Senior Process Engineer

Quantinuum; Colorado; On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Equity

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Senior Advanced Process Systems Engineer - Cryogenics in Broomfield, CO to lead cryogenic control system design, commissioning, and optimization. The role focuses on reliable automation and instrumentation for direct-use helium infrastructure, working with mechanical, process, electrical, and operations teams.

The successful candidate will be the technical authority for control architecture and instrumentation strategy, driving robust solutions from concept through operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 6+ years designing, commissioning, and supporting industrial control systems in process, manufacturing, energy or cryogenic industries.
• US person as required by contractual and government security rules.
• Experience with control system architecture, instrumentation strategy, and automation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of cryogenic control systems for liquid helium applications.
• Optimize existing systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to R&D projects to improve cryogenic processes and expand capabilities.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery and associated control systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust system integration from concept through commissioning.
• Stay current with advancements and apply relevant innovations to ongoing work.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cryogenic systems, workflows, configurations, and safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial controls

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Process Systems Engineer - Cryogenics in our Broomfield, CO, location to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems supporting direct-use cryogenic helium infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in industrial controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems with hands‑on experience commissioning and supporting complex process equipment. This role is focused on developing reliable, high-performance control solutions that enable safe and efficient operation of cryogenic systems in demanding environments.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for control system architecture, instrumentation strategy, and operational automation, working closely with mechanical, process, electrical, and operations teams to deliver robust solutions from concept through commissioning and long-term operation.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of cryogenic systems, with a focus on liquid helium applications, independently and with minimal supervision.
• Optimize existing systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to R&D projects aimed at improving cryogenic processes and expanding application capabilities.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery, control instrumentation, and associated control systems
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers, scientists, cryogenic operations, and project teams to ensure successful system integration and implementation.
• Stay current with advancements in cryogenic technologies and industry best practices and apply relevant innovations to ongoing work.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cryogenic systems, including process workflows, control configurations, and safety procedures.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years of experience designing, commissioning, and supporting industrial control systems in process, manufacturing, energy, cryogenic, or related industries.
• 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.
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading controls engineering efforts for medium‑to‑large infrastructure projects or pilot‑scale facilities.
• Experience with cryogenic systems, industrial gas facilities, helium systems, or turbomachinery controls.
• Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), advanced process control, and model‑based control strategies.
• Experience developing control system requirements, functional specifications, verification plans, and acceptance testing procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical, instrumentation, and process safety standards.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and system integrators during design, fabrication, and commissioning.
• Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and drive complex technical issues to resolution.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex controls and operational issues into clear guidance for operations, leadership, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including system architecture, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, sensor technologies, signal conditioning, and process control fundamentals.
• Experience integrating electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems with complex process equipment

The pay range for this role is $128,000 – $161,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.