Cryogenic Test & Validation Engineer – UHV & Optics

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to help de-risk prototype hardware for cryogenic UHV systems. You will work with scientists and engineers to build, operate, and analyze test systems, turning risks into practical tests and design guidance.

The role requires hands-on lab experience, strong problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines. U.S. person status and safety test requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate subsystems compatible with cryogenic and ultra‑high‑vacuum operation.
• Build and operate prototype test apparatus for cryogenic, vacuum, optical, electronic, and mechanical subsystems.
• Develop test plans to de‑risk new designs, including criteria, measurement methods, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to help de-risk prototype hardware for cryogenic UHV systems. You will work with scientists and engineers to build, operate, and analyze test systems, turning risks into practical tests and design guidance.

The role requires hands-on lab experience, strong problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines. U.S. person status and safety test requirements apply.