Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Design, analyze, integrate, and test propulsion and fluid-mechanical vehicle components from concept through flight demonstration. Support rapid hardware development, prototype assembly, test execution, failure investigations, DFM, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, analysis, and customers.

Design and develop primary and secondary structural components for an autonomous UAV through concept, CAD modeling, detailed design, and production release. Perform hand calculations and basic FEA, support structural validation and testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing), produce design documentation and drawings, and iterate hardware through test and deployment.

Lead and manage the Space Communications engineering team (45% functional management, 55% technical/project work). Oversee RF and optical communication subsystems, staffing, mentoring, subcontractor procurement, vendor relationships, hardware interfaces, cost estimating, proposal and technical writing, and strategy/roadmap development. Serve as primary contact for new programs and ensure successful execution of communications subsystems.

Lead and execute assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns for spacecraft hardware. Define AI&T flows, test strategies, plans, and procedures; verify hardware in cleanrooms and labs; perform RF and end-to-end system validation; identify GSE, facilities and equipment; produce cost/schedule estimates; support proposals; lead and mentor engineering and technician teams; drive test execution, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Lead design, requirements, analysis, integration, and test of satellite ground systems. Develop system architecture, decompose requirements, create ICDs/SEMP artifacts, support verification activities and program reviews, perform trade studies and risk assessments, and mentor junior staff while interfacing with customers and stakeholders.

The Avionics Technician I installs, inspects, tests, and repairs avionics systems while performing basic maintenance and setup activities. This entry-level role focuses on the use of precision tools, adherence to safety practices, and collaboration for high-quality work.

Support spacecraft and launch vehicle processing and ground operations: author and validate MES procedures, perform integration, propellant and hazardous operations, execute checkouts, maintain clean-room protocols, verify launch provider and range safety compliance, document anomalies and lessons learned, coordinate across engineering, quality, supply chain, and external stakeholders, and travel to support campaign execution.

Design and develop flight software for space systems, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to software development principles in an Agile environment.

Lead strategy and delivery for an enterprise customer listening and social engagement platform: translate business needs into technical requirements, manage vendor integrations and data pipelines, deploy multi-channel surveys, build dashboards combining social and survey data, leverage AI/NLP for sentiment and automation, and drive platform adoption and governance across stakeholders.

Lead the Mission Operations contribution to a satellite program end-to-end: develop CONOPS, oversee AI&T and on-orbit operations and disposal, integrate subsystem teams into an operable mission, lead and mentor a small multidisciplinary team, drive execution of operations tasks, support anomaly investigation, and contribute to proposals and critical mission phases (launch, early orbit, RPO).

Design, develop, test, document, and support operational cloud-based mission control software for satellite ground systems. Write automated unit/functional/integration tests, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate in an Agile cross-functional team.

Translate high-fidelity designs into production-quality UI components and maintain a code-based design system. Prototype interactions and data visualizations, build tooling to accelerate design-to-development workflows, iterate from user feedback and performance data, and collaborate with designers, engineers, product, and users to deliver responsive, accessible, high-density data web applications.

Perform RMF assessment and authorization activities: conduct STIG and vulnerability assessments (ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer), harden Windows/RHEL and network devices, update RMF artifacts in eMASS, develop test plans, track POA&Ms, and coordinate remediation across the program. Support security controls validation, prepare authorization artifacts, and ensure compliance with DoD/NIST policies.

Lead development, validation, and deployment of production test systems for PCBA, subassemblies, and system-level aerospace electronics. Develop test strategies, scripts, fixtures, and test racks; validate repeatability and reliability; support contract manufacturers, troubleshoot yield issues, drive root cause analysis, and maintain compliance, documentation, and production readiness.