Senior Cryogenic Systems Engineer — Cryostat Lead

Psiquantum

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 178,000

Full time

3 days ago

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401(k) with company match

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Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior Cryogenic System Engineer to design, analyze, verify, and support cryogenic infrastructure enabling quantum computing. You will lead integration across cryostats, distribution systems, cryoplants, and related technologies, applying thermodynamics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics with practical engineering judgment.

Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees and 3–5+ years of experience in cryogenic or thermal-fluid systems, with hands-on fabrication and testing

Qualifications

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
3–5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex problems related to thermal‑fluid systems and/or cryogenics.
Experience with cryogenic mechanical systems, including cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, valve boxes, and/or cryoplants.
Experience with requirements management, materials and component selection, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and test planning.
Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of cryostat components, including mechanical hardware, sensors, valves, and instrumentation.
Lead integration of cryogenic equipment, including cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, vacuum systems, cryoplants, and cryogenic storage.
Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics to develop cryogenic system designs.
Perform detailed design, analysis, and testing of cryogenic system components and assemblies.
Coordinate technical activities across multiple disciplines and provide hands-on guidance during fabrication, installation, integration, and operations.
Lead the development of verification and validation test plans for cryogenic mechanical systems and evaluate test results.
Select, support, and direct vendors during design, manufacturing, and testing.
Analyze field issues related to cryogenic design and provide technical solutions where required.
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of product development to ensure successful execution of innovative, best-in-class designs.