Top Engineering Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Develop and test flight software for spacecraft computers, integrate GNC algorithms, maintain command telemetry databases, and build simulators, device drivers, and communications libraries. The role includes spacecraft command scripting, ground-software collaboration, code reviews, and flight-software architecture work. Candidates need low-level firmware and safety-critical systems experience, embedded RTOS knowledge, C/C++ proficiency, and familiarity with hardware and networking protocols. This is an onsite position near Denver or Long Beach and requires the ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Develop and test low-level flight software for spacecraft computers, integrate GNC algorithms, maintain command and telemetry databases, support spacecraft command sequencing, build subsystem simulators, and create device drivers and communications libraries. The role requires embedded RTOS, safety-critical systems, hardware protocols, C/C++, Python, and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance. This is an onsite position near Denver or Long Beach.

Develop high-fidelity spacecraft simulation software in modern C++ and Python. Build multi-physics models covering spacecraft dynamics, thermal systems, attitude control, propulsion, power, sensors, and actuators. Implement solver architectures and time-stepping algorithms for real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation, maintain multi-language APIs, collaborate with engineering teams, and participate in code reviews and planning.

Develop and enhance high-fidelity, multi-physics spacecraft simulation software covering dynamics, thermal systems, propulsion, power, sensors, and actuators. Design performant C++ and Python APIs, numerical solvers, integration schemes, and coupled-physics algorithms. Lead architectural decisions, verification and validation, documentation, code reviews, technical planning, and mentoring while collaborating with mission planning, GNC, and systems engineering teams.

Own the architecture and technical direction of spacecraft flight software, leading safety-critical embedded development, GNC integration, device drivers, communications libraries, simulation environments, and command telemetry systems. Establish engineering standards, guide verification and validation, support ground-system interfaces, and provide technical leadership across design reviews and multidisciplinary programs. The role requires deep real-time embedded, firmware, and low-level software expertise for delivered space or safety-critical missions.

Develop and test flight software for spacecraft, including onboard computers, GNC algorithm integration, command and telemetry systems, spacecraft sequencing, subsystem simulators, device drivers, and communications libraries. Collaborate with ground software teams across spacecraft design, manufacturing, integration, and flight operations. The role requires low-level firmware, embedded RTOS, safety-critical systems, C/C++, Python, and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Leads flight software design, development, integration, testing, and architecture for spacecraft computers. Responsibilities include integrating GNC algorithms, maintaining command and telemetry databases, developing simulators, device drivers, communication libraries, and command sequencing, while collaborating with ground software teams, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical trade studies.

Paid, full-time 11-week software engineering internship supporting Spectrum’s mobile technology teams. The intern will use AI to write and troubleshoot code, develop clean and tested software, diagnose complex issues, implement requirements through Agile practices, and collaborate with product and technology teams. The role includes professional development, mentorship, networking, and team projects.

Paid, full-time software engineering internship developing tools that improve network operations and customer experience. Interns translate ideas into functional software for Access Operations and collaborate with department teams while participating in mentorship, professional development, networking, community service, and presentations. Candidates must be rising seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical and avionic systems (CD&H, power, control, EWIS). Perform tests and simulations, validate performance, document results, troubleshoot, and provide advanced technical support. Mentor junior engineers, act as technical lead on specialized projects, participate in system integration, V&V, requirements management, and trade studies to guide subsystem architecture decisions.

Lead PCIe subsystem bring-up, characterization, debugging, validation, compliance, and interoperability testing for SSD controller SoCs. Develop hardware and system specifications, create validation automation and tests, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with architecture, verification, firmware, product engineering, and external IP teams. The role also emphasizes AI-enabled software development, including LLMs, agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation, responsible AI, and automation.

Design and build scalable frontend and backend features for route planning, routing, navigation, and route execution products. Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to improve planner efficiency, leverage AI appropriately, and promote technical excellence. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to team growth, engage with customers, and help scale products across industries and customer verticals.

Lead satellite systems engineering and on-orbit operations for WGS MILSATCOM satellites. Advise customers on satellite and ground command-and-control operations, manage technical meetings and engineering changes, test ground software and databases, maintain and validate operational procedures, conduct simulations and spacecraft performance analysis, investigate anomalies, and support engineering teams. Requires active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, a technical bachelor’s degree, and willingness to relocate to Schriever, Colorado.

Develop and test Java-based C2BMC missile defense applications across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include architecture and requirements development, design artifacts, coding, reviews, integration and testing, agile execution, issue resolution, and performance optimization. The role also involves collaborating with industry partners, documenting test activities, deploying integration processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Work is fully onsite in Colorado Springs or Huntsville and requires an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Leads the architecture and delivery of complex software-intensive systems across cloud platforms, distributed systems, AI-enabled products, mission software, and operational environments. Defines system boundaries, interfaces, integration strategies, and technical direction across teams; drives trade studies, risk mitigation, validation, operational readiness, and customer adoption. Partners with product and engineering leaders, influences without direct authority, improves technical standards, and mentors senior technical leaders while applying AI to accelerate systems engineering.

Build, optimize, and maintain software systems using AI while collaborating across disciplines on healthcare technology. Develop distributed, event-driven systems, learn new languages and frameworks, and protect user privacy through data security and HIPAA-compliant practices. The role works with AWS, Kubernetes, and large-scale medical datasets in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Provides systems engineering leadership for spacecraft and mission programs, managing requirements development, allocation, traceability, verification, validation, and change management across the program lifecycle. Uses MBSE and requirements database tools, supports major design reviews and integration activities, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages risks and opportunities, presents to customers and leadership, and mentors other systems engineers. The role is performed onsite five days per week and may involve laboratory, production, cleanroom, or outdoor environments.

Leads project engineering activities for space communications subsystems, including cost and schedule projections, execution oversight, vendor performance, proposal support, technical trades, documentation, and customer presentations. Collaborates with program managers, systems engineers, supply chain teams, vendors, and customers to deliver conforming hardware and meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives across civil and defense space programs.

Design, model, and produce spacecraft multi-layer insulation (MLI) including IMLI and MFI. Create 3D models, 2D detail drawings and flat patterns, support fabrication and installation, perform minor thermal analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Designs, documents, tests, secures, and transitions global CAN/LAN and WAN network infrastructure. Responsibilities include network hardware configuration, routing and switching implementation, maintenance planning, troubleshooting support, DISA STIG compliance, ATO acquisition, technical documentation, and supervision of network support specialists. The role also supports production network operations and modernization across a mission-focused government enterprise.

Lead and support assembly, integration, and test (AIT) of in-space propulsion systems with emphasis on pressurized fluid systems. Generate and execute test procedures, develop assembly/integration flow plans, manage resources and GSE, troubleshoot spaceflight hardware, and support propulsion during launch and commissioning campaigns while working on multidisciplinary teams.

Lead and support systems engineering activities across spacecraft missions, segments, elements, and subsystems. Develop, allocate, trace, verify, and manage requirements throughout the program lifecycle using MBSE and requirements database tools. Coordinate verification with integration and test teams, support technical gate reviews and risk processes, interface with customers and engineering leadership, present technical information, and mentor systems engineers. The role is on-site five days weekly and requires eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain applicable Top Secret/SCI access.

Provides engineering leadership for space-based EO/IR payload architectures supporting civil, military, and national space missions. Leads architecture design, modeling, simulation, requirements definition, performance assessment, risk mitigation, design reviews, audits, integration and testing. Supports customer engagement, proposals, technology roadmaps, cost and schedule estimation, and new business development. Mentors engineering staff and guides payload solutions across systems, mission, ground, and spacecraft architectures.

Leads RF payload architecture and systems engineering for military and national space programs. Responsibilities include architecture design, modeling, simulation, requirements development, performance verification, risk assessment, design reviews, program execution, new business proposals, technology roadmaps, cost and schedule estimation, and customer briefings. Provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, supports integration and test, and guides payload solutions across mission, ground, and space architectures.

Lead design and scale of Python-based UI/API/embedded automation frameworks with CI/CD integration for video/OTT testing. Build lab governance, deploy field-level network emulation, triage complex production defects, drive release readiness, adopt AI-driven testing and virtualization, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and vendors to optimize lab capacity and reliability.