Microsoft · 6 hours ago
Quantum Systems Mechanical and Cryogenics Engineering Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft’s Quantum Systems organization is a multidisciplinary organization advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies. They are seeking a Quantum Systems Mechanical and Cryogenics Engineering Manager to lead the development and testing efforts of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team while driving robust engineering practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering (including cryofridge system design), and Physics, including both internal and external contributors; foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and professional growth
Own the lifecycle, upgrades, reliability, and maintenance strategy for cryogenic refrigerator systems across global sites, ensuring high system availability, continuous performance improvement, and consistent operational standards worldwide
Establish and scale engineering infrastructure and toolchains, including mechanical/model shop facilities and standardized workflows for mechanical CAD, thermal and structural simulation, and product data management (PDM), enabling efficient and repeatable hardware development
Own mechanical engineering standards and governance, driving rigorous design reviews, configuration control, reliability engineering, and design-for-manufacturing practices across parts and assemblies
Drive robust mechanical architecture, modeling, and simulation in close collaboration with system partners across architecture, theory, experimental systems, instrumentation, readout, and control
Provide technical leadership, cross-team alignment, and strategic input by innovating test and validation methodologies, objectively resolving technical conflicts, communicating effectively across global teams, and contributing to program-level planning and execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 8+ years industry experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development
OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 6+ years industry experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development
OR Doctorate Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 3+ years industry experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)
Ability to work in an 'AI-first' environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development
Preferred
3+ years demonstrated technical leadership in complex hardware systems, including mechanical and/or cryogenic systems, experimental platforms, or precision instrumentation
3+ year experience leading end-to-end engineering development cycles, including requirements definition, design reviews, prototyping, validation, and data-driven iteration
5+ years people management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and building high-performing multidisciplinary teams
5+ years experience with cryogenic systems and/or cryogenic refrigeration platforms, including integration, performance optimization, reliability, upgrades, or lifecycle management
5+ years experience leading mechanical design in extreme environments, such as cryogenic, vacuum, vibration-sensitive, or high-precision systems
3+ years experience with thermal and structural simulation tools, mechanical CAD, and product data management (PDM) systems
5+ years experience driving design-for-manufacturing, reliability engineering, and scalable hardware deployment
3+ years experience managing distributed teams and/or supporting multi-site laboratory or production operations
Familiarity with quantum systems, advanced research platforms, or highly complex experimental environments
7+ years people management experience
Proven ability to lead experimental design, instrumentation, and analysis for thermal
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