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Colorado has the second-largest aerospace workforce in the US, anchored by Lockheed Martin, ULA, and Ball Aerospace along the Front Range.
GPS III, Orion spacecraft, Mars missions: largest space employer in Colorado
Vulcan Centaur rocket development and operations
Space instruments, smallsats, and optical systems
| Company | Focus Area | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Space | GPS III, Orion, Mars helicopters | View profile |
| United Launch Alliance | Vulcan Centaur, Atlas V, Delta IV | View profile |
| Ball Aerospace | Instruments, CubeSats, optical systems | View profile |
| Sierra Space | Dream Chaser spaceplane | View profile |
| Maxar Technologies | Earth imagery, satellite buses | View profile |
| York Space Systems | Standard satellite bus manufacturing | View profile |
Denver has 60+ space and aerospace companies, ranging from major defense primes to innovative startups.
The average aerospace salary in Denver is approximately $120,000. Top roles include Systems Engineer, Satellite Integration Specialist, Propulsion Engineer.
Key facilities include Lockheed Martin Space (Littleton), United Launch Alliance (Centennial), Ball Aerospace (Boulder). Denver is a major hub for commercial space operations.
There are currently 5,000+ open positions in the Denver area. Top roles include Systems Engineer, Satellite Integration Specialist, Propulsion Engineer, Software Developer, Test Engineer.
Colorado has the second-largest aerospace workforce in the US after California. Lockheed Martin's largest space facility is in Littleton, where it builds GPS, Orion, and Mars missions.
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