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 in the process of building our Production Engineering Test Team to establish system-level validation and test, and to assist development of assembly and test documentation for our initial production systems including sub-systems and modules. As a Senior Optical Systems Test Engineer, you will be directly responsible for helping define and implement the infrastructure to support all levels and phases of hardware testing at IonQ. You will work with partner teams to understand the pain points and problems to be solved and be able implement scalable solutions. You have experience developing requirements-based test architectures for complex hardware systems, including design for test and manufacturing. You can work with partner teams to define your system in terms of requirements and help develop and execute an implementation plan.
Responsibilities:
- Work across relevant partner teams to gather requirements for a common test infrastructure
- Own the design of the test infrastructure to support all aspects of testing
- Interface with system owners to help develop verification strategies
- Help develop and implement the test design process and associated documentation
- Develop and implement design for test strategies
- Help build the tools and processes to expedite validation and verification of future products
You’d be a Good Fit with:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years developing and testing optical and mechanical designs for complex systems
- 2+ years of experience as a technical lead for your discipline
- Experience with Optical system design, precision machine and design principles.
- Design for thermal stability/vibration
- Proficiency with FEA for stress, vibrational and thermal analysis.
- Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Experience developing test solutions for a characterization/diagnostic test environment
You’d be a Great Fit with:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience developing verification solutions for complex systems
- Design of fixturing/tooling design of optical components/Optical systems
- Experience navigating the trade space of new designs between performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability using DFM techniques.
- Demonstrated experience leading a design for test campaign through the entire product life cycle
- Experience building scalable test solutions for hardware
- Experience leading teams
Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $115,692 - $151,471.
The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component, as well as a range of benefit options found on our 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 plus paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland which is only a 15-minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will be expanding 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!
What the Team is Saying
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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