Senior 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, top-level mechanical integrations, and associated 2D production drawings
Domain
Cryogenics, vacuum systems, and low-temperature physics
Required skills
3D CAD modeling, GD&T, tolerance stackups, BOM management, design review leadership, DFM/DFX, thermal anchoring, heat-load budgeting, CTE mismatch management, vacuum sealing, vibration isolation, RF/DC cable management, FEA/thermal simulation, cryogenic hardware integration, supplier partnership, non-conformance dispositioning
Preferred skills
AI tool utilization for hardware development
Technologies
SolidWorks, Windchill, OnePDM, ANSYS Mechanical, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Create fully detailed 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerance stackups; Build and steward top assembly and BOM managing part numbering and ECO/ECR workflows; Lead Cryomechanical Engineering design reviews using standard review packages; Translate system requirements into mechanical specifications for thermal anchoring, heat-load budgets, and vacuum sealing; Create SOPs with detailed work instructions for field installation; Drive DFM/DFX with suppliers supporting fabrication and first-article approval; Operate within regulated or high-security lab environments collaborating across distributed teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
