Principal Cryogenic System Designer - 946

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Principal Cryogenic System Designer in Broomfield, CO. Lead the architecture and roadmap for cryogenic hardware powering next-gen quantum platforms, guiding from concept to production with cross-functional teams. You will drive prototypes, tests, and performance characterization, while mentoring engineers and establishing scalable production strategies.

Some travel may be required. The role emphasizes high-tech R&D experience, Cryogenic design expertise, and leadership across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree mandatory for consideration.
• 10+ years in high-technology R&D or complex manufacturing.
• 3+ years designing or building cryogenic equipment.
• U.S. Person required due to security/contractual rules.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture and product roadmap for cryogenic systems and hardware.
• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and validation of cryogenic systems.
• Serve as technical authority for cryogenic design, balancing thermal, vibration, and cost factors.
• Drive hands-on development, test campaigns, root-cause analysis, and performance characterization.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and deliver cryogenic products.
• Define and execute manufacturing and production scale-up strategies.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices across cryogenic engineering.
• Provide leadership and mentorship while supporting long-term technology strategy.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners on deliverables and planning.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Cryogenic system design

Thermal management

Heat transfer

Vacuum systems

Mechanical engineering

Technical leadership

Roadmapping

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or PhD in Engineering/Physics or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Cryogenic System Designer in our Broomfield, CO, location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture and product roadmap for cryogenic systems & hardware supporting Quantinuum's next-generation quantum computing platforms.
• Lead the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and validation of cryogenic systems and subsystems, guiding products from initial concept through production deployment.
• Serve as the technical authority for cryogenic system design, making key engineering tradeoffs involving thermal performance, vibration, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and scalability.
• Drive hands-on experimental development efforts, including prototype builds, test campaigns, root-cause investigations, and performance characterization to mature new technologies and product concepts.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, physicists, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to successfully develop and deliver cryogenic products.
• Define and execute product industrialization strategies, including manufacturing process development, supplier engagement, outsourcing decisions, and production scale-up.
• Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices to improve product quality, technical execution, and development efficiency across the cryogenic engineering organization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers while supporting long-term technology strategy, product roadmaps, and organizational growth.
• Partner with vendors to establish strategic deliverables and aid in manufacturing planning to meet production rates.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a high-technology R&D and/or low volume, high complexity manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing or building cryogenic equipment
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

WE VALUE

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in cryogenic system design, thermal management, heat transfer, vacuum systems, and precision mechanical engineering.
• Experience leading complex hardware programs from concept development through product deployment and production scale-up.
• Experience designing, building, and operating cryogenic test systems, laboratory experiments, and engineering prototypes.
• Experience working with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to transition products from development into scalable production.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), engineering change management, and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams and influencing technical direction across organizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a track record of solving challenging technical roptions and delivering innovative products.

Compensation & Benefits

Incentive Eligible -- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $192,000 -- $240,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

$192,000 - $240,000 a year

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