Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer for HTS Systems

MetOx International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave & adoption support

Job summary

MetOx International, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on cryogenics. Lead design, testing, and integration of cryogenic systems enabling HTS technologies. Work with engineering teams, customers, and partners to advance superconducting solutions.

The role combines mechanical engineering, hands-on lab work, and product development to support commercialization of next-gen superconducting technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Applied Physics, or related engineering discipline.
• Four years of experience in an engineering role, including hands-on experience with cryogenic systems operating between 4 K and 77 K.
• Advanced degree may substitute for required experience, year-for-year.
• Experience with HTS cable fabrication, superconducting magnet systems, current lead engineering, cryogenic systems, or related superconducting technologies.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and operating laboratory test equipment and experimental systems.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced mechanical and cryogenic engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges related to superconducting systems, thermal management, cryogenic integration, and system performance.
• Designs and executes cryogenic test protocols, including thermal cycling, heat load validation, electrical joint resistance measurements, and system performance evaluations.
• Prepares detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, test procedures, thermal analyses, and technical reports to communicate design concepts, validation results, and engineering recommendations.
• Procures fabrication of custom cryogenic components, fixtures, and laboratory test hardware.
• Evaluates cryogenic system architectures of partners, component selection, sourcing considerations, and integration constraints.
• Diligence and develop engineering cost models for integrated superconducting systems.
• Identifies opportunities for customers to improve cryogenic system performance, reduce integration costs, enhance manufacturability, and optimize overall product performance while contributing to operational excellence initiatives.
• Projects management: collaborates with internal teams, customers, suppliers to support product development and deployment; owns projects from concept through implementation; leads design reviews; provides mentorship.

Skills

Cryogenic engineering

Mechanical design

Laboratory testing

Communication & documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Applied Physics, or related engineering discipline

Advanced degree may substitute for required experience

Tools

Cryogenic test equipment

HTS cable fabrication equipment

Job description

MetOx International, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on cryogenics. Lead design, testing, and integration of cryogenic systems enabling HTS technologies. Work with engineering teams, customers, and partners to advance superconducting solutions.

The role combines mechanical engineering, hands-on lab work, and product development to support commercialization of next-gen superconducting technologies.