Senior Advanced Controls Engineer - 680

Quantinuum•Broomfield, CO

3d•$128,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Controls Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, location to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems supporting direct-use cryogenic helium infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in industrial controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems with hands-on experience commissioning and supporting complex process equipment. This role is focused on developing reliable, high-performance control solutions that enable safe and efficient operation of cryogenic systems in demanding environments. The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for control system architecture, instrumentation strategy, and operational automation, working closely with mechanical, process, electrical, and operations teams to deliver robust solutions from concept through commissioning and long-term operation. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree minimum
Minimum 6+ years of experience designing, commissioning, and supporting industrial control systems in process, manufacturing, energy, cryogenic, or related industries.
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience leading controls engineering efforts for medium-to-large infrastructure projects or pilot-scale facilities.
Experience with cryogenic systems, industrial gas facilities, helium systems, or turbomachinery controls.
Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), advanced process control, and model-based control strategies.
Experience developing control system requirements, functional specifications, verification plans, and acceptance testing procedures.
Knowledge of applicable electrical, instrumentation, and process safety standards.
Experience working with vendors, contractors, and system integrators during design, fabrication, and commissioning.
Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and drive complex technical issues to resolution.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex controls and operational issues into clear guidance for operations, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including system architecture, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, sensor technologies, signal conditioning, and process control fundamentals.
Experience integrating electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems with complex process equipment

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of cryogenic systems, with a focus on liquid helium applications, independently and with minimal supervision.
Optimize existing systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Contribute to R&D projects aimed at improving cryogenic processes and expanding application capabilities.
Install, commission, and troubleshoot cryogenic turbomachinery, control instrumentation, and associated control systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, cryogenic operations, and project teams to ensure successful system integration and implementation.
Stay current with advancements in cryogenic technologies and industry best practices and apply relevant innovations to ongoing work.
Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cryogenic systems, including process workflows, control configurations, and safety procedures.