Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Rocket Propulsion Systems

LEAP; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

401(k) matching

Professional development stipend

Unlimited PTO

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LEAP in Colorado is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to advance our rocket turbopump from concept to production, including 3D CAD modeling in NX/Creo/SolidWorks, mean-line design, and seals/bearings specifications. You will ensure manufacturability, reduced mass, and high performance through close collaboration with analysis and fabrication teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, define design requirements, support testing, and drive documentation quality across the turbopump program.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree required.
• Proficiency with NX, Creo or SolidWorks for turbomachinery designs.
• Experience in turbine/pump mean line design and fast-paced environments.
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Iterate CAD designs for pump and turbine components to a converged turbopump architecture.
• Prepare release-ready drawings and technical reports for manufacturing and testing.
• Identify and resolve design risks to avoid schedule or performance impacts.
• Mentor junior engineers to raise design quality and rigor.
• Define design requirements with seals and bearings for reliable operation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Aerospace engineering

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Mean line design

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

LEAP in Colorado is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to advance our rocket turbopump from concept to production, including 3D CAD modeling in NX/Creo/SolidWorks, mean-line design, and seals/bearings specifications. You will ensure manufacturability, reduced mass, and high performance through close collaboration with analysis and fabrication teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, define design requirements, support testing, and drive documentation quality across the turbopump program.