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Electrical Systems Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

$111K - $144K/yr

Loft Orbital is looking for a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and mission-level systems thinking. If you love owning the "big picture" of how power ...

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each ...

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How much do electrical systems jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical systems in Colorado is $103,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electrical Systems vs Electrical Technicians?

AspectElectrical SystemsElectrical Technicians
CertificationsTypically require electrical engineering degrees or specialized certificationsOften hold electrician licenses or technical certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, analyze, and oversee electrical system installations in various industriesInstall, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
Industry UsageUsed in engineering, design, and project management rolesFound in maintenance, troubleshooting, and field service roles

Electrical Systems professionals focus on designing and analyzing electrical systems, often requiring engineering credentials. Electrical Technicians handle installation and repair tasks, typically with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the electrical industry but serve different functions within projects and maintenance.

Infographic showing various Electrical Systems job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,394 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Electrical Systems Engineer

Littleton, CO • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$106K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 400 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Standard Job Description Position details: Location: Littleton, CO or Houston, TX Work Schedule: 9x80 Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position) 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, in-vest, 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 work-force 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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to manage electrical design in Orion Test Laboratories (OTL).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop detailed electrical wiring schematics for data and power distribution layouts for Orion software/Hardware Test laboratories (ITL, VTB1/HOTH, VTB2/SSDL, CADE) Collaborate with subsystem engineers to define data, electrical loads, routing, and interface requirements. Management of lab test products drawings, procurements, procedures and certifications Artemis III and future mission support of ITL requirements, design, and certifications Standard Job Description: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Basic Qualifications Electrical design work experience (e.g., harnesses, cables, electronic boxes, electrical systems) Fluency in ECAD applications and modeling tools (e.g., ZukenE3) Experience in anomaly troubleshooting and problem resolution US citizenship is required for this role Desired Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent engineering work experience Familiarity with Orion spacecraft architecture, subsystems and Orion Flight Hardware architecture Familiarity with Space programs, flight specifications, and/or COTS electronic equipment Harness Electrical design experience Experience in integrated avionics and software test environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve Mechanical interconnect experience Voltage Drop Analysis experience Product Lifecycle ownership/management Pay Information GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States

Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $106600.00 - $198000.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$95900.00 - $178100.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$85300.00 - $158300.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$76700.00 - $142500.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people

Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays

PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.


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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