Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Support senior engineers on mechanical, propulsion, structures, or environmental systems projects. Collect and analyze data, assist with design and evaluation, resolve routine technical issues, prepare technical documentation and reports, and collaborate within cross-functional teams while communicating technical concepts clearly.

Design, implement, and evaluate spacecraft GNC algorithms and FDIR; model sensors/actuators; run and analyze Monte Carlo simulations; validate GNC flight software in simulation; own performance requirement analyses and communicate results.

Designs and analyzes mechanical components and systems (propulsion, structures, environmental). Collects and analyzes data, prepares technical documentation, supports program milestones, and delivers solutions for moderate-complexity engineering problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams and occasionally communicating with external stakeholders.

Lead design and delivery of large, software-intensive distributed systems across cloud, AI-enabled, and mission environments. Define architectures, integration strategies, and validation approaches; drive technical tradeoffs, risk mitigation, operational readiness, and cross-team alignment while mentoring senior engineers and scaling systems engineering practices.

Design, build, and maintain full-stack web and backend services for defense/intelligence customers. Develop containerized microservices, frontend applications, and backend APIs/message-bus integrations. Use CI/CD, Agile practices, monitoring and logging tools, and collaborate with distributed teams. Work requires active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.

Develop full‑stack web and backend microservices for defense/intelligence applications. Build containerized services, front‑end apps, APIs/message‑bus integrations, and support CI/CD, observability, and Agile team processes.

Lead front-end development of secure, mission-critical GUIs using TypeScript/Vue and Node.js. Contribute production code, review peers, maintain CI/CD, tests, and UI components, coordinate with UX, produce documentation, and work on-site in Colorado Springs. Requires security clearance.

Lead a team to develop user interfaces for mission-critical solutions. Responsibilities include code contributions, guidance, task assignments, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

The DevOps/Platform Engineer will manage Caliola's cloud and on-prem infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements and supporting development teams.

Design, develop, test, and support Java-based software and algorithms for the C2BMC/BMDS. Produce software design artifacts, decompose system requirements, participate in Agile/Scrum, perform integration and test, and collaborate across multi-company teams.

Lead cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for the PTES program delivering protected SATCOM ground systems to the U.S. Space Force. Oversee a 150+ person, multi-site team, manage external suppliers, run Agile/DevSecOps CI/CD delivery aligned to integrated master schedule, ensure cybersecurity and RMF compliance, coordinate program increments with the government customer, and deliver mission-ready capability.

Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, APIs, interfaces, and algorithms for SATCOM mission planning software. Support full software lifecycle in Agile/DevSecOps environments, build backend services, implement CI/CD pipelines, perform code reviews, and translate designs into modern front-end interfaces emphasizing automation, testing, security, and performance.

Own end-to-end university recruiting: build campus strategy and brand, run high-volume full-cycle hiring for interns, co-ops, and new grads (technical roles), manage intern-to-full-time conversions, partner with business and intern program teams, maintain bias-reduced evaluation, and report on metrics to optimize seasonal outcomes.

Entry-level System Security Engineer supporting cybersecurity engineering for space and mission systems. Manage cyber requirements, design secure systems using MBSE, validate technical security implementations, and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) to obtain/maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATO). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply NIST/DISA/CIS standards, perform risk analysis and security planning, and integrate DevSecOps and software security engineering practices into system development.

Provide systems security engineering support for space/mission systems: manage cyber requirements, validate technical security implementations, support ATO/Assessment & Authorization, develop program protection and anti-tamper plans, perform threat analysis (including Threat Countermeasure Trees), brief leadership, and document security guidance and reports across the acquisition lifecycle.

Lead mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems through full lifecycle: architecture, CAD, fabrication, assembly, test, verification, and subcontract management. Apply DFM and GD&T, optimize cost/schedule, mentor engineers, coordinate across systems engineering, program management, and external stakeholders.

Lead and scale the electrical engineering team to deliver ruggedized aerospace AR hardware. Drive electrical architecture, PCB design, power systems, mixed-signal and high-speed digital development, validation and environmental qualification (EMI/EMC, DO-160), supplier transition to production, and cross-functional integration with systems, mechanical, software, and manufacturing.

Provide strategic legal advice to executives across aerospace and defense matters; manage government contracting and export-control compliance; draft and negotiate complex commercial and IP agreements; oversee employment, investigations, litigation, and M&A support; manage outside counsel, implement compliance programs and policies, and champion ethics and risk mitigation.

Provide broad legal and administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal team: maintain corporate records, support subpoenas/audits/litigation, manage IP administration, track contracts and filings (including LDA/PAC), implement document retention and process improvements, triage legal requests, manage calendaring, billing, and the contract management system.

The Propulsion Engineer II design spacecraft propulsion systems, perform modifications, derive requirements, and support testing and integration of components, overseeing projects from concept to production.

The Deployment Lead will oversee product strategy to technical execution, ensuring successful delivery of ASI's products for clients in aerospace and aviation.

Drive the growth of Air Space Intelligence within the U.S. Department of Defense through strategy development, relationship building, and collaboration with teams.

Drive ASI's growth in the energy sector by developing strategies, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and aligning customer needs with product capabilities.

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing spacecraft harnesses, setting up thermal vacuum chambers, and ensuring cleanroom protocols. You'll manage the product build process from parts to assemblies, handling engineering anomalies as they arise.

The role involves architecting spacecraft-wide harness solutions, establishing standards and automation tools, overseeing manufacturing strategies, and mentoring engineers across teams.

The VP of Platform Engineering will build and lead the Platform Engineering organization focusing on compute infrastructure for autonomous spacecraft and military programs, ensuring scalable operations across classified and commercial environments.