CareerPlan

Staff Engineer - Cryogenics

Boston, MassachusettsFull-time$152k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Designing and maturing cryogenic subsystems for diamond-based photonic interconnects and SiV quantum memories to support IonQ's quantum computing, networking, and sensing platforms.

Role type

Staff Cryogenic Engineer

Builds

Robust, reliable cryogenic systems and processes for quantum memory nodes deployable at IonQ and customer sites

Domain

Quantum computing hardware / Cryogenics

Required skills

Cryogenic system design and evaluation, Dilution/sorption/1K cryostat operation, UHV systems in cryogenic environments, Cryogenic wiring and sensors, CAD systems, Manufacturing processes

Preferred skills

Managing complex production lines, Customer project management, Free-space or fiber optics integration, Superconducting magnets integration

Technologies

Dilution cryostats, Sorption cryostats, 1K cryostats, UHV systems, CAD systems

Responsibilities

Customize commercially available cryostats for quantum memory needs, Work with vendors to design deployable cryogenic systems, Improve current cryogenic platforms, Provide operational support for the cryostat fleet

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope