Cryogenic Systems Lead for Quantum Hardware

PSI Quantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum, a leader in quantum computing, seeks a Senior Cryogenic System Engineer to design, analyze, verify, and integrate cryogenic systems supporting our quantum infrastructure.

This role emphasizes system integration of cryostats, distribution systems, cryoplants, and related technologies, applying thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics with strong thermo-fluid focus.
• 3-5+ years applying engineering to cryogenics and thermal systems.
• Experience with cryogenic components like cryostats and cryoplants.
• Experience with requirements management, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and test planning.
• Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of cryostat components, including mechanical hardware, sensors, valves, and instrumentation.
• Lead integration of cryogenic equipment, including cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, vacuum systems, cryoplants, and cryogenic storage.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics to develop cryogenic system designs.
• Perform detailed design, analysis, and testing of cryogenic system components and assemblies.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple disciplines and provide hands-on guidance during fabrication, installation, integration, and operations.
• Lead the development of verification and validation test plans for cryogenic mechanical systems and evaluate test results.
• Select, support, and direct vendors during design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Analyze field issues related to cryogenic design and provide technical solutions where required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of product development to ensure successful execution of innovative, best-in-class designs.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

System integration

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Leadership

Technical communication

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics or related

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

ANSYS Workbench

SINDA/FLUINT

Thermal Desktop

Job description

PsiQuantum, a leader in quantum computing, seeks a Senior Cryogenic System Engineer to design, analyze, verify, and integrate cryogenic systems supporting our quantum infrastructure.

This role emphasizes system integration of cryostats, distribution systems, cryoplants, and related technologies, applying thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.