Drone Jobs in Colorado
Colorado’s strong aerospace sector and dramatic terrain make it a distinctive drone market, spanning engineering, survey and environmental work. The listings below cover Colorado employers hiring now.
- Roles open
- 32
Sales Engineer
Sr Systems Engineer
Program Manager II
Lead Test Operator (Friday-Sunday)
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Researcher (Scientist/Engineer III)
Sr Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Project Engineer II
Test Engineer II
Mission System Operator Lead (Deployable)
Field Service Technician IV (Deployable)
Engineering Manager I
Hardware Platform Technical Leader
Director, US Operations
Sales Engineer II - Dedrone
Direct Action EOD Subject Matter Expert
Assembly Technician (Friday-Sunday)
Assembly Technician (Monday-Thursday)
Test Engineer III
Test Engineer II
Colorado pairs a well-established aerospace industry with terrain that makes drones genuinely valuable — mountains, forests and open land where aerial data beats ground survey. Commercial piloting requires an FAA Part 107 certificate, with demand in surveying and mapping, environmental and wildfire monitoring, mining and infrastructure inspection, and agriculture. The state’s geography makes mapping and inspection work especially active.
On the technical side, Colorado’s aerospace and defence presence supports drone engineering and systems roles, giving the state a healthy mix of piloting and technical opportunities. Its research institutions and growing tech scene add further demand.
Explore related categories — drone pilot jobs and drone engineer jobs — or see all drone jobs in the US.
Questions, answered
- Do I need a Part 107 licence for drone jobs in Colorado?
- Yes, for commercial piloting. Engineering and systems roles do not require it.
- What are the main drone industries in Colorado?
- Surveying and mapping, environmental and wildfire monitoring, mining and infrastructure inspection, agriculture, and aerospace-backed engineering.
- Why is Colorado’s terrain good for drone work?
- Its mountains, forests and open land make aerial mapping, inspection and monitoring more efficient than ground-based survey, driving demand.
- Does Colorado have aerospace drone jobs?
- Yes. The state’s established aerospace and defence sector supports drone engineering and systems roles.