Controls & Test Engineer – Cryogenic Systems
About The Position
Maybell Quantum is redefining the future of computing. As a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator experiencing rapid growth, we're building technology that will transform industries for decades to come. Quantum computers will be as transformative to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30. Our team is creating the hardware foundation to make this revolution possible. Maybell Quantum is seeking an experienced Controls & Test Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and take ownership of embedded controls, system automation, and testing workflows. Our ideal team member can excel in a fast-paced hardware-based startup environment. This role combines real-time controls, embedded software, and hands-on cryogenic test work. You will design and implement robust control systems for thermal and fluid hardware, while contributing to system integration, diagnostics, and performance verification.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with embedded control systems
- Experience integrating sensors and actuators into system designs
- Familiarity with Python or C/C++ for embedded development
- Strong troubleshooting skills with electronics and controls software
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in PID control loop design for thermal/fluid systems
- Understanding of thermodynamic systems
- Experience with cryogenic systems such as dilution refrigerators, ³He systems, or pulse tubes
- Familiarity with DAQ hardware and software
- Experience with high voltage wiring
- Electrical panel design to UL/NFPA/ATEX codes
- Comfort working with vacuum systems, cryostats, or experimental thermal equipment
- Maybell Quantum is a small, fast-paced team; adaptability and interdisciplinary thinking are valued
- This position is based on-site in Denver with opportunities for field commissioning support
Responsibilities
- Design and program embedded systems for active thermal control, diagnostics, and telemetry
- Develop closed-loop control algorithms (e.g., PID for temperature/pressure regulation)
- Create and maintain SCADA or HMI interfaces for system monitoring and control
- Design circuits for sensor integration, heater actuation, valve control, and interlock logic
- Capture and analyze test data; contribute to system performance optimization and root-cause analysis
- Support troubleshooting and validation of prototype hardware in a lab environment
- Maintain documentation for testing, data logs, and failure analysis
- Work closely with the broader design team to integrate sensors, actuators, and control logic into the overall system architecture, ensuring the final product meets performance and reliability targets
Benefits
- Base Salary: Salary range of $95k-$130k depending on experience and qualifications, eligible for overtime pay, with additional compensation in equity and bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO policy, and more
- Growth Trajectory: Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly scaling organization
- Impact: Direct influence on the success of a company developing revolutionary technology
- Exceptional Team: Collaboration with world-class scientists, engineers, and business leaders who are defining a new industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
