Cryogenic Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cryogenic Engineer. Location: Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

Responsibilities:

• Lead upgrade programs for dilution refrigerators, cryostats, and cryogenic systems across multiple laboratories
• Coordinate with cryomechanics, electrical, packaging, systems, and facilities teams to deliver upgrades on schedule
• Standardize upgrade procedures and document best practices for repeatable deployments;
• Manage the complete lifecycle of cryogenic systems, including maintenance, health monitoring, and performance optimization
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies for pumps, vacuum systems, wiring, and thermal interfaces
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving vacuum integrity, thermal stability, gas handling systems, and wiring faults
• Improve system uptime by identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions;
• Support global laboratory operations and maintain consistent engineering standards across multiple sites
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for installation, operation, and maintenance
• Coordinate spare parts, vendor services, logistics, and laboratory readiness for upgrades
• Support laboratory expansion, system deployment, commissioning, and facility integration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Cryogenics, or a related field
• Experience working in experimental hardware environments
• Expertise in vacuum systems, plumbing, leak detection, or cryogenic system troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Ability to meet Microsoft security screening and export control requirements;
• Ability to work in an AI-first engineering environment and use AI tools to improve hardware development and engineering efficiency

Preferred:

• Experience operating, maintaining, or upgrading dilution refrigerators and cryostats
• Experience supporting multi-site laboratory operations or global engineering infrastructure
• Familiarity with quantum hardware integration, including RF chains, wiring, and measurement systems
• Experience with system commissioning, installation, and facility integration;
• Knowledge of cryogenic automation, monitoring, or control systems
• Strong engineering documentation and process management skills
• Ability to lead complex engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of €59,600 to €102,600
• Additional benefits and compensation may be available based on the role
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing infrastructure with global engineering teams

Other Information:

• Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week
• Travel requirement of 25% to 50%
• Position requires Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export control compliance
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.