Propulsion Analyst

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7790
  • Salary: NON 175,000

Propulsion Analyst, Launch Vehicle Development

We are supporting a fast-moving launch company developing next-generation rocket vehicles from concept through flight. The team is building at an early-stage, 0-to-1 phase, so this role suits someone who enjoys ambiguity, ownership, and working closely with propulsion, vehicle, test, and systems teams.

The role:

You will support propulsion system analysis across liquid rocket engine and/or vehicle-level propulsion architecture, helping drive design decisions through modelling, simulation, trade studies, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform propulsion system analysis for launch vehicle and rocket engine development
  • Build and maintain models for engine performance, fluid systems, thermodynamics, and vehicle-level propulsion behaviour
  • Support trade studies across engine cycle, propellant selection, feed systems, pressurisation, cooling, and performance margins
  • Analyse test data from component, subsystem, and integrated propulsion testing
  • Work closely with propulsion design, test, GNC, structures, and systems engineering teams
  • Support requirements definition, verification planning, and design reviews
  • Identify performance risks, sensitivities, and opportunities for optimisation
  • Contribute to early architecture decisions in a 0-to-1 launch vehicle environment

Ideal background:

  • Experience in propulsion analysis, rocket engine performance, fluid systems, or launch vehicle modelling
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible flow, fluid dynamics, combustion, and propulsion fundamentals
  • Experience with tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, CEA, REFPROP, EcosimPro, Modelica, NPSS, or similar
  • Exposure to liquid propulsion systems, pressurised systems, turbomachinery, feed systems, tanks, valves, or thermal management
  • Comfortable working from first principles where processes and tools may still be immature
  • Experience analysing hot-fire, component, or integrated system test data is highly valuable
  • Aerospace, mechanical, propulsion, or related engineering degree preferred

Nice to have:

  • Launch vehicle or rocket engine development experience
  • Early-stage startup or rapid development environment experience
  • Experience with LOX/methane, LOX/RP-1, hydrogen, or storable propulsion systems
  • Familiarity with system safety, verification, requirements, and design review processes
  • Understanding of vehicle performance, trajectory impacts, and mass/performance trades

Working style:

This is a hands-on analytical role in a highly iterative engineering environment. The right person will be technically strong, pragmatic, and comfortable influencing design decisions with imperfect data.

Analysis Manager

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7763
  • Salary: NON 200,000

Analysis Manager | Start-up

 

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

 

They are looking for an Analysis Manager to lead a team across structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis disciplines, helping drive the development and deployment of highly complex engineering systems. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
  • Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
  • Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
  • Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
  • Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
  • Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years of engineering analysis experience
  • 3+ years of management or team leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
  • FEA experience preferred
  • Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

 

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more

Analysis Manager | Start-up

 

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

 

They are looking for an Analysis Manager to lead a team across structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis disciplines, helping drive the development and deployment of highly complex engineering systems. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
  • Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
  • Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
  • Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
  • Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
  • Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years of engineering analysis experience
  • 3+ years of management or team leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
  • FEA experience preferred
  • Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

 

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more

Forward Deployed Network Engineer

  • Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7737
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Network Engineer | Colorado Springs, CO | Active Top Secret clearance required

 

We are partnering with a fast-growing cybersecurity and network intelligence company supporting mission-critical government and defense environments. Their platform provides advanced network visibility, observability, and cyber resilience capabilities across complex infrastructure environments.

 

They are seeking a highly versatile Network Engineer to support secure systems, infrastructure deployments, and operational troubleshooting across both customer and internal environments. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, secure infrastructure operations, and solving complex systems problems in fast-paced environments.

 

Role Overview

This role combines elements of:

  • Network engineering
  • Linux systems administration
  • Infrastructure support
  • Hardware deployment
  • Customer-facing technical troubleshooting

 

The ideal candidate is a strong technical generalist who can work across servers, switches, Linux environments, and secure infrastructure while supporting deployments and maintaining operational uptime.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and troubleshoot hardware and software systems across secure infrastructure environments
  • Install, configure, and maintain servers, switches, and network hardware
  • Troubleshoot Linux-based systems and diagnose infrastructure issues
  • Perform software updates, patching, and system optimization activities
  • Monitor system health, logs, and operational performance to maintain uptime and reliability
  • Support deployments and maintenance activities within secure facilities
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to relay customer issues, bugs, and improvement opportunities
  • Maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
  • Provide cross-functional infrastructure and operational support across multiple environments

 

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • 3–5+ years of experience in:
  • Network engineering
  • Systems administration
  • Technical infrastructure support
  • Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience supporting:
  • Servers
  • Network switches
  • Infrastructure hardware
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, system security, and troubleshooting methodologies
  • Experience with system monitoring, diagnostics, patching, and upgrades
  • Comfortable working in secure/government facility environments
  • Ability to work independently in fast-moving operational settings

 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience supporting secure or high-availability environments
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools, logging systems, and ticketing platforms
  • Relevant certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CCNA
  • RHCSA
  • Other Linux/System Administration certifications

 

Additional Information

  • Full-time opportunity
  • Hands-on infrastructure role with both operational and customer-facing responsibilities
  • Physical requirements include lifting/installing hardware and working within secure facilities
  • Comprehensive benefits package included (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7736
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Greater Denver Area, CO
Working Model: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 + equity + benefits

A fast-growing space technology company is looking to add two Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to its spacecraft engineering team in Colorado.

This is an opportunity to work on next-generation small satellite platforms in a highly collaborative, engineering-led environment where you’ll have direct ownership over flight hardware from early concept phases through integration and launch preparation.

The team is looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, working closely across disciplines, and operating in a fast-paced NewSpace environment with a high level of autonomy and visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design activities for small satellite platforms and spacecraft hardware

  • Create CAD layouts, detailed parts, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation

  • Apply GD&T and tolerancing best practices throughout the design lifecycle

  • Collaborate closely with structural and thermal engineering teams on spacecraft packaging, coatings, and thermal solutions

  • Support hardware integration, vibration testing, and environmental test activities

  • Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers where appropriate

  • Support spacecraft development from proposal phase through launch readiness

Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

  • 6+ years of mechanical design experience within aerospace or space systems

  • Direct experience working on spacecraft, satellite buses, or flight hardware

  • Strong CAD experience, ideally with SolidWorks or Onshape

  • Experience creating manufacturing and assembly drawings

  • Comfortable working with PDM/version control and engineering release processes

  • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and mechanical analysis

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

  • Small satellite or NewSpace experience

  • Mechanism design and testing

  • Environmental/vibration testing support

  • Thermal and structural integration exposure

  • Experience mentoring junior engineers

  • Familiarity with spacecraft environmental standards and launch requirements

Additional Information

  • Relocation support can be considered for strong candidates

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, floating holidays, and equity participation

  • Applicants must be US citizens
     

If you’d like to hear more, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion: e.hay@evona.com

Senior Ground Software Engineer (Cyber Compliance)

  • Location: Midland Intl, Texas
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7682
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Ground Software Engineer (Compliance Exposure)

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join a backend/platform engineering team building mission-critical systems in a highly regulated environment.

This is an engineering-first role focused on designing, building, and maintaining production software systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering experience alongside exposure to environments operating under standards such as CMMC, SOC2, FedRAMP, GovCloud, or similar compliance frameworks.

This is not a pure cybersecurity role — the focus is on building scalable systems while understanding how security and compliance requirements impact software development and operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems
  • Write and review production-level code
  • Contribute to cloud infrastructure and DevOps workflows
  • Support CI/CD, automation, and deployment processes
  • Collaborate with engineering and security stakeholders to ensure systems align with compliance requirements
  • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and operational support

Required Experience

  • Strong backend software engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Go (Golang) preferred
    • Or another strongly typed language (Java, C++, Rust, C#)
  • AWS/cloud infrastructure experience
  • Experience building and owning production applications/services
  • Familiarity with regulated/compliance-driven environments

Nice to Have

  • Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Docker / Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with GovCloud, FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC2, or NIST-aligned environments
  • Distributed systems / microservices experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Backend engineer first, not security-first
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced technical environments
  • Strong ownership mentality
  • Able to balance engineering velocity with compliance/security expectations

Qualification Call Notes – Senior GSW (Compliance Exposure)

Core Hiring Need

  • NOT a cyber hire anymore
  • Looking for a:
    • Senior backend/platform engineer
    • With exposure to regulated/compliance-heavy environments
  • Security/compliance ownership sits with another team

Must-Haves

  • Go/Golang
    • Strong preference for production experience
    • At minimum: meaningful personal/project exposure + strong typed language background
  • Backend/service ownership experience
  • AWS exposure
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals

Preferred Background

  • Engineers from:
    • Government
    • Defense
    • Healthcare
    • Fintech
    • Other regulated industries
  • Exposure to:
    • CMMC
    • SOC2
    • FedRAMP
    • GovCloud
    • NIST

Tech Stack

Core

  • Go/Golang
  • AWS
  • Backend systems / APIs
  • Distributed systems

Secondary / Nice-to-Have

  • Terraform
  • Docker/Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Python

Day-to-Day Split

  • ~60% coding
  • ~20% reviewing/standards
  • ~20% infrastructure/Terraform

What Good Looks Like

  • Strong backend engineer first
  • Has built applications/services end-to-end
  • Comfortable in compliance-heavy environments
  • Can work closely with infrastructure/security teams
  • Ownership mentality

Red Flags

  • Pure DevOps engineers
  • Pure cybersecurity engineers
  • No Go experience
  • No strongly typed language background
  • Pipeline/infrastructure-only experience
  • No application ownership

Screening Questions

  • What production systems/services have you owned?
  • What’s your strongest language day-to-day?
  • How much Go experience do you have?
  • Have you worked in regulated/compliance-heavy environments?
  • Have you worked alongside security/compliance requirements in production systems?
  • What AWS services are you most comfortable with?
  • Any Terraform/IaC exposure?

Logistics

  • US Citizen required
  • Hybrid role (Lanham/DC area)
  • Backend-heavy despite “full-stack” wording
  • Supporting mission-critical/defense-related systems

Mechanical Test Engineer – Contract

  • Location: Reno
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #7661

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer (Contract | Remote | 6–12 Months)

We’re seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis. With travel required to Nevada for testing (approx 2 weeks per quarter). 

This role will lead complex testing activities across high-performance systems, including test planning, data acquisition, structural and thermal analysis, systems verification, and large-scale test execution.

What you’ll bring:

  • 15+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Strong background in test engineering and verification programs
  • Experience with data acquisition, statistical analysis, CFD, and structural analysis
  • Ability to lead high-risk or large-scale testing campaigns
  • Knowledge of propulsion or rocket motor systems preferred
  • Strong CAD, GD&T, and technical documentation skills
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance

Contract Details

  • Remote
  • 6–12 month contract
  • Senior-level opportunity
  • Immediate interviews available

Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract

  • Location: folsom, California
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #7660

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract | Remote | 6–12 Months)

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis, with 2 weeks per quarter travel required to onsite in Nevada. 

You’ll lead complex mechanical design activities across high-performance systems, including CAD modelling, structural and thermal analysis, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas systems, and advanced manufacturing methods.

What you’ll bring:

  • 4+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering

  • Strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and technical drawing expertise

  • Experience with structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis

  • Background in propulsion, rocket motor, or high-performance aerospace systems preferred

  • Ability to work across design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams

Contract Details

  • Remote with 25% travel

  • 6–12 month contract

  • Senior-level opportunity

  • Immediate interviews available

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract | Remote | 6–12 Months)

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis, with 2 weeks per quarter travel required to onsite in Nevada. 

You’ll lead complex mechanical design activities across high-performance systems, including CAD modelling, structural and thermal analysis, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas systems, and advanced manufacturing methods.

What you’ll bring:

  • 4+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering

  • Strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and technical drawing expertise

  • Experience with structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis

  • Background in propulsion, rocket motor, or high-performance aerospace systems preferred

  • Ability to work across design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams

Contract Details

  • Remote with 25% travel

  • 6–12 month contract

  • Senior-level opportunity

  • Immediate interviews available

Systems Engineering Project Manager

  • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7658
  • Salary: NON 160,000

Systems Engineering Project Manager

Cambridge, Massachusetts | Hybrid | US Person Required

We’re supporting a leading astrophysics and space research organisation on a key hire for an upcoming NASA-backed spaceflight mission.

This is not a traditional project management role. The team is looking for a systems engineering-led profile who can help drive a mission through early lifecycle phases, balancing technical oversight, systems thinking, and programme execution within a lean, fast-moving environment.

The programme is a cost-constrained astrophysics mission entering a critical early phase, with major reviews and system definition activities underway over the next 6–12 months.

What they’re looking for

The ideal person will come from a spaceflight or satellite background and have a strong systems engineering foundation, combined with exposure to programme or project leadership responsibilities.

This could suit someone already operating as a Project Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, SEIT Lead, Payload Lead, or a Systems Engineer looking to step into a broader mission leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical and programme execution across an active spaceflight mission
  • Drive systems engineering activities including:
    • requirements definition and flow-down
    • interface management
    • risk identification and mitigation
    • trade studies and technical decision-making
  • Support preparation for major programme reviews including SRR/MDR-style gates
  • Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams
  • Work closely with senior technical leadership, mission stakeholders, and external partners
  • Help maintain alignment between mission objectives, technical execution, cost, and schedule

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Astrophysics, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience within spaceflight, spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace systems
  • Strong systems engineering experience across complex technical programmes
  • Experience with:
    • requirements development
    • systems integration
    • formal technical/design reviews
    • cross-functional technical coordination
  • Exposure to programme, project, or technical leadership responsibilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Person status required

Strongly Preferred

  • Small satellite or cost-constrained mission experience
  • Scientific payload or instrumentation experience
  • NASA, DoD, FFRDC, national lab, or research organisation experience
  • Experience supporting SRR, PDR, CDR, MDR, or equivalent reviews
  • Astrophysics or space science mission exposure
  • Experience operating within lean engineering teams

Environment

  • Mission-driven, highly technical team
  • Lean organisation with significant ownership and visibility
  • Strong balance between engineering depth and programme responsibility
  • Opportunity to influence mission direction early in lifecycle

Compensation

Compensation is flexible depending on experience and fit, with strong benefits and long-term stability alongside the opportunity to work on a high-impact NASA mission.

Mechanical Engineer III (Test)

  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7510
  • Salary: NON 147,535

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III – Test
Location: Reno, Nevada (hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for US Security Clearance (US Citizen required)

Overview:
We’re working with a leading defense and space technology company developing cutting-edge systems that support national security and next-generation space missions. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineer III with strong testing experience to join their growing engineering team.

This is a hands-on role focused on component and subsystem testing, data analysis, and system validation within a highly complex engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute component and subsystem testing activities
  • Develop detailed test plans, including risk assessments and resource planning
  • Set up, calibrate, and operate measurement instrumentation
  • Perform data acquisition, cleaning, and statistical analysis
  • Support design activities including stress analysis, pressure systems, and propulsion components
  • Conduct CFD, thermal, and structural analysis to validate designs
  • Interpret test results and provide recommendations for design improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and support system-level integration
  • Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations

Required Experience:

  • 4 to 7 years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience
  • Strong background in testing, validation, and data analysis
  • Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and test setup
  • Knowledge of CAD, GD&T, and engineering analysis tools
  • Experience with CFD, structural, or thermal analysis
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar

Nice to Have:

  • Rocket motor or propulsion system experience
  • Experience in defense or space environments
  • Active or previous security clearance

Additional Information:

  • Approximately 10% travel required
  • Must be eligible to obtain US Security Clearance

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III – Test
Location: Reno, Nevada (Onsite)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for US Security Clearance (US Citizen required)

Overview:
We’re working with a leading defense and space technology company developing cutting-edge systems that support national security and next-generation space missions. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineer III with strong testing experience to join their growing engineering team.

This is a hands-on role focused on component and subsystem testing, data analysis, and system validation within a highly complex engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute component and subsystem testing activities
  • Develop detailed test plans, including risk assessments and resource planning
  • Set up, calibrate, and operate measurement instrumentation
  • Perform data acquisition, cleaning, and statistical analysis
  • Support design activities including stress analysis, pressure systems, and propulsion components
  • Conduct CFD, thermal, and structural analysis to validate designs
  • Interpret test results and provide recommendations for design improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and support system-level integration
  • Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations

Required Experience:

  • 4 to 7 years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience
  • Strong background in testing, validation, and data analysis
  • Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and test setup
  • Knowledge of CAD, GD&T, and engineering analysis tools
  • Experience with CFD, structural, or thermal analysis
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar

Nice to Have:

  • Rocket motor or propulsion system experience
  • Experience in defense or space environments
  • Active or previous security clearance

Additional Information:

  • Approximately 10% travel required
  • Must be eligible to obtain US Security Clearance

IT & Security Manager

  • Location: Broomfield, Colorado
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7532
  • Salary: NON 165,000

IT & Security Manager
Job type:
Full-time employee
Location(s): Broomfield, CO 

Overview

As our IT Manager, you will own and operate LEAP’s internal IT environment to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure that supports engineering, manufacturing, and corporate operations. This role is responsible for everything from daily employee support to managing vendors and driving improvements that reduce operational friction as the company grows. This role is expected to be onsite for at least 4 out of 5 days per week.

Description
Own Core Responsibilities: 

  • Serve as the primary owner of LEAP’s internal IT environment 
  • Provide hands-on support across hardware, software, network, and SaaS platforms 
  • Manage employee onboarding/offboarding technical setup 
  • Maintain Microsoft 365 administration including permissions, security groups, and access controls 
  • Manage devices including procurement, imaging, deployment, and lifecycle tracking 
  • Maintain IT ticket workflow and response expectations 
  • Own IT vendor and consultant relationships 
  • Scope advanced technical work and manage external consultants where specialized expertise is required 
  • Support cybersecurity baseline including MFA, endpoint protection, and access controls 
  • Support compliance requirements related to government programs 
  • Own IT readiness for government compliance frameworks including CMMC implementation, documentation, and audit preparation 

Produce Clear Deliverables: 

  • IT documentation and system architecture records 
  • Device inventory tracking 
  • IT onboarding and offboarding procedures 
  • Vendor performance tracking and cost management 
  • Security and access control documentation 
  • IT process SOPs 
  • Incident documentation and resolution tracking 

Impacts and Outcomes 

  • Enables engineering and manufacturing teams to operate without technical friction 
  • Reduces reliance on outside IT consultants over time 
  • Establishes repeatable IT processes to support company growth 
  • Improves security posture and risk management 
  • Ensures systems reliability and employee productivity 
  • Maintains compliance readiness for government work 
  • Identifies infrastructure risks before they impact operations 
  • Drives cost discipline across IT vendors and tools 
  • Acts with clear ownership of IT decisions and execution 

What You Bring to the Team 

  • 7+ years of IT experience with increasing ownership 
  • Experience supporting internal business environments 
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments 
  • Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues 
  • Experience managing SaaS platforms and user access 
  • Experience working with external vendors or consultants 
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently 
  • Strong prioritization and problem solving ability 
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical teams 
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving, high accountability environment 
  • Strong documentation discipline 

Non-Negotiable Requirements 
Candidates must demonstrate most of the following: 

  • Experience as the primary or most senior IT owner at a company 
  • Experience supporting compliance environments such as ITAR, NIST, CMMC, or SOC2 
  • Experience supporting at a 30+ employee environment 
  • Experience supporting security or compliance requirements 
  • Experience supporting technical teams such as engineering or manufacturing 

Candidates whose experience is limited to helpdesk support without ownership responsibility will not be considered. 

Bonus Points 

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments 
  • Experience building IT processes from scratch 
  • Experience supporting high growth startups 
  • Experience with Azure or cloud environments 
  • Relevant technical certifications 

Compensation  
Salary Range: $135,000.00 – 165,000.00 

The estimated salary range for this role reflects various compensation factors. The final offer depends on factors such as work experience, education, training, key skills, and business needs.  

In addition, LEAP provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:  

  • 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: Enjoy PTO as needed and holiday breaks to help you balance work and life, including two week long company winter breaks and paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own 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.  

 

LEAP is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace in Colorado. Our team brings together exceptionally talented and diverse individuals who are pushing the boundaries of space access and logistics. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This includes individuals with a criminal history, in compliance with applicable regulations. We actively encourage applications from minorities, women, Veterans, and people with disabilities. At LEAP, we strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment throughout the hiring process. If you’re excited about making a real-world impact in space technology, we want to hear from you!