Senior Structural Engineer – Designer

LEAP Space - We are hiring a Senior Structural Engineer

 

Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Design

Location: Broomfield, Colorado

Working model: Hybrid

 

About LEAP

LEAP is transforming space logistics with rapid-response, mass producible launch solutions designed to eliminate bottlenecks in space access. Leveraging proprietary propulsion technology and modern manufacturing techniques, LEAP delivers scalable and cost-effective, launch solutions for national security, commercial payload deployment, and global point-to-point logistics applications.

 

As our Structural engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our rocket systems to life. This role will focus on taking vehicle structures from concept to production with detailed component and system level structural design including 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, analysis, and subcomponent specifications. From small structures elements (Like electronic boxes) to complex structures (like payload fairing and rocket tankage), you will ensure that every structural system is designed for manufacturability, minimal mass, and performance. Your designs, in close collaboration with the analysis and fabrication teams, will form the backbone of our rocket’s success.

 

Description

Impacts & Outcomes

 

• Produce & rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structural components and assembles, resulting in a converged vehicle structural architecture ready for preliminary design review (PDR) and downstream analysis, manufacturing, and test integration
• Prepare drawing packages & technical reports, enabling accurate fabrication, inspection, and structural design reviews while supporting efficient transition from design to build and test
• Identify and solve technical challenges with due speed, preventing structural issues from becoming mass, performance, or schedule risks to the vehicle program
• Engage with more junior engineers across the team with mentorship, raising structural design quality, analysis rigor, and documentation consistency while accelerating the development of future vehicle structures leaders
• Definition of design requirements and subcomponent specifications, ensuring structural performance, mass targets, and load paths are clearly defined and verifiable across design, analysis, fabrication, and test
• Support the structural testing in the lab and integrated on vehicle, enabling validation of structural performance, load paths, and margins under representative operating conditions
• Work hand in hand with fabrication team on tooling and integrations, ensuring structural designs are manufacturable, assemblies integrate as intended, and production and integration schedules are met with minimal rework
• Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and document test data, ensuring test objectives are met, results are traceable, and data supports structural verification and informed design decisions
• Other duties as assigned [to be less than 12% of your total role responsibilities]

 

What You Bring to the Team

 

• Mechanical, mechatronic or Aerospace engineering degree (Required)
• 6 years design experience (Required)
• CAD software such as NX, CREO, or Solidworks (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

 

Bonus Points
 

• Experience in high-growth, startup, or technically complex environments
• Proven track record of large-scale metallic aerospace structures (Aircraft Fuselage / Payload Fairings / Rocket Propellant Tanks)

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

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: 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.

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!