles to senior process and systems quality positions, with the highest activity in AS9100 aerospace quality, FDA-regulated manufacturing, and supplier quality assurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityLittleton, CO
Cities hiring22
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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HP
Software Quality Engineer
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Software Quality Engineer
HP
Fort Collins, Colorado
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$59k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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FujiFilm
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
FujiFilm
Pueblo, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
On-Site
ISO certification process
51-200

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University of Colorado
Quality Assurance Associate II or Engineer I
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Quality Assurance Associate II or Engineer I
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$63k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in biological science
10,000+

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Hologic
Quality Assurance Engineer 3
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Quality Assurance Engineer 3
Hologic
Louisville, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Quality Control
$98k - $153k/yr
5,001-10,000

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BAE Systems USA
Senior Program Quality Engineer
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BAE Systems USA
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Senior Program Quality Engineer
BAE Systems USA
Westminster, Colorado
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$97k - $165k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Littleton
10 jobs
Colorado Springs
9 jobs
Broomfield
6 jobs
Boulder
5 jobs
Pueblo
4 jobs
Englewood
4 jobs
Centennial
4 jobs
Denver
3 jobs
Lakewood
3 jobs

Quality Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin9 open roles
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences5 open roles
Leidos
Leidos3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
  • Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949
  • Proficiency with statistical process control, FMEA, and root cause analysis methods
  • Familiarity with GD&T and coordinate measuring machine inspection processes
  • Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred by many Colorado employers
  • Experience supporting regulatory compliance in aerospace, medical device, or defense manufacturing environments

Quality Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality engineer in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering as the starting point. Colorado does not issue a state license specifically for quality engineers, so the credential that carries the most weight with local employers is the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer designation, which requires passing the ASQ CQE exam and documenting relevant work experience. Many Colorado aerospace and defense employers also expect familiarity with AS9100 auditing from day one.

Which companies hire quality engineers in Colorado?

Employers hiring quality engineers in Colorado right now include Lockheed Martin, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturers means these openings frequently call for sector-specific quality systems experience rather than general manufacturing backgrounds.

Which Colorado cities have the most quality engineer jobs?

Littleton, Colorado Springs, and Broomfield account for the largest share of quality engineer openings in Colorado. Denver and its suburbs drive volume through a broad mix of aerospace primes, contract manufacturers, and medical device companies, while Colorado Springs reflects the heavy defense and satellite manufacturing presence at facilities tied to Peterson Space Force Base, and Loveland and Fort Collins attract openings from the medical device and semiconductor corridor along the Front Range.

Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineer work is heavily tied to production floors, inspection labs, and supplier audits, so most Colorado roles require on-site presence at least part of the week. About 60% of quality engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be supplier quality or quality systems roles where documentation, audit scheduling, and corrective action management can be handled off-site.

How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspection technician role, which many Colorado aerospace and medical device manufacturers use as a direct pipeline into engineering-track positions. Employers such as Lockheed Martin and Medtronic run structured new-graduate and rotational programs at their Colorado facilities. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying, or completing coursework in GD&T and SPC, signals readiness to hiring managers. Community colleges across the Front Range also offer manufacturing quality certificates that align with local employer requirements.

Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. 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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