Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Leads sensor, optical systems, materials science, and nonlinear optics efforts across R&D and production programs. Responsibilities include GmAPD detector calibration and testing, optical coating and radiation-hardening development, sensor concept development, materials analysis, prototyping, technical roadmaps, proposal support, customer interaction, and technical leadership. The role requires collaboration across engineering and business organizations and work in office, laboratory, production, and cleanroom environments.

Leads enterprise strategy and operational execution across aerospace, defense, AI, hardware, software, and international growth. Responsibilities include strategic planning, portfolio tradeoff analysis, market sizing, competitive analysis, financial modeling, capital allocation, business case development, KPI tracking, performance reviews, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional execution. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders and translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.

Leads software systems engineering for SATCOM mission planning supporting military NC3 networks. Responsibilities include requirements, architecture, API and backend development, user interface implementation, integration, testing, deployment, code reviews, security, performance improvements, mentoring, and Agile DevSecOps delivery. The role requires onsite work in Colorado Springs, active U.S. Secret clearance, U.S. Person status, and up to 10% travel.

Supports employee learning and development programs, including training content, compliance training, manager development, scheduling, facilitation, records, and effectiveness evaluation. Owns operational coordination of new-hire onboarding from pre-boarding through the first day, partnering with People Operations, hiring managers, IT, Security, Facilities, and presenters. Tracks readiness, manages communications and logistics, supports HRIS activities, identifies process gaps, and recommends improvements to onboarding and learning experiences.

Leads multiple software engineering teams developing mission-critical aerospace and defense software. Responsibilities include people management, software lifecycle oversight, Agile and DevOps process implementation, CI/CD and version control governance, compliance with aerospace quality standards, budget and resource management, cybersecurity integration, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. The role requires mentoring engineers, ensuring secure and reliable delivery, and maintaining U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Manages enterprise Windows endpoints, including monthly OS patching, software deployment, Group Policy, and advanced PowerShell automation through MECM. Resolves complex desktop escalations, analyzes logs, improves hardware reliability, and supports proactive troubleshooting with AI tools. The role also coordinates CAB meetings, mentors support staff, documents technical solutions, and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams on endpoint administration and cloud co-management.

Supports functional-unit projects through research, data entry, administrative work, content creation, data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration. Works under close supervision with detailed instructions, handles confidential information discreetly, learns company policies and procedures, and presents internship project outcomes and lessons learned. The role may provide a pathway to future employment and potential security-clearance processing for classified national security work.

Leads systems engineering execution for satellite command-and-control ground systems supporting national defense missions. Owns requirements, verification and validation, system architecture, space-to-ground interfaces, integration, testing, operational readiness, risk mitigation, and sustainment. Coordinates cross-functional teams, mission operations, government stakeholders, and technical review boards while applying MBSE and requirements management processes. The role requires extensive lifecycle leadership of classified aerospace ground systems and eligibility for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP clearance.

Leads the optics department and owns the optical performance roadmap for current and future augmented reality systems. Responsibilities include team growth, optical architecture reviews, trade studies, metrology standards, design governance, supplier escalation, program execution, production transition, customer integration, and cross-functional alignment. The role establishes scalable processes, manages optical risks, supports defense and government programs, and partners with the Principal Optical Engineer to balance organizational leadership with technical execution.

Provides technical leadership for advanced radar system development, technology roadmaps, capture strategies, customer engagement, IRAD efforts, intellectual property protection, and cross-divisional technical challenges. The role requires deep expertise in systems engineering, radar architecture, RF design, DSP, modeling, simulation, and product development. It also involves mentoring technical talent, presenting to executives and industry audiences, establishing external partnerships, and supporting business development. Significant travel of up to 30% is required.