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 will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: Up to 15%, domestic.
Job ID: 1723
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer — Control Electronics to join our Manufacturing Engineering. As a Senior NPI Manufacturing 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 own the new product introduction and DFMA process for IonQ’s control electronics subsystem. You will bridge early prototype build activity at IonQ’s College Park, MD facility to production-ready processes at the Bothell manufacturing facility, and you will lead the standup of IonQ’s controls rack integration capability in Seattle. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong electrical engineering foundation who can embed themselves early in design cycles, engage deeply with PCBA and box build designs for manufacturability, and drive rigorous NPI execution from prototype through production handoff.
Responsibilities:
- Embed early in design reviews for PCBA and box-level control electronics assemblies, and drive incorporation of DFMAT feedback into designs by collaborating cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical engineers on schematics, layout constraints, stackup, component selection, and packaging.
- Review and redline PCBA designs with an EE lens — signal integrity, thermal management, layer stackup, via rules, component spacing, and manufacturability at target volumes.
- Assess box-level enclosure and chassis designs for assembly access, harness routing, connector placement, labeling, and rack integration compatibility
- Maintain DFM feedback documentation and track incorporation through design revision cycles per box build.
- Drive completeness of Technical Data Packages for all control electronics box builds: BOM release status, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, test procedures, and work instructions prior to NPI and production gates.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure design releases are complete and structured correctly for manufacturing and supply chain execution.
- Author and peer review assembly instructions and manufacturing SOPs to a standard executable by technicians without engineering support.
- Lead the cross-site NPI transition for control electronics box builds from alpha/beta prototyping to production, including first article builds, process qualification, and production readiness verification.
- Travel across sites to participate in early prototype box build assemblies; capture build observations, redlines, and process learnings to inform production process development.
- Coordinate with Planning, SCM, and Production Support Engineering to ensure demand, material, and capacity are aligned at NPI gate transitions.
- Work hands-on with technicians and engineers during builds, with emphasis on PCBA assembly, box build integration, and electromechanical hardware.
- Lead process development for fully populated controls rack integration; develop process flows, assembly sequences, quality checkpoints, and work instructions for rack-level builds.
- Partner with electrical and systems engineers to define rack integration requirements, inter-chassis cabling standards, harness routing, and system-level interface verification.
- Apply electromechanical assembly expertise to the physical integration of control boxes, power distribution, chassis mounting, and cable management within racks.
- Provide feedback on testability gaps relative to manufacturing process risk; suggest incremental improvements to existing diagnostic tooling where appropriate.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering or NPI engineering, with a primary focus on electronics hardware (PCBA and box builds) in a low-volume, high-mix development environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience in technical writing developing comprehensive assembly instructions and other manufacturing documentation for production use.
- Hands-on experience reviewing PCBA designs for manufacturability: comfortable reading schematics, reviewing layouts, and providing specific DFM feedback to EE designers.
- Direct experience with PCBA manufacturing processes: SMT, reflow, wave solder, hand solder, and relevant quality standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
- Electromechanical assembly experience: box builds, chassis integration, cable harnessing, and connector installation.
- Experience driving Technical Data Package completeness for electronics assemblies: BOM structure, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions from prototype through production release.
- Demonstrated ability to lead NPI handoffs across distributed teams from prototype site to production facility.
- Strong technical project management skills: maintaining visibility across multiple concurrent NPI tracks, proactively flagging risks, and driving resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems (Duro, NetSuite, Arena, or similar) for BOM management and change control.
- Ability to be on-site the majority of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with rack-level electromechanical integration — populating and cabling 19” rack enclosures with custom electronics, including power distribution and inter-chassis interface design.
- Familiarity with RF electronics, DAC/ADC-based control systems, or precision analog electronics in a manufacturing or test context.
- System-level understanding of control electronics architecture — how PCBA-level assemblies integrate into a multi-chassis control subsystem.
- Experience with interface design and connector DFMA — I/O panel layout, signal segregation, and panel-level assembly optimization.
- Experience with scripting (Python or similar) for basic test automation or incremental diagnostic tooling modifications.
- Experience transforming R&D prototypes into reproducible, CM-ready products.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $131,962 - $172,773. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.
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
- 5+ years professional experience in manufacturing engineering or NPI engineering focused on electronics hardware (PCBA and box builds) in low-volume, high-mix environments
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related field
- Experience developing comprehensive assembly instructions and other manufacturing documentation for production use
- Hands-on experience reviewing PCBA designs for manufacturability, reading schematics and reviewing layouts to provide DFM feedback
- Direct experience with PCBA manufacturing processes: SMT, reflow, wave solder, hand solder, and relevant quality standards
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 quality standards
- Electromechanical assembly experience including box builds, chassis integration, cable harnessing, and connector installation
- Experience driving Technical Data Package completeness for electronics assemblies: BOM structure, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
- Demonstrated ability to lead NPI handoffs across distributed teams from prototype site to production facility
- Strong technical project management skills for managing multiple concurrent NPI tracks and cross-functional risk resolution
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems (Duro, NetSuite, Arena, or similar) for BOM management and change control
- Ability to be on-site the majority of the time
- Experience with rack-level electromechanical integration (populating and cabling 19" racks, power distribution, inter-chassis interfaces)
- Familiarity with RF electronics, DAC/ADC-based control systems, or precision analog electronics in manufacturing or test contexts
- System-level understanding of control electronics architecture and interface/connector DFMA experience
- Experience scripting (Python or similar) for basic test automation or diagnostic tooling modifications
- Experience transforming R&D prototypes into reproducible, contract-manufacturer-ready products
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 — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is described alongside HSA/FSA options, disability and life insurance, and mental health support. Inclusive elements such as transgender health benefits are also part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, paternity, and bonding leave is described as fully paid for eligible employees. Additional leave types such as bereavement leave are also included in time-off provisions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching up to 5% is included as part of the core package. Vesting is noted as applying over time, indicating the match is structured as a longer-term retention benefit.
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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