Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering

PsiQuantums mission is to build the first useful quantum computers: machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.

Our architectureand approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry including partners like GlobalFoundries we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

That approach has since been tested at the highest level of scrutiny the U.S. government applies to emerging technology and it has held 2025PsiQuantumclosed a$1 billionfunding round that valued the company at$7 2026 the U.S. Department of Commerce signed a $100 million Letter of Intent under the CHIPS and Science Act followed by a $125 million agreement with DARPA under Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking InitiativePsiQuantumsmost valuable U.S. government agreement to date. This year we also broke ground on our utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane Australia and continued building out our Chicago site. Victor Peng our CEO and co-founder Jeremy OBrien now ExecutiveChairman lead a team and board that reflects how seriously the world is taking this build joined this year by Intels Lip-Bu Tan and Atomicos NiklasZennström.

PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies includingAirbusLockheedMartin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemical to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shift and a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we now havethe fundingthe governmentvalidation andthe sitesunder construction to make it real.

Job Summary:

The Manager Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering is responsible for the architecture design and integration of the cryogenic process and distribution systems supporting PsiQuantums global cryogenic infrastructure.

This role defines the overall cryogenic system architecture ensuring seamless integration of cryoplants cryostats cryogenic distribution systems and supporting equipment including helium recovery systems purifiers liquid and gas storage and auxiliary process equipment. The objective is to develop a coherent and reliable cryogenic process that delivers all required operating modes and performance while ensuring safe efficient and maintainable operation.

The Manager Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering owns the system process design including process calculations hydraulic analysis Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) operating philosophies system descriptions and HAZOP studies. The role ensures the optimal integration of helium and nitrogen systems with cryoplants and cryostats and defines the architecture of all warm and cold process piping throughout the cryogenic infrastructure.

In addition to technical leadership the Manager Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering develops and mentors the Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering Team establishes engineering standards and best practices and works closely with cryostat cryoplant process controls facilities operations and external equipment suppliers to deliver safe reliable and high-performance cryogenic systems across PsiQuantums worldwide sites.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and integration of complete cryogenic systems including cryoplants cryostats cryogenic distribution systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Define the overall helium and nitrogen process architecture to support all operational and maintenance modes.
• Develop process calculations hydraulic analyses and system performance models.
• Produce and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) process descriptions operating philosophies and functional specifications.
• Lead HAZOPs and other process safety reviews ensuring compliance with applicable codes and company standards.
• Define the architecture and sizing of warm and cold process piping valves heat exchangers phase separators distribution manifolds transfer lines and auxiliary process equipment.
• Specify process equipment and prepare technical specifications for procurement.
• Support vendor selection technical reviews manufacturing follow-up factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Support installation pre-commissioning commissioning performance testing and operation of cryogenic systems.
• Troubleshoot system performance and lead continuous improvements to process efficiency reliability and operability.
• Establish engineering standards design guidelines and best practices for cryogenic process and distribution engineering.
• Lead and mentor the Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering Team while fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with Process Controls Cryostat Cryoplant Facilities Operations System Engineering and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution across multiple global sites.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Cryogenic Engineering or a related discipline (Bachelors degree with extensive experience considered).
• 10 years of experience designing and operating large-scale cryogenic systems involving helium and nitrogen refrigeration.
• Strong knowledge of cryogenic thermodynamics fluid dynamics heat transfer and hydraulic system design.
• Demonstrated experience with cryogenic process design PFDs P&IDs HAZOPs and process safety.
• Experience integrating complex cryogenic systems including cryoplants cryostats and cryogenic distribution systems.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and cryogenic equipment manufacturers.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools and engineering calculation software.
• Strong project leadership and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing installation commissioning and operations.

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