IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Device Validation & Test Engineer to drive the characterization of surface ion traps and packages. You will be the technical lead to develop and validate novel ion-trap characterization techniques to both drive development and production throughput. Partnering with a cross-functional team, the Senior Device Validation & Test Engineer will work to develop tools and systems in support of ion trap design and analysis equipment sourcing, equipment install, driver development, scripting, experiment design, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data analysis. This includes leading the verification and validation of requirements for electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical devices. This critical team member will work to drive future characterization techniques through a disciplined engineering approach as we progress on our mission to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, build, and operation of electronic, mechanical, thermal, and optical testing infrastructure supporting validation of micro-fabricated devices and package assemblies in a cleanroom environment
- Purchase, install, and write drivers for characterization equipment
- Perform detailed measurements, analyze data, and present results to a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop procedures and protocols to validate requirements of surface ion traps and packages
- Train users and monitor equipment performance over time
- Aide in the development of data tracking database and automated reporting for device characterization
- Author verification and validation reports and presentations for project milestone reviews
- Own and maintain cleanroom characterization equipment including optical microscopes, optical profilometer, oscilloscopes, and probe station
- Work within a team of micro-fabrication, packaging, and manufacturing engineers to improve device and device-assembly characterization, metrology, and packaging
You’d be a good fit with:
- Bachelors or higher in Engineering or Physics
- 3+ years of experience with hands-on electrical, thermal, mechanical, and/or optical characterization of micro or nano-fabricated devices and package assemblies
- 3+ years of experience working with design and/or systems engineering teams on product validation efforts
- Experience building custom testbeds, including driver development and scripting, and developing custom device test procedures to support requirements validation and verification
- Experience working in cleanrooms for small volume production
- Strong data analysis, visualization, communication, and organizational skills
- Programming skills (e.g., Python) for hardware control/automation and data analysis
- Experience using fabrication device and materials analysis tools and techniques, such as SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, EDS, profilometry, and probe station
- Ability to be on-site every day
You’d be a great fit with:
- 3+ years of experience leading technical projects focused on micro or nano-fabricated device validation and development
- 3+ years of experience in industry leading design and/or validation efforts supporting customer deliveries
- Experience working with ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) assemblies
- Experience with cryogenics
- Experience using 3D CAD tools (e.g., Solidworks)
- Experience with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- General knowledge of complex optical, electrical or mechanical products and systems
- Experience with optics, photonics, opto-electronic modules, vacuum assemblies and cryogenic systems
- Best-in-class cross-functional communication, collaboration & presentation skills
Location: This position is located in our bright, airy headquarters in College Park, MD.
The salary range for this position is $107,123 - $140,251
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, a quick 15-minute metro from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
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.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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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.
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