The Organization:

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news



The Position:

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Cryogenics Operations Manager to lead and optimize our cryogenic operations, with a primary focus on helium delivery, system uptime, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, organizational excellence, and clear communication skills, who thrives in technically demanding and fast-paced environments.

This role is responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure reliability through cross-functional collaboration, proactive performance management, and strategic alignment with internal customer needs and supply-demand forecasts. The successful candidate will bring a solid technical foundation, proven experience in facilities or operations management, and the ability to effectively balance strategic planning and day-to-day operations. They will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Helium Delivery Management: Oversee timely and accurate helium deliveries to support mission-critical cryogenic infrastructure, ensuring continuous system uptime. Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as operational needs arise.
• Preventative Maintenance Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the Preventative Maintenance (PM) structure for all cryogenic equipment and systems.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and evaluate cryogenic technicians, engineers and support staff; ensure adherence to established procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Internal Customer Support: Serve as the key liaison for internal stakeholders; respond to cryogenic system needs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high service levels.
• Supply & Demand Coordination: Lead supply demand planning. Actively participate in regular planning meetings; align cryogenic delivery schedules with forecasted demand and operational priorities.
• System Monitoring & Reporting: Track cryogenic system performance metrics, identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, analyze trends, and escalate issues to engineering or leadership.
• Training & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all team members receive ongoing training in standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and emergency response protocols.
• Incident & Downtime Response: Lead rapid response and resolution efforts for system failures, operational anomalies, or unplanned outages to restore service and minimize disruption.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of cryogenic gas levels, deliveries, usage, and inventory thresholds.
• Collaboration with Engineering: partner with engineering teams on system upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements. Manage end-to-end project coordination—from R&D concepts through full operational implementation.
• Operations Oversight: Oversee day-to-day cryogenic operations across U.S. facilities, ensuring consistent performance, operational efficiency, and alignment with the company standards and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising systems in high-reliability environments, including 2+ years of hands-on experience with gas processing and delivery infrastructure.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM or related technical field.
• Experience managing production or technical operations environments, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of production systems such as compressors, pumps, and storage tanks.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, reliability, and asset management.
• Proven ability to work effectively with supply chain, engineering, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading technical teams and supporting project execution.
• Proficiency with design or engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles and manufacturing or construction processes.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and drive process improvements.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EHS standards, and local building or fire codes.
• Experience training technical or operations staff.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, telemetry, or remote monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools (e.g., MS Project, SolidWorks).
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate operational challenges.
• Certification or training in industrial gas handling or pressure system safety (preferred).

Salary & Benefits:

• $124,000 - $165,000; commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

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