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Cryogenic Engineer

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Illinois, Batavia
PO Box 500 (Show on map)
Sep 30, 2025

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$97,400.00-$138,333.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Under general direction, plans and performs engineering tasks,which includes research, design, and development of medium to large engineering projects orportions of large projects in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations,requirements and standards, and all DOE orders. Assignments typically include equipmentdesign and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, coordination ofmanpower required to manufacture and install/test projects.

What your day-to-day as a Cryogenic Engineer at Fermilab will look like:

  • Analyzing data and performing engineering calculations. Developing designs of specificparts, components, or phases of a project.
  • Developing specifications, designs, and documents for complex and perhaps majorengineering design solutions. Work involves applying a variety of standard to moderatelycomplex engineering techniques to assignments which have clear and specifiedobjectives.
  • Planning medium to large projects from inception to completion and brings them tooperating status. Estimates manpower, schedules work, coordinates and directstechnicians.
  • Taking a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
  • Assisting with or leading the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring ofbudgetary obligations.
  • With oversight, may review and approve work before resources are committed, ensuringconformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
  • With review and approval of supervisor, commits hardware and financial resources,ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
  • Serving on or leading safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees asassigned.
  • Providing technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates,technicians, or less senior engineers, as assigned. Coordinates and/or supervisestechnicians and other engineers, as assigned.
  • May participate in technical conferences and publication.
  • May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions,
  • performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties asassigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all
  • environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • Bachelors in an applicable Engineeringdiscipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a
    Master's or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with4+ years of engineering experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Proficient in application of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for theengineering discipline.
  • Possess project planning skills in developing specifications and documents for mediumto large projects that involve concepts from inception to completion.
  • Ability to perform a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering technique

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

  • Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:
We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.

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