Senior Cryogenic Systems Engineer

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.

5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, testing, or supporting complex cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, cryostats, or comparable ultra-low temperature systems.

Experience leading technically complex engineering projects with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.

Experience troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems using structured engineering and root cause analysis methodologies.

Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver complex hardware systems from concept through production.

Strong understanding of thermal systems, high vacuum systems, cryogenic instrumentation, mechanical design, and system integration.

Experience developing engineering documentation, technical procedures, specifications, design standards, and test plans.

Ability to influence technical decisions, mentor less experienced engineers, and promote engineering best practices.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing technical excellence with business objectives.

Experience designing or supporting dilution refrigerators or millikelvin cryogenic systems.

Experience with quantum computing hardware or scientific instrumentation.

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal modelling, or cryogenic system simulation.

Experience supporting field installations, commissioning, or customer-facing engineering activities.

Current or eligible registration as an EIT or P.Eng. with EGBC.

Experience contributing to patents or other forms of intellectual property.

We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.

We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.

We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.

As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The base pay range for this role is:

133,000 - 183,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .