MetOx International, Inc.

MetOx International, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Cryogenics)

Houston, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Project ManagementThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignMentoring

About the role

  • Mentorship - Provides technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers. - Participates in peer reviews and helps shape engineering best practices and team development.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and executes cryogenic test protocols, including thermal cycling, heat load validation, electrical joint resistance measurements, and system performance evaluations.
  • Prepares detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, test procedures, thermal analyses, and technical reports to communicate design concepts, validation results, and engineering recommendations.
  • Evaluates cryogenic system architectures of partners, component selection, sourcing considerations, and integration constraints.
  • Diligence and develop engineering cost models for integrated superconducting systems.
  • Owns cryogenic engineering projects from concept through implementation, including system design, laboratory validation, prototype development, and partner integration activities.
  • Leads or contributes to cross-functional design reviews, integrating cryogenic mechanical solutions into broader superconducting cable systems and electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Four years of experience in an engineering role, including hands-on experience with cryogenic systems operating between 4 K and 77 K.
  • An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
  • Experience with HTS cable fabrication, superconducting magnet systems, current lead engineering, cryogenic systems, or related superconducting technologies.

Nice to have

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Skills

  • Procures fabrication of custom cryogenic components, fixtures, and laboratory test hardware.
  • Provides technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Company info

  • Identifies opportunities for customers to improve cryogenic system performance, reduce integration costs, enhance manufacturability, and optimize overall product performance while contributing to operational excellence initiatives.
  • Collaborates with internal engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and strategic partners to support successful product development and deployment.

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