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Manager Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

GNC Engineer III

Denver, CO · On-site

$115K - $190K/yr

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline * Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development

GNC Engineer II

Denver, CO · On-site

$90K - $155K/yr

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline * Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development

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How much do manager aerospace engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager aerospace engineer in Colorado is $55.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.80 and $66.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Aerospace Engineer vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectManager Aerospace EngineerAerospace Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering; often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, manages projects, coordinates with departmentsDesigns, develops, tests aerospace systems and components
ResponsibilitiesTeam management, project oversight, strategic planningTechnical design, analysis, testing of aerospace products

The main difference is that a Manager Aerospace Engineer oversees teams and projects, focusing on leadership and management, while an Aerospace Engineer concentrates on technical design and development. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but their responsibilities differ significantly in scope and focus.

What does a manager aerospace engineer do?

A manager aerospace engineer oversees engineering teams involved in the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and spacecraft. They coordinate project schedules, ensure compliance with safety and industry standards, and utilize technical skills along with leadership abilities to meet organizational goals.
What are the most commonly searched types of Aerospace Engineer jobs in Colorado? The most popular types of Aerospace Engineer jobs in Colorado are:

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Qualifications:Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer providing technical oversight and direction to manage in the design, development, and implementation of aerospace programs or reentry system programs in order to devise effective solutions that solve program constraints.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:
Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics;
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Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.)
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