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Ballistic Engineer Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO (NOW HIRING)

System Engineer, Senior

Littleton, CO

$106K - $145K/yr

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to ... As a Systems Engineer, Senior member of the SEIT Interfaces team, you will: Work as liaison between ...

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to ... As a Systems Engineer, you will: • Develop subsystem requirements documentation • Develop CAMEO ...

System Engineer, Senior

Littleton, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to ... As a Systems Engineer, Senior member of the SEIT Interfaces team, you will: • Work as liaison ...

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How much do ballistic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in Highlands Ranch, CO is $111,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,800.00 and $139,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Infographic showing various Ballistic Engineer job openings in Highlands Ranch, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,664 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

$106K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
Lockheed Martin (LM) is looking for an resourceful Systems Engineer, Senior to become a member of the Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT).
As a Systems Engineer, Senior member of the SEIT Interfaces team, you will:
Work as liaison between a diverse array of teams from several technical disciplines both within and outside of Lockheed Martin.
Facilitate and coordinate technical discussions regarding translation of the system requirements and architecture into a set of agreements on critical design parameters for each party to meet in order to fulfill customer needs.
Evaluate, communicate, document, and maintain the agreed upon design solution between teams.
Focus on the physical interfaces (mechanical fit, compatibility, and dynamic interoperability of physical systems) between systems and subsystems in a highly complex system-of- systems environment.
Work both independently and as part of an integrated team to execute detailed action plans to accomplish major efforts involving multiple teams.
The successful Candidate will:
Meet each of the Basic Qualifications
Have 3+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's (related Internships/Coops may be considered)
Hold an Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Have the ability to work On-Site at our Littleton, CO campus Full-Time

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912