Advanced Cryogenic Engineer - 950

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Advanced Cryogenic Engineer in Broomfield, CO to advance helium liquefaction, recovery, storage and distribution systems for R&D facilities. You will lead design, installation, commissioning and improvement of cryogenic equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reliability, and process optimization in a high-tech environment, with a pay range reflecting market rates and a broad benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum in a relevant engineering field.
• 4+ years engineering experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex industrial or R&D systems.
• U.S. Person as defined by contract requirements (citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder).
• Not a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and development of cryogenic systems including liquid helium liquefaction, recovery, storage and distribution.
• Support operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of a large-scale helium facility for R&D.
• Optimize systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Resolve complex cryogenic issues in liquefaction, turbomachinery, compressors, heat exchangers, controls and instrumentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Improve utility systems including LN2 cooling, cooling water, chillers and related infrastructure.
• Advance helium recovery, compression, purification and storage to maximize efficiency.
• Develop reliability improvement initiatives to boost uptime and production.
• Contribute to R&D projects to improve cryogenic processes and applications.
• Install, commission and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery and control systems.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful system integration.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of workflows, procedures, configurations and safety specs.

Skills

Cryogenic engineering

Industrial/R&D systems

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an Advanced Cryogenic Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location to join our team to work on advanced cryogenic infrastructure and delivery systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience with complex industrial or R&D systems. This role involves operating, troubleshooting, and improving helium liquefaction, recovery, and distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and development of cryogenic systems with a focus on liquid helium liquefaction, recovery, storage, and distribution systems.
• Support the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of a large-scale helium liquefaction and recovery facility operating in support of R&D programs.
• Optimize existing systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate and resolve complex cryogenic system issues involving liquefaction processes, turbomachinery, compressors, heat exchangers, utility systems, controls, and instrumentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures, operational disruptions, and facility performance issues.
• Assess and improve supporting utility systems including LN2 cooling systems, cooling water systems, chillers, and associated facility infrastructure.
• Evaluate and optimize helium recovery, compression, purification, and storage systems to maximize facility efficiency and recovery rates.
• Develop and execute reliability improvement initiatives to support facility uptime and production objectives.
• Contribute to R&D projects aimed at improving cryogenic processes and expanding application capabilities.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery, control instrumentation, and associated control systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, facilities personnel, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful system integration and implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cryogenic systems, including process workflows, operating procedures, control configurations, safety documentation, and engineering specifications.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree Minimum
• Minimum 4+ years of engineering experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex industrial or R&D systems.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE

• Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Familiarity with helium liquefaction and recovery systems.
• Experience supporting industrial gas, cryogenic, LNG, hydrogen, or similar process facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment, refrigeration systems, and industrial utilities.
• Experience leading commissioning, startup, or performance optimization activities.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Advanced certifications or specialized training in cryogenic engineering.

$113,000 - $142,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $113,000 – $142,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.