Colorado (CO)

Veteran Jobs in Colorado

Colorado Springs is a hub for Space Force and cyber roles.

Veteran population
395,000+
Median salary
$70,000
Major bases
4

Top hiring industries

Space & DefenseAerospaceCybersecurity

Top veteran employers

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Ball Aerospace
  • Raytheon

Nearby military bases

  • Fort Carson
  • Peterson SFB
  • Buckley SFB
  • USAFA

Getting hired in Colorado

Colorado's civilian job market rewards veterans who can clearly translate military experience into industry keywords. Use VetResumeAI to convert your MOS, AFSC, or Rating into the language Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman scan for in ATS.

Combine your resume with our ATS scanner, tailor it with our MOS translator, and prep with the Interview Coach for space & defense interviews.