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Lead Systems Engineer - Cryogenics -680

Quantinuum
Broomfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer – Cryogenics in our Broomfield, CO, location to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure systems across cryogenic, fluid‑handling, and precision building/facility environments. The ideal candidate brings strong systems integration and field‑execution experience spanning cryogenics, industrial gases, and advanced facility technologies such as precision building controls, environmental systems, and data‑center‑grade mechanical/electrical infrastructure. 

 

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for advanced infrastructure programs, including cryogenic distribution systems, industrial gas systems, precision environmental controls, and mission-critical facility infrastructure.  

  •  Define system architectures, technology roadmaps, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure strategies while leading requirements development, trade studies, design reviews, and system acceptance activities.  

  • Serve as the organization's technical authority for the integration, reliability, safety, and scalability of complex cryogenic, fluid-handling, controls, and power systems.  

  • Lead resolution of the most complex technical and operational challenges, providing technical governance, risk management, and decision-making across multiple projects and stakeholders.  

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering disciplines, facility operations, safety organizations, project teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.  

  • Lead commissioning, operational readiness, and lifecycle performance initiatives while guiding the transition of new technologies and prototype concepts into production-ready infrastructure solutions.  

  • Mentor and develop engineers, establish engineering best practices and documentation standards, and support strategic planning and capital infrastructure initiatives that enable future organizational growth. 

 

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum 

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience delivering complex facility or infrastructure systems, preferably involving cryogenics, fluids, or industrial gases.  

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience with engineering design and analysis software such as ASPEN, EcoSim, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar tools. 

  • 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 Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 

  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplin

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