Rocket Fluid Systems Engineer – Test & Launch (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Program

401(k) Plan

Professional development stipend

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

LEAP in Colorado is seeking a Fluids Engineer – Test & Launch to design, analyze, integrate, and commission fluid systems for rocket engine test stands and launch facilities. You will develop the ground infrastructure to safely store, condition, transfer, and control cryogenic and high‑energy fluids.

Work with GSE, Automation, Mechanical, Facilities, and Operations to design piping, panels, and instrumentation; lead safety reviews (HAZOPs/FMEAs) and bring systems from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design fluid systems for rocket engine test stands and launch facilities.
• Size and select piping, tubing, valves, regulators, filters, and related components.
• Design fluid panels, valve manifolds, and process skids.
• Define system interfaces with test stands, launch pads, storage vessels, and utility infrastructure.
• Lead and participate in HAZOPs and FMECAs.
• Identify and mitigate hazards in cryogenic, high‑pressure, and flammable fluid systems.
• Develop pressure tests, leak checks, purge, and operational procedures.
• Support startup, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

High-pressure piping

Process instrumentation

Valve selection

HAZOP / FMEA

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

NX Mechanical

ASME B31.3

Job description

LEAP in Colorado is seeking a Fluids Engineer – Test & Launch to design, analyze, integrate, and commission fluid systems for rocket engine test stands and launch facilities. You will develop the ground infrastructure to safely store, condition, transfer, and control cryogenic and high‑energy fluids.

Work with GSE, Automation, Mechanical, Facilities, and Operations to design piping, panels, and instrumentation; lead safety reviews (HAZOPs/FMEAs) and bring systems from concept to commissioning.