Cryostat Technician Quantum Hardware

4 hours ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Xanadu Full-time
Support quantum hardware through cryostat operations, low-temperature engineering, and detector testing at Xanadu. This role involves hands-on work with cryogenic platforms and systems. Xanadu seeks a Cryostat Technician for next-generation cryostats and low-temperature device development. You will support assembly, testing, maintenance, and routine operation while collaborating with device, hardware operations, packaging, scientific, and engineering teams. Your work supports detector characterization and testing for Xanadu’s quantum architecture. Key Responsibilities:

Assemble, set up, and test cryostats for photon detector systems Operate cryogenic systems and perform cooldowns, logging, and troubleshooting Maintain cryostats and cryogenic facilities for safe operation Handle liquid and gas systems for optimized cooling requirements Support detector characterization with scientific and engineering teams Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in a related field Two to three years of hands-on cryogenics experience Experience with cryostat operations, high vacuum, and liquid cryogens CAD experience for mechanical design or 3D printing Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving skills Apply cryostat operations, vacuum systems, and cryogenic maintenance expertise to Xanadu’s quantum hardware development.