Cryogenic & Thermal Systems Engineer

American Superconductor NE seeks a Cryogenic and Thermal Systems Engineer to design, analyze, integrate, and test cryogenic and superconducting systems for advanced power applications. The role emphasizes thermal and hydraulic analysis, performance evaluation, and cross-disciplinary engineering collaboration, based onsite in Ayer, MA, with a annual salary range of USD 140,000 to 180,000. A Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal and hydraulic analyses of cryogenic and superconducting systems to support product development and customer projects.
• Support the design, integration, and testing of cryogenic cooling systems, piping, and associated equipment.
• Develop engineering calculations, models, and simulations addressing heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal performance, and system operation.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend design improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with laboratory testing, prototype evaluations, and system validation activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams to deliver robust products and customer deliverables.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective action development across systems.
• Prepare technical reports, test procedures, engineering documentation, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Engage with suppliers and conduct technical evaluations of cryogenic system components and equipment.
• Assist in developing and executing qualification and reliability testing programs.
• Participate in customer and project meetings to provide technical support and engineering expertise.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry developments related to cryogenic and superconducting systems.
• Other duties as assigned to support program goals and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing complex thermal and hydraulic analyses for engineered systems.
• Strong preference for experience with cryogenic refrigeration systems, liquid gas systems, superconducting technologies, rotating machinery, or energy infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and hydraulic system design.
• Experience utilizing thermal-fluid modeling and simulation tools.
• Ability to develop engineering models and perform system-level performance analyses.
• Experience working with cryogenic refrigeration systems and low-temperature fluids such as liquid helium or liquid nitrogen preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence engineering decisions across disciplines.
• Basic vacuum system knowledge and the ability to analyze a vacuum system.
• CFD skills are a plus.

Technologies

• CFD