Top Aerospace Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Leads HR financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, ROI and financial modeling. Manages purchase orders, invoices, GL allocations, contracts, and spend governance while partnering with HR, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Legal, and FP&A. Prepares executive presentations, evaluates workforce and vendor investments, conducts post-implementation ROI reviews, and uses spreadsheet automation and AI tools to improve analytical workflows.

Lead the strategy, design, launch, and post-launch operations of EchoStar’s new retail wireless business. Drive cross-functional alignment across product, IT, finance, legal, care, and marketing; manage complex technical workstreams; establish operational workflows; oversee executive reporting; and lead business analysts. The role requires financial modeling, enterprise program and release management, process visualization, OKR tracking, and AI-enabled analytical automation.

Administers classified Windows and Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, identities, access controls, patches, configurations, assets, backups, and disaster recovery. Maintains RMF compliance and Authorization to Operate posture by collecting evidence, remediating findings, applying security baselines, and documenting procedures. Provides hands-on troubleshooting and customer support in SCIFs, coordinates with government security and assessment teams, and participates in on-call coverage for mission-critical space systems.

Embed with test operations to develop and enforce safety procedures and hazard analyses for propulsion, fluids, mechanical, and high-energy tests. Serve as on-site safety authority, conduct test readiness reviews, oversee hazardous material handling and compliance (DOT, EPA, OSHA), lead incident investigations, manage emergency response planning, provide safety training, perform exposure monitoring and audits, and interface with regulatory and range safety authorities.

Own and grow U.S. Government business for space propulsion and systems, focusing on Space Force and national security customers. Build relationships, identify opportunities, lead capture strategies, support proposals, conduct competitive assessments, and develop pursuit plans. Represent the company at government and industry events, maintain CRM records, and collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, contracts, and program teams. Requires substantial travel and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

Drive solid rocket motor bookings growth against executive-set financial targets. Develop a multi-year portfolio growth strategy, build a robust sales pipeline, create risk-adjusted and unfactored forecasts exceeding 300% of forward two-year revenue targets, and collaborate across product portfolios through business reviews and internal alignment activities.

Leads mechanical integration of weapons and payloads onto aircraft, including weapons bays, external pylons, fittings, suspension and release fixtures. Collaborates with aircraft design and analysis teams, supports design reviews, and contributes to ground and flight testing. Serves as the subject-matter expert for physical weapons integration on the X-BAT platform.

Leads end-to-end technology implementations, platform migrations, system integrations, and enterprise transformation programs. Coordinates engineering, infrastructure, data, testing, vendors, and business stakeholders across multiple workstreams. Owns schedules, RAID logs, dependencies, governance, risk escalation, budget tracking, testing, cutover, go-live, stabilization, change management, and adoption planning. The role drives delivery and accountability without serving as the hands-on technical authority.

Leads the enterprise IT PMO strategy, governance, portfolio management, delivery standards, budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and executive reporting. Oversees large-scale technology programs across ERP, applications, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, AI, and transformation. Builds and manages PMO teams, governs vendors and investment portfolios, improves delivery maturity, and ensures programs achieve business, security, compliance, and financial outcomes.

Leads the architecture and delivery of complex software-intensive systems across cloud platforms, distributed systems, AI-enabled products, and mission environments. Defines system boundaries, interfaces, integration strategies, technical direction, and validation approaches across multiple engineering teams. Performs architecture trade studies, manages risks, partners with product and engineering leaders, influences through technical expertise, and improves engineering practices. The role also mentors senior technical leaders and advances AI-enabled systems engineering practices.

Leads strategy, roadmap, development, launch, and ongoing support for direct and rapid access products serving defense and intelligence customers. Translates customer and market needs into technical requirements, coordinates engineering and cross-functional delivery, develops business cases and pricing strategies, establishes KPIs, and supports go-to-market execution. Requires managing complex technical initiatives, customer partnerships, budgets, risks, and product adoption.

Lead technical development of advanced radar and sensor systems, establish technology roadmaps, guide IRAD efforts, and solve complex engineering challenges. Develop capture strategies, engage customers, build external partnerships, protect intellectual property, and represent capabilities through publications and presentations. Mentor engineering talent and provide technical leadership across programs, bids, and divisions. Significant travel of up to 30% is required.

Supports senior engineers with analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, and environmental systems. Collects and analyzes engineering data, resolves routine technical problems, prepares technical documentation and reports, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. Communicates technical concepts clearly while following guidance, meeting deadlines, and contributing to aerospace and national-security projects.

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern supporting the design and analysis of spacecraft, instruments, mechanisms, RF electronics, and mechanical ground support equipment. Responsibilities may include CAD design, engineering analysis, hardware testing, mechanical developmental testing, laboratory research, and data analysis. The intern will collaborate with experienced engineers, apply university knowledge to mechanical problems, and work in office, laboratory, production, cleanroom, and research environments.

Supports quality engineering activities throughout spacecraft and payload programs, including design reviews, testing, configuration audits, nonconformance resolution, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and verification activities. Reviews engineering and manufacturing documentation, participates in cleanroom and production-floor operations, and collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, testing, customers, and suppliers. The role is fully on-site and may require after-hours, weekend, or nighttime support.

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern supporting the design and analysis of spacecraft, instruments, mechanisms, RF electronics, and mechanical ground support equipment. Responsibilities include CAD design, mechanical testing, hardware analysis, laboratory research, and data analysis while collaborating with experienced engineers in office, laboratory, production, and cleanroom environments.

Supports configuration management across the ATARS product lifecycle by administering configuration and engineering review boards, processing engineering changes, managing baselines, drawings, technical data releases, and PLM workflows. Tracks CM metrics, supports program reviews, audits, customer deliverables, document control, and data management while collaborating with engineering, quality, production, program leadership, and customers.

Own product and feature launches, positioning, messaging, go-to-market plans, sales enablement, and technical content. Develop collateral, case studies, thought leadership, vertical-specific messaging, and customer proof points for technical and executive audiences. Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, and design teams while tracking launch adoption, share of voice, and pipeline impact.