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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on cryogenics, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to supporting our partners and making the world’s energy systems more resilient, efficient, and reliable. \nBased at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads the design, development, testing, and integration of cryogenic systems and components that enable the deployment of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. Working closely with internal engineering teams, customers, and industry partners, this role combines advanced mechanical engineering, hands-on laboratory work, and product development to support the commercialization of next-generation superconducting solutions. \nKey Responsibilities \nEngineering \nApplies advanced mechanical and cryogenic engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges related to superconducting systems, thermal management, cryogenic integration, and system performance. \nDesigns and executes cryogenic test protocols, including thermal cycling, heat load validation, electrical joint resistance measurements, and system performance evaluations. \nPrepares detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, test procedures, thermal analyses, and technical reports to communicate design concepts, validation results, and engineering recommendations. \nProcures fabrication of custom cryogenic components, fixtures, and laboratory test hardware. \nEvaluates cryogenic system architectures of partners, component selection, sourcing considerations, and integration constraints. \nDiligence and develop engineering cost models for integrated superconducting systems. \nIdentifies opportunities for customers to improve cryogenic system performance, reduce integration costs, enhance manufacturability, and optimize overall product performance while contributing to operational excellence initiatives. \nProject Management \nCollaborates with internal engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and strategic partners to support successful product development and deployment. \nOwns cryogenic engineering projects from concept through implementation, including system design, laboratory validation, prototype development, and partner integration activities. \nLeads or contributes to cross-functional design reviews, integrating cryogenic mechanical solutions into broader superconducting cable systems and electrical infrastructure. \nMentorship \nProvides technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers. \nParticipates in peer reviews and helps shape engineering best practices and team development.\nOther duties as assigned \nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related engineering discipline. \nFour years of experience in an engineering role, including hands-on experience with cryogenic systems operating between 4 K and 77 K. \nAn advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level. \nExperience with HTS cable fabrication, superconducting magnet systems, current lead engineering, cryogenic systems, or related superconducting technologies. \nDemonstrated experience designing, building, and operating laboratory test equipment and experimental systems. \nPreferred Qualifications: \nExperience leading technical projects or engineering workstreams involving cryogenic or superconducting technologies. \nExperience performing heat load analysis, thermal modeling, and cryogenic system optimization. \nKnowledge of commercial cryocooler technologies, including Gifford-McMahon, Stirling, and pulse tube systems. \nExperience supporting superconducting cable, fusion energy, MRI, accelerator, or national laboratory programs. \nExperience collaborating directly with customers, technical partners, or external research organizations. \nPublications, patents, or significant technical contributions related to superconducting technologies or cryogenic engineering. \nKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities: \nDeep technical competence in mechanical and cryogenic system design, testing, integration, and execution. \nStrong understanding of thermal management, cryogenic system performance, and superconducting applications. \nHands-on laboratory, prototyping, and troubleshooting experience. \nStrong communication and technical documentation skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, research partners, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. \nAbility to work independently while managing complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced research, development, and manufacturing environment. \nPhysical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. 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