Tech Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado Springs draws tech talent with a blend of affordable living, strong defense ties, and a growing startup scene. The city sits near major military installations—Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force Academy—creating demand for software, cybersecurity, and simulation engineers who can work in secure, high‑impact environments.

Key employers include Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Viasat, all offering roles from embedded systems and AI research to cloud infrastructure and data analytics. In addition, emerging fintech and green‑energy firms in Downtown and Northgate are hiring full‑stack developers, UX designers, and DevOps specialists.

While the cost of living in Colorado Springs remains below Denver’s—median home price around $350,000, median rent $1,400, and a cost index of 95—housing demand is increasing. Salary transparency lets candidates evaluate whether a $95,000 offer can cover utilities, transportation, and a family budget, making it a critical tool for career decisions in this fast‑growing market.

Channel Sales Support Engineer - IP Video (Northwest / Southwest)

Company: Motorola Solutions

Location: Colorado, CO

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Channel Presales Support Engineer PSE for the Northwest Southwest Territory. The PSE will support partnerships with Security and IT Integrators, Building Automation dealers, and A&E Firms on client opportunities. Responsibilities include supporting new customer relationships, helping achieve sales profitability and customer recruitment objectives, codeveloping materials and conducting training for company products, proactively driving the technology phase of the sales process, supporting third-party technology integration partners, codeveloping presentation material, driving proof of concept and registered projects, liaising between helpdesk, sales, and the channel, providing technical support at trade shows, and traveling to trade shows, conferences, and client locations. Qualifications include 3+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or Solutions Architecture, a Bachelor's Degree preferred, proficient knowledge of security and/or building automation products, familiarity with cloud-based enterprise systems, IoT, and Machine Learning, experience with supporting enterprise solutions, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the designated region. The target base salary range is $50,700 - $110,400 USD.

Sr. IT Manager - Middleware Application Administration

Company: EchoStar

Location: Colorado, CO

Posted Jan 25, 2025

EchoStar is hiring a Senior Manager for operational support, focusing on middleware technologies and site reliability engineering. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in technologies like webMethods, GemFire, Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTPD, and Kafka, along with a strong background in site reliability engineering. Key responsibilities include leading the operational support team, managing middleware technologies, enhancing system reliability, collaborating with other teams, and driving continuous improvement. The role requires strategic thinking, effective leadership, and hands-on technical proficiency. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Colorado Springs?
<p>Software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, DevOps engineers, network architects, embedded systems developers, AI/ML researchers, and UX/UI designers are in high demand across defense, aerospace, fintech, and green‑energy sectors.</p>
Are tech jobs in Colorado Springs remote or on‑site?
<p>About 60% of positions offer hybrid schedules, 30% allow full remote work, and 10% require onsite presence—often for security‑clearance roles with defense contractors.</p>
Who are the major tech employers in Colorado Springs?
<p>Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, Viasat, United States Air Force, and Colorado Springs Utilities dominate hiring, with a growing list of startups in Downtown and Northgate.</p>
What are salary expectations for tech workers in Colorado Springs?
<p>Typical tech salaries range from $85k to $120k for software engineers, $90k to $130k for data scientists, and $80k to $110k for cybersecurity roles. Top defense jobs can exceed $130k, and the average tech salary sits near $100k.</p>
How can I relocate to Colorado Springs for a tech job?
<p>Research neighborhoods like Downtown, Northgate, and Broadmoor; evaluate commute times and public transit. Attend local meetups (Colorado Springs Tech Meetup), network via LinkedIn groups, and use cost‑of‑living calculators to budget housing, utilities, and transportation before signing an offer.</p>

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