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Principal Cryogenic System Designer - 946
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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$83,815 / year median in Colorado
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Define the technical architecture and product roadmap for cryogenic systems & hardware supporting Quantinuum's next-generation quantum computing platforms. Lead the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and validation of cryogenic systems and subsystems, guiding products from initial concept through production deployment. Serve as the technical authority for cryogenic system design, making key engineering tradeoffs involving thermal performance, vibration, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and scalability. Drive hands-on experimental development efforts, including prototype builds, test campaigns, root-cause investigations, and performance characterization to mature new technologies and product concepts. Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, physicists, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to successfully develop and deliver cryogenic products. Define and execute product industrialization strategies, including manufacturing process development, supplier engagement, outsourcing decisions, and production scale-up. Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices to improve product quality, technical execution, and development efficiency across the cryogenic engineering organization. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers while supporting long-term technology strategy, product roadmaps, and organizational growth. Partner with vendors to establish strategic deliverables and aid in manufacturing planning to meet production rates. Ability to travel up to 25%YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor's Degree minimum Minimum 10+ years of experience in a high-technology R D and/or low volume, high complexity manufacturing environment Minimum 3+ years of experience designing or building cryogenic equipment 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. 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 statusWE VALUE
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated expertise in cryogenic system design, thermal management, heat transfer, vacuum systems, and precision mechanical engineering. Experience leading complex hardware programs from concept development through product deployment and production scale-up. Experience designing, building, and operating cryogenic test systems, laboratory experiments, and engineering prototypes. Experience working with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to transition products from development into scalable production. Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), engineering change management, and product lifecycle management. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams and influencing technical direction across organizations. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a track record of solving challenging technical problems and delivering innovative products. \n $192,000•$240,000 a yearCompensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible•Range posted is inclusive of bonus target The pay range for this role is $192,000•$240,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. \nBenefits
- Dental Insurance