EVONA · 1 day ago
Propulsion Engineer
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expLEAP is transforming space logistics with innovative launch solutions and is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer. This role involves designing and developing rocket turbopump systems, ensuring manufacturability and performance while collaborating closely with analysis and fabrication teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Evelyn Hay
Responsibilities
Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for pump and turbine components and assemblies, resulting in a converged turbopump conceptual architecture that is ready for preliminary design review (PDR) and downstream analysis, manufacturing, and test integration
Prepare drawing packages & technical reports resulting in clear, release-ready documentation that supports manufacturing, quality, and test execution
Identify and solve technical challenges with due speed preventing design, manufacturing, or test issues from becoming schedule or performance risks to the turbopump program
Engage with more junior engineers across the team with mentorship, raising overall design quality, technical rigor, and consistency while accelerating the development of future turbomachinery technical leaders
Definition of design requirements with seals and bearings specifications ensuring reliable operation across thermal, pressure, and rotodynamic regimes while reducing risk during fabrication, assembly, and test
Support the cold flow testing in the lab, hot fire testing on the test stand and integrated tests on vehicle enabling rapid issue identification, design closure, and validation of turbopump performance under representative operating conditions
Work hand in hand with fabrication team on tooling and integrations, resulting in first-pass build success and reduced tooling, assembly, and integration risk
Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and document test data, ensuring test objectives are met, results are traceable, and data can be used to validate designs and drive informed design decisions
Other duties as assigned [to be less than 12% of your total role responsibilities]
Qualification
Required
Mechanical, mechatronic or Aerospace engineering degree (Required)
6 years design experience (Required)
CAD software such as NX, CREO, or Solidworks (Required)
Turbine and Pump Mean Line design (Required)
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Organized, detail-oriented approach to work and documentation
Ability to learn new tools, systems, or domains as needed
Preferred
Experience in high-growth, startup, or technically complex environments
Proven track record of pump, turbine or integrated turbopump for aerospace system
Benefits
Equity Program: Equity plan participation is available to all employees following an initial 90-day employment period and is performance-based. Equity allocations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Managers may make recommendations based on individual and team performance. All equity grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company’s equity plan.
Retirement Planning: Save for the future with a 401(k) plan that includes competitive company matching.
Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of a professional development stipend to advance your skills and expertise.
Flexible Time Off: We encourage taking time off when you need it. Our policy includes unlimited PTO, generous holiday breaks, two week-long company winter shutdowns, and paid leave for family care, parental bonding, or personal health needs.
Remote Work Flexibility: Our team operates on a hybrid model. We expect you to work with your team for specific details on work location.
Health Benefits: LEAP provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at minimal to no cost for employees. Coverage for dependents and HSA are also available.
Insurance Coverage: We cover basic life and long-term disability insurance, with options to add extra coverage to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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