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 Senior Optomechanical Engineer with a track record of working alongside physicists in experimental atomic, molecular and optical design. As a member of the Engineering and Technology team at IonQ, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary group 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.
This is a career-level professional position at IonQ. You will be part of the team researching new technologies for future generations of our quantum computers.
Responsibilities:
- Optomechanical design, modeling, drafting assembly, and characterization of the optical components, mounts and subsystems represented in a trapped ion quantum computer
- Performing basic material, structural, thermal and tolerance analyses
- Commitment to daily, in-the-lab hands-on participation in an interdisciplinary team of engineers and physicists dedicated to the improvement of quantum computing system performance
- Educating and ability for clear communication with others regarding optomechanical architectural concerns and proposed solutions
- Commitment to prototyping, validation and refinement of design, from concept to manufacturable product
- Ownership of a complete and accurate Solidworks CAD model using PDM
- BOM generation and ECO release of parts
- Liaison to component vendors, materials suppliers, machine shops and related services
You’d be a good fit with:
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in design of optomechanical components, mounts, or systems.
- Experience with structural, thermal, vibration, and optical finite element analysis (FEA)
- Understanding of precision mounting of optical components
- Experience with Solidworks/PDM
- Experience working with and managing relationships with vendors, suppliers and machine shops.
- Experience and familiarity working in a hands-on scientific laboratory environment
- Experience with practical implementation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods
- Working familiarity with materials and coatings employed in optics components and systems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
You’d be a great fit with:
- 7+ years experience in transforming designs from initial concept through assembly, debug, and release to manufacture
- Experience working with lasers, optics testbeds and fiber optics
- Experience with ANSYS finite element analysis (FEA)
- Experience with actuated alignment mirrors and stages for precision optics
- Experience with ion traps, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic system design
- Experience in the alignment of optical systems and running of optical experiments
Location: This role is based onsite at our College Park, Maryland location.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289.
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!
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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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