Lockheed Martin Expands in Denver: 1,250 New Aerospace Jobs & Relocation Guide
Bryan Messick
Published October 9, 2026
By Bryan Messick, Employing Broker, REALTOR®•October 9, 2026• Relocation Spotlight
Lockheed Martin Space has officially announced an expansion in Colorado, bringing 1,250 new high-paying jobs across Douglas and Jefferson counties over the coming years. Roles span cybersecurity engineering, software engineering, space systems technicians, systems architects, and administrative services.
Colorado's Aerospace Boom & Lockheed Martin's Footprint
Colorado commands the nation's second-largest aerospace economy, home to over 12,000 Lockheed Martin employees, NASA's Orion lunar spacecraft program, and major defense contractors including Sierra Space, Ball Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
Whether you are transferring internally from another Lockheed Martin location (like Fort Worth, Sunnyvale, or Orlando) or joining as a new hire, finding the right neighborhood depends heavily on which campus you will report to, commute tolerance, school district preferences, and desired home style.
1. Waterton Canyon Campus (Jefferson County / Littleton)
1,2500 Hwy 121, Littleton, CO 80125 • ~800 New Jobs
Tucked directly against the Chatfield Reservoir and South Platte Canyon foothills, the flagship Waterton facility is where Orion, Deep Space Exploration, and classified defense programs are engineered and built. Employees here enjoy world-class mountain biking, hiking at Waterton Canyon, and boating at Chatfield State Park right out their back door.
Top Nearby Neighborhoods & Drive Times
Closest possible commute. New construction homes, master-planned amenities, trails, red rock views.
Established foothills community with private equestrian center, 30+ miles of private trails, top JeffCo schools.
Quiet subdivisions tucked near Chatfield, excellent ranch and two-story single-family options.
Douglas County School District, 4 recreation centers, extensive parks and trail networks.
2. Lone Tree / RidgeGate Campus (Douglas County)
Lone Tree, CO 80124 • ~450 New Jobs • +190k sq. ft.
Located in northern Douglas County near I-25 and E-470, the Lone Tree facility provides rapid Light Rail access into downtown Denver and Denver Tech Center (DTC). This campus focuses heavily on commercial communications satellites, ground architecture, and software engineering.
Top Nearby Neighborhoods & Drive Times
Walkable urban-suburban mix, luxury single-family homes, low-maintenance townhomes near Schwab and Sky Ridge Medical Center.
Gated resort-style living, top-rated schools, quick commute west or north into DTC.
Ponderosa pine settings, golf course homes, larger lot sizes just south on I-25.
Hometown feel, equestrian properties, highly rated Douglas County schools, diverse price points.
Key Housing & Relocation Factors for Lockheed Transfers
Waterton employees generally choose between Jefferson County Public Schools (Ken Caryl, Columbine, Chatfield feeder areas) and Douglas County School District (Highlands Ranch, Sterling Ranch). Both offer top-tier STEM programs, International Baccalaureate (IB), and championship athletics.
If moving from California, Texas, or Florida, note that over 90% of single-family homes in Littleton and Highlands Ranch feature full or walk-out basements. Radon mitigation systems are standard and easily inspected during due diligence.
Lockheed Martin corporate relocation packages often include home purchase assistance and temporary living allowances. If you need to unlock equity in your current home before closing in Denver, our Trade-In & Buy-Before-You-Sell programs allow you to make cash-backed, non-contingent offers.
Specialty Home Searches Near Lockheed Martin Campuses
Lockheed Martin families frequently request specific property features. Use these curated search channels to find matching inventory live in the REcolorado MLS:
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