Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Build and operate secure, scalable platform infrastructure for AI-driven applications across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. Own SRE practices, CI/CD, deployment automation, observability, performance optimization, incident response, and reliability improvements. Develop Python-based internal tools, partner with software teams on production readiness, and support customer-site installations and lifecycle operations. The role also emphasizes security, compliance, developer productivity, and distributed-system troubleshooting.

Lead the development of statistical and machine learning models for time-series and geospatial data. Build analytic solutions, datasets, ETL workflows, forecasting and anomaly-detection models, simulations, visualizations, and reports. Evaluate algorithm performance, optimize classifiers, document processes, and collaborate with engineers, analysts, mission partners, and stakeholders to deliver reliable mission-focused software and data capabilities.

Lead and contribute to the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-focused systems. Translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements, architectures, interface definitions, deployment patterns, and operational processes. Partner with software engineers and data scientists to integrate applications, data pipelines, infrastructure, and external systems. Support testing, verification, troubleshooting, operational readiness, documentation, and reliability improvements for secure, scalable, data-intensive systems.

Build and maintain executive, sales, and departmental dashboards; consolidate data from multiple sources; automate recurring and ad hoc reporting; analyze SQL queries and scripts to identify trends and outliers; and recommend business improvements. The role also coordinates data quality assurance, resolves reporting errors, collaborates with stakeholders, and applies AI tools to streamline data exploration and reporting workflows.

Manage strategic sourcing and supply continuity for technically complex hardware commodities, including electronics and electromechanical devices. Execute complex RFX events, negotiate commercial contracts, analyze spend and market trends using AI-enabled tools, manage supplier performance, and mitigate supply risks. Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and global suppliers to achieve cost savings, delivery reliability, quality standards, and operational efficiency.

Design and deploy production-grade ML models and GenAI/LLM solutions to improve customer segmentation, churn prediction, LTV estimation, and automate enterprise workflows. Build cloud-native data science pipelines, measure impact via experiments, create executive dashboards, and mentor peers on MLOps and data storytelling.

Supports the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes for spacecraft solar arrays and photovoltaic assemblies. Responsibilities include production line setup, equipment troubleshooting, process documentation, CAD tooling design, yield and defect analysis, cross-functional issue resolution, and Lean/Six Sigma improvements. The role also supports solar cell handling, contamination control, safety protocols, and quality initiatives for aerospace manufacturing.

Leads spacecraft systems engineering across requirements management, system architecture, concept of operations, integration, verification, and validation. Oversees technical milestone reviews, requirements traceability, risk mitigation, performance tracking, and configuration management while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The role also mentors engineers and ensures compliant, cohesive system solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

Leads enterprise and program-level contamination control for aerospace systems, including satellites, optics, solar arrays, propulsion, fluid systems, mechanisms, and payloads. Develops contamination control plans, requirements, analyses, processes, technical documentation, and innovative solutions. Provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, leads reviews and strategic initiatives, collaborates cross-functionally, and represents the organization with customers, suppliers, partners, and industry bodies.

Performs structural analysis for space, atmospheric flight, and ground platforms using hand calculations and finite element analysis. Develops loads and environments, manages analysis throughout the program lifecycle, supports static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration testing, and prepares technical reports. The role also requires collaboration across departments and may involve office, laboratory, production, cleanroom, and outdoor environments.

Performs structural analysis and dynamics assessments for space, atmospheric flight, and ground platforms using hand calculations and finite element analysis. Develops loads and environments, manages analysis across the program lifecycle, supports static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration testing, and prepares technical reports. The role also supports production, validation, certification, and cross-functional engineering activities.

Performs structural analysis for space, atmospheric flight, and ground platforms using hand calculations and finite element methods. Develops loads and environments, manages analysis throughout the program lifecycle, supports static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration testing, and prepares technical reports. Requires Nastran experience and supports structural dynamics, fatigue, joints, materials, and environmental qualification activities. The role is fully on-site and may involve travel between company and external facilities.

Leads sourcing and procurement for capital equipment, facilities purchases, services, software, and other indirect materials. Manages RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, delivery and installation coordination, supplier performance, issue resolution, documentation, and cost-saving initiatives while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, facilities, finance, and operations.

Designs and supports aerospace electromechanical hardware, including electrical harnesses, enclosures, brackets, and test equipment components. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, engineering drawings, BOMs, design analysis, harness routing, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, environmental testing, configuration management, and technical documentation. The engineer collaborates with electrical, mechanical, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams while supporting rocket engine and defense systems development.

Create and manage purchase orders for manufacturing materials, components, services, equipment, and events. Coordinate supplier deliveries, communicate timelines, negotiate pricing and terms, maintain supplier relationships, support compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements, process supplier agreements, and resolve purchasing issues. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Facilities, and Material Control to meet production and project timelines.

Leads enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity architecture across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, network, endpoint, and secure computing environments. Owns technology roadmaps, infrastructure reliability, disaster recovery, cybersecurity risk management, incident response, CMMC and DoD compliance readiness, asset lifecycle management, and secure modernization. Partners across engineering, compliance, facilities, and program teams while mentoring technical staff and implementing resilient, compliant environments.

Leads engineering activities for satellite ground mission planning systems, including requirements analysis, architecture, interface design, system integration, verification, and formal testing. Develops and executes integration and test plans, procedures, and reports; leads technical reviews; resolves cross-functional issues; supports customer requirements and operational mission threads; and mentors engineering teams in an agile environment.

Defines architectures for spacecraft RF systems and establishes organization-wide design, testing, and performance standards. Develops RF analysis tools and methodologies, leads complex trade studies, resolves cross-system EMI/EMC issues, and coordinates multi-team technical programs. Provides mentorship, drives cross-organizational alignment, supports suppliers and subcontracts, and delivers program-level communication outcomes. Requires extensive aerospace RF experience, including spacecraft architectures, link budgets, antenna systems, communication protocols, and advanced RF simulation.

Own day-to-day marketing execution with an emphasis on content and product storytelling. Translate complex technical concepts into credible content for technical, business, and executive audiences. Create blogs, thought leadership, customer stories, campaigns, emails, landing pages, social content, presentations, and webinar materials. Manage marketing channels, support industry events, coordinate communications, and use AI and automation thoughtfully to improve efficiency. The role requires independent project ownership and close collaboration with leaders, engineers, customers, and marketing partners.

Leads RF and microwave design strategy across aerospace and defense products, including receivers, transmitters, synthesizers, radar, data links, and SATCOM. Serves as the company-wide RF subject matter expert, owning technology roadmaps, architecture approvals, certification strategies, design reviews, qualification plans, and lifecycle issue resolution. Provides technical authority, mentors RF engineering teams, guides NPI and BTI activities, supports suppliers and customers, and drives design improvements, reuse, cost reduction, and development speed.