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Cryostat Equipment Engineer

PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
high
72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
108 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.

About this role

The Cryostat Equipment Engineer at PsiQuantum will lead the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced cryogenic systems essential for quantum computing hardware. Daily tasks include operating high-vacuum systems, developing commissioning procedures, monitoring cryostat performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability. The role also involves maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Hands-on experience with high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) systems
  • Experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining complex equipment in a lab or industrial setting
  • Familiarity with cryogenic systems (e.g., dilution refrigerators, liquid helium systems, or closed-cycle cryocoolers)
  • Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working with cryostats in quantum computing, superconducting systems, or low-temperature physics environments
  • Knowledge of vacuum system design, leak detection (helium mass spectrometry), and materials compatibility
  • Familiarity with control systems (e.g., PLCs, LabVIEW, or similar platforms)
  • Experience in a cleanroom or semiconductor environment
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.

What you get

  • competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) with company match
  • equity grants
  • access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
  • wellness benefits
  • family support programs

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but ranges provided based on geographic zones
  • Role involves working in a cutting-edge R&D environment, which may require adaptability to rapid changes
  • Experience with complex systems is critical, which may imply a steep learning curve for less experienced candidates.

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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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