Denver-based Cryogenic Systems Engineer — Quantum Hardware & Equity

Maybell Quantum Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Maybell Quantum Industries is seeking a qualified cryogenic systems engineer to design test plans, run and troubleshoot advanced cryogenic setups, and drive product improvements. You will work with our R&D teams in Denver to ensure safety, uptime, and high-precision performance in cutting-edge quantum hardware.

The role requires hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, high vacuum, and cryogen handling, plus strong CAD and analysis tool skills. On-site work in Denver, CO is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or an equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, or operating cryogenic systems.
• Strong grounding in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics at cryogenic temperatures.
• Hands-on experience with high-vacuum systems and helium leak detection.
• Experience safely handling cryogens such as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can drive results independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to work on-site in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Plans: Build comprehensive experiments that push our products to the limit to ensure the highest quality standards and identify improvements.
• Operate and Troubleshoot: Serve as a test pilot for advanced cryogenic systems, focusing on uptime risks and user experience.
• Drive Innovation: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to refine platform designs based on test findings.
• Support Global Operations: Partner with customers to root-cause issues and enable breakthroughs, with on-site travel as needed.
• Build our Customer Success Infrastructure: Document test and inspection procedures to standardize support.
• Engineer for Safety: Apply safety practices for cryogenic systems involving helium-3/helium-4, LN2, and high vacuum.

Skills

Cryogenic system design

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

High vacuum

Helium leak detection

Cryogen handling

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Python

MATLAB

AN SYS

Technical writing

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Maybell Quantum Industries is seeking a qualified cryogenic systems engineer to design test plans, run and troubleshoot advanced cryogenic setups, and drive product improvements. You will work with our R&D teams in Denver to ensure safety, uptime, and high-precision performance in cutting-edge quantum hardware.

The role requires hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, high vacuum, and cryogen handling, plus strong CAD and analysis tool skills. On-site work in Denver, CO is expected.