Cryogenic Systems Engineer for Quantum Hardware (Remote)

Psiquantum; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer to join the Cryogenics Engineering team in Milpitas, CA. This mid-level, full-time role focuses on cryostat design, cryogenic distribution systems, and thermal-fluid modeling to enable quantum computing infrastructure.

You will work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across design, analysis, and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience (internships, academic research, or industry).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics.
• Experience with engineering analysis and/or mechanical design tools such as ANSYS Workbench, SolidWorks, Fluent, SpaceClaim, MATLAB, Mathcad, or equivalent.
• Ability to document assumptions, methods, and results clearly; able to work analytically and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and analysis of system-level mechanical and thermal-fluid models.
• Support the design of cryostats for quantum computer infrastructure.
• Support the design of cryogenic distribution systems connecting cryoplants and cryostats.
• Perform mechanical design, engineering calculations, and component selection under guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support procurement and manufacturing activities for cryogenic equipment.
• Participate in technical discussions with vendors during design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Support laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis of cryogenic equipment and components.
• Support installation and commissioning activities for cryogenic equipment.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of field issues related to mechanical and cryogenic systems.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Structural mechanics

Mechanical design

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Fluent

SpaceClaim

Mathcad

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer to join the Cryogenics Engineering team in Milpitas, CA. This mid-level, full-time role focuses on cryostat design, cryogenic distribution systems, and thermal-fluid modeling to enable quantum computing infrastructure.

You will work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across design, analysis, and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept to commissioning.