Cryogenics R&D Scientist

Maybell Quantum Industries

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Denver CO Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted December 12, 2025
Job description

Maybell Quantum is growing quickly, and we are expanding our team! If joining an outstanding team at one of the most exciting companies in quantum computing sounds interesting, then Maybell may be the place for you.

Maybell is a venture-backed startup of scientists, engineers, visionaries, and innovators designing and building the hardware that makes quantum science possible.

We are seeking an experienced Cryogenic Scientist. Successful candidates have a deep background in cryogenics, a focus on dilution refrigerators, and demonstrated ability to transfer commercial or academic research to fast-paced innovation, prototyping, and deployment.

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the conception, design, development and manufacture of cryogenic hardware.
  • Design and conduct experiments to test modifications to existing components and prototypes to increase performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
  • Partner with engineers to translate innovations into functional prototypes and production-ready products.
  • Work across functional areas (cryogenic, electrical, software) to deliver fully integrated products.

Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-8 years designing, building, or significantly modifying dilution refrigerators.
  • Self-starter with ability to drive results independently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Base Salary $100,000/yr - $150,000/yr depending on experience and qualifications with additional compensation in equity and bonus.

About this role

Summary

Designs and tests cryogenic hardware and collaborates across engineering teams for quantum computing.

Job title

Cryogenics R&D Scientist

Experience level

5-8 years

Industry

quantum computing

Location requirements

Denver CO, on-site work, remote not specified

Salary

$100,000/yr - $150,000/yr depending on experience and qualifications with additional compensation in equity and bonus.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cryogenicsdilution refrigeratorsresearch transferexperimental design

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cryogenicsdilution refrigeratorshardwareprototyping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Denver, CO, USA

On-site City