Fluids Engineer, Test & Launch — Remote

Leapspace; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

401(k)

Growth stipend

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Life and disability

Job summary

LEAP is seeking a Fluids Engineer – Test & Launch in Colorado to design, analyze, and commission cryogenic and high‑energy fluid systems for rocket engine testing and launch operations. You will develop ground infrastructure, piping, instrumentation, and control architectures for safe, repeatable operations.

Qualified candidates have 5–10+ years in industrial or aerospace fluid system design, with experience in HAZOPs/FMEAs, cryogenics, and high‑pressure piping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience designing industrial or aerospace fluid systems.
• Experience with cryogenic systems and high‑pressure piping.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid systems supporting rocket engine test stands and launch facilities.
• Size and select piping, tubing, valves, regulators, filters, and components.
• Design fluid panels, valve manifolds, and process skids.
• Define system interfaces with test stands, launch pads, storage vessels, and utilities.
• Lead or participate in HAZOPs and FMECAs.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Cryogenic systems

High-pressure piping

Process instrumentation

HAZOPs/FMEAs

Troubleshooting

Piping design

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Eng

Job description

LEAP is seeking a Fluids Engineer – Test & Launch in Colorado to design, analyze, and commission cryogenic and high‑energy fluid systems for rocket engine testing and launch operations. You will develop ground infrastructure, piping, instrumentation, and control architectures for safe, repeatable operations.

Qualified candidates have 5–10+ years in industrial or aerospace fluid system design, with experience in HAZOPs/FMEAs, cryogenics, and high‑pressure piping.