Mechanical Designer - Cryomechanical Systems
Core
End-to-end 3D CAD design and 2D drawing creation for cryogenic subassemblies and top-level mechanical integrations, including cold fingers, millikelvin and 4 kelvin stages, radiation shields, and vacuum interfaces.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical designer (cryomechanical systems)
Builds
Cryogenic subassemblies and top-level mechanical integrations for dilution refrigerators and low-noise systems
Domain
Cryogenics, vacuum systems, RF hardware, and precision mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expert 3D CAD modeling (PTC Creo), GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stackup analysis, PDM/PLM configuration control, thermal anchoring and heat-load budgeting, CTE mismatch management, vacuum sealing design, RF-aware mechanical design, FEA/thermal simulation, supplier DFM/DFX collaboration, cryogenic hardware integration
Preferred skills
AI tool utilization for performance modeling and task automation, experience with ANSYS Mechanical or COMSOL, experience with dilution refrigerator integration across temperature stages
Technologies
PTC Creo, Windchill, OnePDM, ANSYS Mechanical, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Create fully detailed 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerance stackups; build and steward top assembly and BOM; lead CryoME design reviews; translate system requirements into mechanical specifications; plan and document component screening and integration readiness; drive DFM/DFX with suppliers; operate within regulated or high-security lab environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
