Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Own end-to-end execution of complex spacecraft payload development and integration programs, from requirements through deployment. Coordinate engineering, systems, software, manufacturing, test, security, launch, and mission operations teams. Manage schedules, dependencies, risks, interfaces, tradeoffs, testing, program metrics, and stakeholder communications while ensuring delivery of mission-critical aerospace systems in a classified national security environment.

Design, analyze, build, and test propulsion systems for advanced satellites and missile defense vehicles from concept through flight. Lead propulsion development and ground test campaigns, review models and drawings, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, optimize system performance and manufacturability, and mentor engineers. The role requires expertise in rocket engines, valves, fluid systems, pressurization, propulsion testing, and vehicle-level checkouts, with occasional vendor and factory travel.

Design, analyze, build, and test propulsion systems for advanced spacecraft from concept through flight. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, review models and drawings, lead multidisciplinary design validation, support propulsion testing and vehicle checkouts, and present technical content to customers. The role requires extensive launch or space vehicle experience, fluid system expertise, and the ability to lead complex propulsion development in a fast-paced environment.

Leads systems engineering for complex spacecraft and mission systems across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements derivation and traceability, system architecture, concept of operations, integration, verification and validation, milestone reviews, technical risk mitigation, performance tracking, and configuration management. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, ensures compliance with technical processes, mentors engineers, and communicates system objectives and progress to stakeholders.

Leads technical projects supporting System Integration Laboratory and FlatSat environments. Oversees lab design, facility modifications, hardware/software integration, configuration control, testing, sustainment, and operational readiness. Coordinates cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams while managing cost, schedule, risks, and technical evaluations. Develops estimates and supplier work statements, mentors junior personnel, resolves integration issues, and drives standardization and continuous improvement across shared laboratory resources.

Leads enterprise-wide HR operations strategy, service delivery, HRIS, payroll, benefits, compliance, transformation, global process standardization, vendor governance, budgets, analytics, and executive reporting. Oversees subordinate managers and cross-functional teams through complex organizational change while advising executives, board members, and external partners. Drives operational efficiency, employee experience, cost reduction, and measurable business value across multiple geographies.

Leads the Mission Assurance team and integrates quality, reliability, safety, parts, materials, contamination control, and risk management across space and defense programs. Oversees anomaly and failure reviews, requirements verification, mission assurance plans, technical reviews, customer interfaces, budgets, schedules, metrics, and process improvement. Partners with program management, systems engineering, integration and test, customers, and technical specialists to balance mission risks against cost and schedule.

Leads manufacturing-related defense projects or small programs, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, technical requirements, staffing, risks, earned value, subcontractors, customer relationships, compliance, and change proposals. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, resolves issues, monitors performance, supports proposal activities, and ensures successful program execution in an on-site environment.

Leads configuration, support, maintenance, and modernization of secure Cisco LAN and wireless infrastructure. Maintains network compliance documentation, inventories, configuration baselines, physical IDF environments, and installation standards. Handles incidents and service requests, develops project cost estimates, coordinates vendors and contractors, and supports network design, implementation, and rollout. Provides technical leadership to small project teams while troubleshooting enterprise networking environments.

Manages import and export compliance, customs classification, trade documentation, tariff and regulatory analysis, logistics performance data, and landed-cost optimization. Coordinates with freight forwarders, customs brokers, sourcing, procurement, legal, and finance teams to resolve delays and mitigate international supply chain risks. Maintains standard operating procedures, prepares audit materials, monitors regulatory changes, and supports process improvement initiatives.

Leads a team of Program Managers focused on improving customer and agent experiences. The role identifies process gaps, tool limitations, usability issues, and operational friction through root cause analysis and impact modeling. It partners with IT and CXO leadership to prioritize technical enhancements, optimize workflows using AI and automation, manage operational efficiency objectives, and communicate strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Lead strategy and execution of mass-reach and consideration media to acquire subscribers across linear TV, CTV/OTT, audio, and OOH. Manage multi-channel budgets, upfront buying, network partnerships, programmatic investments, creative testing, and tracking/incrementality frameworks to meet CPA and LTV goals while partnering with analytics for measurement and optimization.

Perform enterprise cyber risk assessments, software scans, third-party risk reviews, access reviews, governance, audit management, and regulatory compliance activities. Develop security standards and procedures, report cyber risk posture and trends, recommend mitigation actions, and engage stakeholders across technical and business teams. The role requires managing risk programs, communicating findings to leadership, and improving security control effectiveness through automation and pragmatic compliance solutions.

Provides first-line remote and on-site technical support for employees, resolving service desk tickets, endpoint, account, connectivity, collaboration, and workplace technology issues. Supports Windows, macOS, Google Workspace, ChromeOS, Active Directory, and hardware; manages incidents according to SLAs, documents solutions, escalates complex issues, maintains asset records, and follows security procedures. The role also contributes to knowledge articles, problem management, incident response, deployments, and continuous service improvement.

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.

Supports WGS ground satellite configuration and control modernization across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include hardware baseline analysis, rack installation and deployment, requirements derivation and traceability, mission-thread management, cabling, parts ordering, infrastructure interfaces, system integration, sustainment, technical documentation, and risk management. The role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs and requires eligibility for a U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. person status.

Develop and maintain internal full-stack applications using C#/Blazor or Python. Build CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation with GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory, and SonarQube. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve software delivery, code quality, security, compliance, and operational visibility. Implement scalable enterprise solutions, infrastructure as code, secure development practices, and DevSecOps workflows.

Lead finance partnership for aerospace and defense business lines, overseeing program finance, FP&A, EAC/ETC forecasting, EVM, long-range planning, pricing, contract economics, and capital planning. Build program-level reporting and financial systems, ensure GAAP/FAR/CAS compliance, and advise executive and engineering leadership. Recruit and lead a high-performing finance organization supporting propulsion program development, production ramp-up, and operational scale.