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Cryogenic Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsIBM · Poughkeepsie, AR
Full-Time Mid_senior AIaiaterfsoc
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Introduction
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Cryogenic Design Engineer, you will work as part of a team of scientists and engineers on the design and optimization of components and systems operating in cryogenic environments in support of IBM's quantum computing hardware. The work may include mechanical design, thermal and structural FEA, working with manufacturing companies to fabricate and assembly hardware, and working with internal teams on integration of cryogenic systems.
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Computer-aided design of mechanical components.
Structural and thermal finite-element analysis.
Thermal and mechanical properties of materials at cryogenic temperatures.
Design of components for operation in cryogenic environments.
Documentation of designs and analysis projects through assembly drawings, bills of materials, procedures, and similar documents.
Support of installation and integration of components and systems.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
Computer-aided design using Solidworks
Experience with design of components for operation at <1 K temperatures
Packing design for semiconductor devices, especially for cryogenic operation.
CFD and/or fluid properties at cryogenic temperatures
Mechanical design and integration of wiring harnesses and related components.
Operation of cryogenic equipment, especially mechanical coolers and dilution refrigerators.
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At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Cryogenic Design Engineer, you will work as part of a team of scientists and engineers on the design and optimization of components and systems operating in cryogenic environments in support of IBM's quantum computing hardware. The work may include mechanical design, thermal and structural FEA, working with manufacturing companies to fabricate and assembly hardware, and working with internal teams on integration of cryogenic systems.
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Computer-aided design of mechanical components.
Structural and thermal finite-element analysis.
Thermal and mechanical properties of materials at cryogenic temperatures.
Design of components for operation in cryogenic environments.
Documentation of designs and analysis projects through assembly drawings, bills of materials, procedures, and similar documents.
Support of installation and integration of components and systems.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
Computer-aided design using Solidworks
Experience with design of components for operation at <1 K temperatures
Packing design for semiconductor devices, especially for cryogenic operation.
CFD and/or fluid properties at cryogenic temperatures
Mechanical design and integration of wiring harnesses and related components.
Operation of cryogenic equipment, especially mechanical coolers and dilution refrigerators.
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