Cryogenic Systems Lead for Quantum Hardware - Remote

Psiquantum; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, CA (remote) seeks a Senior Cryogenic System Engineer to design, analyze, verify, and integrate cryogenic systems that enable our quantum computing infrastructure.

You will lead cryostat and cryogenic distribution system integration, apply thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and coordinate across disciplines to establish robust verification methods and documentation. This senior role emphasizes hands-on execution and teamwork with multidisciplinary groups.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in mechanical/ aerospace or physics with strong fundamentals.
• 3–5+ years applying engineering to thermal-fluid or cryogenic problems.
• Experience with cryogenic systems including cryostats and cryoplants.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of cryostat components and instrumentation.
• Lead integration of cryogenic equipment including cryostats and cryoplants.
• Apply thermodynamics and heat transfer to develop designs.
• Perform design, analysis and testing of cryogenic components.
• Coordinate activities across disciplines and guide fabrication and installation.
• Develop verification and validation test plans for cryogenic systems.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Structural mechanics

Team leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Job description

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, CA (remote) seeks a Senior Cryogenic System Engineer to design, analyze, verify, and integrate cryogenic systems that enable our quantum computing infrastructure.

You will lead cryostat and cryogenic distribution system integration, apply thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and coordinate across disciplines to establish robust verification methods and documentation. This senior role emphasizes hands-on execution and teamwork with multidisciplinary groups.