Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer - HTS Systems Lead

MetOx International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption support

Job summary

MetOx International in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on cryogenics to lead design, testing, and integration of cryogenic systems for HTS technologies. Based at our Houston headquarters, you will drive advanced mechanical engineering, hands-on lab work, and product development to support commercialization of superconducting solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and partners, develop cost models, and mentor junior engineers while advancing

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in an engineering role with cryogenic systems operating between 4 K and 77 K.
• Experience designing, building, and operating laboratory test equipment and experimental systems.
• Experience leading technical projects or engineering workstreams involving cryogenic or superconducting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced mechanical and cryogenic engineering principles to solve complex challenges related to superconducting systems and thermal management.
• Designs and executes cryogenic test protocols including thermal cycling and performance evaluations.
• Prepares detailed engineering documentation—drawings, specifications, test procedures, analyses, and reports.
• Procures fabrication of cryogenic components and lab test hardware.
• Evaluates cryogenic system architectures and integration constraints for partners.
• Develops engineering cost models for integrated superconducting systems.
• Identifies opportunities to improve cryogenic performance and manufacturability.

Skills

Cryogenic design

Cryogenic testing

System integration

Technical documentation

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Cryogenic Engineering

Applied Physics

Tools

HTS cable fabrication

Superconducting magnet systems

Current lead engineering

Cryogenic systems

Cryocooler technologies (Gifford–McMahon, Stirling, Pulse Tube)

Job description

MetOx International in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on cryogenics to lead design, testing, and integration of cryogenic systems for HTS technologies. Based at our Houston headquarters, you will drive advanced mechanical engineering, hands-on lab work, and product development to support commercialization of superconducting solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and partners, develop cost models, and mentor junior engineers while advancing