Cryogenics R&D Scientist

Maybell Quantum Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Maybell Quantum in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Cryogenic Scientist to lead the design and manufacture of cryogenic hardware, with a strong focus on dilution refrigerators. The role involves advancing research into rapid prototyping and deployment.

You will work across cryogenic, electrical and software teams to deliver integrated products, test modifications, and improve performance, efficiency and manufacturability in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years designing, building, or significantly modifying dilution refrigerators.
• Self-starter with ability to drive results independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the conception, design, development and manufacture of cryogenic hardware.
• Design and conduct experiments to test modifications to existing components and prototypes to increase performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Partner with engineers to translate innovations into functional prototypes and production-ready products.
• Work across functional areas (cryogenic, electrical, software) to deliver fully integrated products.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Maybell Quantum is growing quickly, and we are expanding our team! If joining an outstanding team at one of the most exciting companies in quantum computing sounds interesting, then Maybell may be the place for you.

Maybell is a venture-backed startup of scientists, engineers, visionaries, and innovators designing and building the hardware that makes quantum science possible.

We are seeking an experienced Cryogenic Scientist. Successful candidates have a deep background in cryogenics, a focus on dilution refrigerators, and demonstrated ability to transfer commercial or academic research to fast-paced innovation, prototyping, and deployment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the conception, design, development and manufacture of cryogenic hardware.
• Design and conduct experiments to test modifications to existing components and prototypes to increase performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Partner with engineers to translate innovations into functional prototypes and production-ready products.
• Work across functional areas (cryogenic, electrical, software) to deliver fully integrated products.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years designing, building, or significantly modifying dilution refrigerators.
• Self-starter with ability to drive results independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Base Salary $100,000/yr - $150,000/yr depending on experience and qualifications with additional compensation in equity and bonus.