Lead Systems Engineer - Cryogenics -680 in Broomfield, Colorado at Quantinuum

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer – Cryogenics in our Broomfield, CO, location to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure systems across cryogenic, fluid‑handling, and precision building/facility environments. The ideal candidate brings strong systems integration and field‑execution experience spanning cryogenics, industrial gases, and advanced facility technologies such as precision building controls, environmental systems, and data‑center‑grade mechanical/electrical infrastructure.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for advanced infrastructure programs, including cryogenic distribution systems, industrial gas systems, precision environmental controls, and mission-critical facility infrastructure.

• Define system architectures, technology roadmaps, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure strategies while leading requirements development, trade studies, design reviews, and system acceptance activities.

• Serve as the organization's technical authority for the integration, reliability, safety, and scalability of complex cryogenic, fluid-handling, controls, and power systems.

• Lead resolution of the most complex technical and operational challenges, providing technical governance, risk management, and decision-making across multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering disciplines, facility operations, safety organizations, project teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.

• Lead commissioning, operational readiness, and lifecycle performance initiatives while guiding the transition of new technologies and prototype concepts into production-ready infrastructure solutions.

• Mentor and develop engineers, establish engineering best practices and documentation standards, and support strategic planning and capital infrastructure initiatives that enable future organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree minimum

• Minimum 10+ years of experience delivering complex facility or infrastructure systems, preferably involving cryogenics, fluids, or industrial gases.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with engineering design and analysis software such as ASPEN, EcoSim, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar tools.

• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.

• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts through design, integration, commissioning, and operational handover.

• Strong understanding of cryogenic safety practices, hazard analysis methodologies, regulatory compliance, and operational risk mitigation.

• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across organizations and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.

• Experience leading the design and deployment of major facility upgrades, pilot plants, data-center-class infrastructure, or large-scale cryogenic installations.

• Deep expertise in systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management, interface control, verification and validation, configuration management, and lifecycle engineering.

• Experience developing technical strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance processes across multiple projects or sites.

• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineers while fostering technical excellence within engineering organizations.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and translate complex technical issues into actionable business decisions

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $152,000 – $190,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.