Advanced Cryogenic Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: US Broomfield, CO; on-site. Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined by applicable contractual requirements. Due to national security requirements, People's Republic of China or Russian nationals must also be U.S. citizens.

Salary: $113,000–$142,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops a full-stack quantum computing platform for real-world applications across research, industrial, financial, pharmaceutical, materials science, and government sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the engineering and development of liquid helium liquefaction, recovery, storage, and distribution systems.
• Operate, optimize, and continuously improve a large-scale helium liquefaction and recovery facility supporting R&D programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving turbomachinery, compressors, heat exchangers, refrigeration, utilities, controls, and instrumentation.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures, operational disruptions, and facility performance issues.
• Improve helium purification, compression, recovery rates, storage, and supporting LN2, cooling water, and chiller systems.
• Install and commission equipment, support R&D projects, collaborate with engineering and facilities teams, and maintain technical and safety documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of engineering experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex industrial or R&D systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• People's Republic of China or Russian nationals must also be U.S. citizens.
• Strong engineering foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and leading commissioning, startup, or performance optimization activities.

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with helium liquefaction and recovery, industrial gases, cryogenic, LNG, hydrogen, or similar process facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment, refrigeration systems, industrial utilities, or advanced cryogenic engineering certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance, subject to the on-site requirements of this role.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs and work on quantum computing technology.