Senior Cryogenic Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Cryogenic Engineer. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and build next-generation cryostats for quantum photon detector systems
• Take ownership of the complete hardware lifecycle from concept through validation and deployment
• Operate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot cryogenic systems, including He-4 evaporator systems and dilution refrigerators
• Work with cryogenic liquid and gas systems to achieve optimal cooling performance;
• Support the deployment of large-scale cryogenic facilities with high recovery and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with scientific, engineering, subcontractor, and external partner teams to improve cryogenic platforms
• Design and enhance detector systems to improve performance and scalability for quantum computing applications
• Integrate hardware across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related technical field
• At least 5 years of cryogenic industry experience
• Experience leading cryostat design and development projects
• Experience with CAD and thermal/mechanical simulation tools such as SolidWorks
• Extensive hands-on experience operating cryostats, including cooldowns, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Experience with high-vacuum systems used in cryogenic environments
• Experience handling and distributing liquid cryogens;
• Knowledge of liquid heat exchanger design and fabrication
• Experience operating pulse tube, liquid-cryogen, sorption, and dilution refrigerator systems
• Knowledge of low-temperature material properties and engineering simulations
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex engineering projects

Preferred:

• 7+ years of cryogenic industry experience
• Experience with statistical process control and quality management systems
• Experience writing Python code
• Knowledge of Canadian and international pressure vessel and electrical system regulations

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of CAD $150,000 to CAD $200,000
• Equity package
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing technology in a collaborative environment

Other Information:

• Salary is based on location, experience, and internal benchmarks
• AI tools may be used during application screening and assessment, with all hiring decisions made by people
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and workplace accessibility;
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request