About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1870
The Role:
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI) for our Control Electronics subsystems. As an NPI Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will serve as a critical link between our design teams, in-house production, and external manufacturing partners.
Your primary focus will be to own all control electronics subsystems from an NPI and Manufacturing Engineering perspective. You will work cross-functionally to improve designs, develop scalable manufacturing processes, and support the implementation of a robust NPI pipeline for our control electronics subsystem.
Responsibilities:
- Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building and testing prototype hardware, with an emphasis on the assembly and testing of electromechanical components.
- Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition our control electronics subsystems from prototype to production, optimizing for manufacturability, cost, and supply chain scalability
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) feedback, ensuring products are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes.
- Engage in design reviews and the examination of deliverables necessary for a Technical Data Package for our electronics assemblies.
- Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
- Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes for successfully manufacturing and testing control electronics hardware, including detailed assembly instructions, test procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, quality engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Support system-level integration and bring-up of control electronics, including device configuration, loading control software and drivers, and troubleshooting hardware/software interface issues.
- Apply Configuration Management best practices to hardware designs and manufacturing processes.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on electronics assembly or testing in a low-volume, high-mix development environment.
- Experience with the manufacturing, integration, and testing of systems containing sensitive analog and RF components (e.g., DACs/ADCs, RF electronics, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments, valuable for innovative quantum computing solutions.
- Direct hands-on manufacturing experience in physically building hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, installation, etc. (Personal or extracurricular projects are a plus).
- Experience developing comprehensive assembly instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
- Experience in implementation, use or configuration of PLM systems.
- A genuine interest and passion in manufacturing along with a strong desire to continuously learn.
- Ability to act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories and/or supplier health development.
- Ability to be on-site daily.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes. harnessing, soldering, crimping hands on build experience
- Proficiency in CAD software for designing tooling and fixtures; familiarity with EDA/ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) is a strong plus.
- Expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, reflow, wave solder) and relevant quality standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation, device control, and basic modification of control software or drivers.
- Experience transforming R&D prototypes into highly reproducible products.
- Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) and software tools for debugging system integration issues.
The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.
If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on electronics assembly or testing in a low-volume, high-mix development environment
- Experience manufacturing, integrating, and testing systems containing sensitive analog and RF components, such as DACs, ADCs, and RF electronics
- Ability to deliver electromechanical hardware creatively in resource-constrained environments
- Hands-on manufacturing experience building hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, and installation
- Experience developing comprehensive assembly instructions and manufacturing documentation
- Experience implementing, using, or configuring PLM systems
- Passion for manufacturing and desire to continuously learn
- Ability to independently identify and resolve issues related to operational programs, factories, or supplier health development
- Ability to work onsite daily
- Deep PCBA fabrication experience, including SMT process setup, modification, or monitoring; harnessing, soldering, and crimping
- Proficiency with CAD software for tooling and fixture design
- Familiarity with EDA/ECAD tools such as Altium or OrCAD
- Expertise in PCBA processes including SMT, reflow, and wave soldering
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 quality standards
- Experience using scripting languages such as Python for test automation, device control, or modifying control software and drivers
- Experience transforming R&D prototypes into reproducible products
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and software debugging tools
IonQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IonQ and has not been reviewed or approved by IonQ.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA options, and no-cost mental-health support. Company materials also cite strong premium coverage levels for employees and dependents in recent years.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, paternity, and bonding leave are presented as fully paid for eligible employees. This breadth of family support is emphasized across company and job materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match up to 5% is part of the package, with materials noting a relatively short vesting schedule. Retirement support is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
IonQ Insights
What We Do
Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform business, society, and the planet for the better, and IonQ is at the forefront of this revolution. After over 25 years of academic research, IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim with $2 million in seed funding from New Enterprise Associates, a license to core technology from the University of Maryland and Duke University, and the goal of taking trapped ion quantum computing out of the lab and into the market. In the following three years, we raised an additional $20 million from GV, Amazon Web Services, and NEA, and built two of the world’s most accurate quantum computers. In 2019, we raised another $55 million in a round led by Samsung and Mubadala, and announced partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to make our quantum computers available via the cloud. In 2020 and 2021, we built additional generations of high performance quantum hardware, added Google Cloud Marketplace to our cloud partner roster and announced a series of collaborations and business partnerships with leading academic and commercial institutions. On October 1st, 2021, IonQ began trading as IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the world's first public pure-play quantum computing company. We remain hard at work realizing the world-changing potential of quantum computing.
Why Work With Us
We’re growing a passionate, diverse team of collaborative, creative people. We believe in pursuing innovative, challenging work with integrity, alongside team members we can learn from and grow with.
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