Advanced Cryogenic Engineer - 950

About the role

We are seeking an Advanced Cryogenic Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location to join our team to work on advanced cryogenic infrastructure and delivery systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience with complex industrial or R&D systems. This role involves operating, troubleshooting, and improving helium liquefaction, recovery, and distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and development of cryogenic systems with a focus on liquid helium liquefaction, recovery, storage, and distribution systems.
• Support the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of a large-scale helium liquefaction and recovery facility operating in support of R&D programs.
• Optimize existing systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate and resolve complex cryogenic system issues involving liquefaction processes, turbomachinery, compressors, heat exchangers, utility systems, controls, and instrumentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures, operational disruptions, and facility performance issues.
• Audit and improve supporting utility systems including LN2 cooling systems, cooling water systems, chillers, and associated facility infrastructure.
• Evaluate and optimize helium recovery, compression, purification, and storage systems to maximize facility efficiency and recovery rates.
• Develop and execute reliability improvement initiatives to support facility uptime and production objectives.
• 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, facilities personnel, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful system integration and implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cryogenic systems, including process workflows, operating procedures, control configurations, safety documentation, and engineering specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Minimum
• Minimum 4+ years of engineering experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex industrial or R&D systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Familiarity with helium liquefaction and recovery systems.
• Experience supporting industrial gas, cryogenic, LNG, hydrogen, or similar process facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment, refrigeration systems, and industrial utilities.
• Experience leading commissioning, startup, or performance optimization activities.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Advanced certifications or specialized training in cryogenic engineering.

Benefits

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $113,000 - $142,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.