Senior Cryogenic & Mechanical Systems Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Cryogenic & Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and improvement of cryogenic and mechanical systems for advanced scientific hardware. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving system reliability and creating engineering standards that enable scalable, repeatable deployments.

Key Responsibilities - Lead the cryogenic and mechanical design of complex hardware systems.

- Develop thermal budgets and mechanical integration plans.
- Design and review mechanical components, fixtures and cable routing.
- Support installation, commissioning and maintenance of cryogenic systems.
- Troubleshoot thermal, mechanical and integration issues.
- Develop engineering documentation, procedures and design standards.
- Work with suppliers and external partners.




- Mentor junior engineers and support best engineering practices.

Requirements - MSc, PhD or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Applied Physics, Thermal Engineering or a related field.

- At least 5 years' experience working with cryogenic, vacuum, thermal or scientific instrumentation systems.
- Strong understanding of thermal management, mechanical design and system integration.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex engineering systems.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Fluent in English. If you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to work on advanced technologies, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Cryogenic & Mechanical Systems Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Darwin Recruitment
📍 Barcelona