Senior R&D Engineer

Entangled Future; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefors in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced cryogenic systems and instruments. You will translate research concepts into production-ready designs using SolidWorks and perform thermal, hydraulic, and structural analyses.

Collaborating with scientists and cross-functional teams, you will build, test, and optimize cryogenic equipment such as dilution refrigerators and cryocoolers, while documenting SOPs, BOMs, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Physics required or related field.
• PhD strongly preferred for research leadership roles.
• Experience with cryogenic systems and hands-on lab work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cryogenic products and instruments using CAD (SolidWorks).
• Translate research concepts into prototypes and production designs.
• Conduct cryogenic research and evaluate new concepts.
• Perform thermal, hydraulic, and structural analyses.
• Build, assemble, validate, and test cryogenic systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and safety.
• Create detailed drawings using GD&T principles.
• Generate BOMs, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Operate and maintain cryogenic equipment including dilution refrigerators and cryocoolers.
• Diagnose system issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Cryogenic engineering

SolidWorks CAD

Lab testing

Thermal analyses

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Physics

PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior R&D Engineer at Bluefors, Syracuse, United States, US. A senior-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering.

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Research & Development team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced cryogenic systems that operate at extremely low temperatures and enable groundbreaking innovations in quantum computing, aerospace, healthcare, energy, and scientific research. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, conducting hands‑on laboratory work, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring next‑generation cryogenic technologies from concept to reality.

Interested? Keep reading! Your responsibilities as a Senior R&D Engineer will include designing and developing cryogenic products and scientific instruments using CAD software such as SolidWorks while translating research concepts into functional prototypes and production‑ready designs.

You will conduct research to advance cryogenic technologies, perform detailed thermal, hydraulic, and structural analyses, and develop engineering solutions based on experimental data. In this role, you will build, assemble, validate, and test complex cryogenic mechanical and electrical systems, develop and execute comprehensive test plans, and generate engineering drawings utilizing GD&T principles. You will also create Bills of Materials (BOMs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical reports while operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining cryogenic equipment including dilution refrigerators, vacuum pumps, cryocoolers, and compressors.

Working closely with scientists and cross‑functional engineering teams, you will support project planning, ensure compliance with applicable safety and engineering standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cryogenic products and scientific instruments using CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Translate research concepts into functional prototypes and production‑ready designs
• Conduct research to advance cryogenic technologies and evaluate emerging concepts
• Perform thermal, hydraulic, structural, and engineering analyses to support product development
• Build, assemble, validate, and test cryogenic mechanical and electrical systems
• Develop and execute test plans to verify system performance, reliability, and safety
• Create detailed engineering drawings utilizing GD&T principles
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain cryogenic equipment including dilution refrigerators, cryocoolers, compressors, and vacuum systems
• Diagnose system failures and implement corrective actions