Safety Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Safety Engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace and defense, energy and utilities, construction, and advanced manufacturing, with demand strong at every level from entry-level associate to senior program safety lead. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo anchor most of the hiring, and established employers like Lockheed Martin, Xcel Energy, and Kiewit regularly carry open safety engineering positions. The most in-demand specialties in the state are process safety, construction safety management, and systems safety engineering tied to defense programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join Ursa Major, a leading aerospace company focused on cutting-edge propulsion systems. As a Senior System Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our rocket engines and propulsion systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical schematics for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintaining and evolving Ursa Explosive Safety Management Program (ESMP)
- Reviewing system test procedures, operational protocols, and maintenance procedures to ensure the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
- Collaborating across all engineering teams to mitigate hazards and ensure safety measures are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinating with program management and external regulatory bodies from program initiation through production, operations, and decommissioning.
- Oversee Ursa Major Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Training program
- Coordinating explosives training program in accordance with Federal, State, Local and Ursa Major specific requirements
Additional Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct System Safety Program or Design safety assessments.
- Lead safety initiatives for large-scale propulsion system safety programs or multiple mid-sized safety projects.
- Monitor the technical execution of safety requirements throughout the program.
- Act as a key interface with stakeholders including customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports and Program Safety Briefs for both internal and external review.
- Lead safety discussions in technical reviews, ensuring alignment with the approval process.
- Participate and contribute to Safety Review Board
- Interpret and implement system requirements based on customer specifications and aerospace industry safety standards.
- Generate reports that document various safety analyses and system safety program findings.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product architecture, system integration, and design.
- Maintain ATF and CDLE company, individual and magazine permits and licenses
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience. A Master's or advanced degree may reduce the years of required experience.
- Experience: Prior experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Explosive Safety, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Safety Engineering disciplines.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience in propulsion systems, aerospace systems, or other high-performance engineering systems.
- Knowledge of aerospace safety programs and experience with standards from organizations such as NASA, FAA, or DoD.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing safety programs and directing teams of safety professionals.
- Experience with project management tools like Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with proposal development processes.
- Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $115,000 - $143,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join Ursa Major, a leading aerospace company focused on cutting-edge propulsion systems. As a Senior System Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our rocket engines and propulsion systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical schematics for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintaining and evolving Ursa Explosive Safety Management Program (ESMP)
- Reviewing system test procedures, operational protocols, and maintenance procedures to ensure the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
- Collaborating across all engineering teams to mitigate hazards and ensure safety measures are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinating with program management and external regulatory bodies from program initiation through production, operations, and decommissioning.
- Oversee Ursa Major Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Training program
- Coordinating explosives training program in accordance with Federal, State, Local and Ursa Major specific requirements
Additional Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct System Safety Program or Design safety assessments.
- Lead safety initiatives for large-scale propulsion system safety programs or multiple mid-sized safety projects.
- Monitor the technical execution of safety requirements throughout the program.
- Act as a key interface with stakeholders including customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports and Program Safety Briefs for both internal and external review.
- Lead safety discussions in technical reviews, ensuring alignment with the approval process.
- Participate and contribute to Safety Review Board
- Interpret and implement system requirements based on customer specifications and aerospace industry safety standards.
- Generate reports that document various safety analyses and system safety program findings.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product architecture, system integration, and design.
- Maintain ATF and CDLE company, individual and magazine permits and licenses
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience. A Master's or advanced degree may reduce the years of required experience.
- Experience: Prior experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Explosive Safety, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Safety Engineering disciplines.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience in propulsion systems, aerospace systems, or other high-performance engineering systems.
- Knowledge of aerospace safety programs and experience with standards from organizations such as NASA, FAA, or DoD.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing safety programs and directing teams of safety professionals.
- Experience with project management tools like Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with proposal development processes.
- Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $115,000 - $143,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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Safety Engineer Job Market in Colorado
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in safety science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated experience applying OSHA standards in construction, manufacturing, or energy settings
- Proficiency in job hazard analysis, incident investigation, and root cause analysis methods
- Experience supporting systems safety programs under MIL-STD-882 for defense or aerospace contracts
- Ability to obtain a federal security clearance for positions tied to Colorado defense programs
Safety Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Colorado?
Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a related field, then pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as the standard entry-level certification. Colorado does not require a state-issued engineering license specifically for safety roles, so the CSP credential and OSHA training are the primary markers employers look for. Defense-sector roles in Colorado Springs often add a security clearance requirement on top of those credentials.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring safety engineers in Colorado right now include Raytheon, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Ursa Major Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of defense contractors, energy utilities, and large construction firms means sustained demand rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Colorado cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
Denver, Centennial, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of safety engineer openings in Colorado. Denver leads because it hosts the state's densest cluster of construction activity, energy infrastructure, and corporate headquarters, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from the defense and aerospace contractors anchored to military installations like Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of safety engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most safety engineering work. The roles most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules are those focused on documentation, compliance program development, and systems safety analysis rather than field inspections or jobsite oversight.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a safety coordinator or safety technician role, which large Colorado construction firms and energy utilities use as a structured feeder into engineering positions. Kiewit and other major Colorado contractors regularly bring on site safety associates who shadow senior engineers on active projects. Completing the OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry course before applying signals readiness, and pursuing the ASP credential while working accelerates promotion into full safety engineer titles.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings for roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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