Senior Cryogenic Systems Engineer - Helium Liquefaction

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Advanced Cryogenic Engineer in Broomfield, CO to advance helium liquefaction, recovery, storage and distribution systems for R&D facilities. You will lead design, installation, commissioning and improvement of cryogenic equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reliability, and process optimization in a high-tech environment, with a pay range reflecting market rates and a broad benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum in a relevant engineering field.
• 4+ years engineering experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex industrial or R&D systems.
• U.S. Person as defined by contract requirements (citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder).
• Not a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and development of cryogenic systems including liquid helium liquefaction, recovery, storage and distribution.
• Support operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of a large-scale helium facility for R&D.
• Optimize systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Resolve complex cryogenic issues in liquefaction, turbomachinery, compressors, heat exchangers, controls and instrumentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Improve utility systems including LN2 cooling, cooling water, chillers and related infrastructure.
• Advance helium recovery, compression, purification and storage to maximize efficiency.
• Develop reliability improvement initiatives to boost uptime and production.
• Contribute to R&D projects to improve cryogenic processes and applications.
• Install, commission and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery and control systems.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful system integration.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of workflows, procedures, configurations and safety specs.

Skills

Cryogenic engineering

Industrial/R&D systems

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Quantinuum is seeking an Advanced Cryogenic Engineer in Broomfield, CO to advance helium liquefaction, recovery, storage and distribution systems for R&D facilities. You will lead design, installation, commissioning and improvement of cryogenic equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reliability, and process optimization in a high-tech environment, with a pay range reflecting market rates and a broad benefits