Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

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IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$115.7k - $1.2MAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Component

Senior

Hyattsville, MD, USA

May be required to be located near offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto.

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Operating Systems
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or computer science, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years performing in a systems engineering role for complex systems
  • Participating in and performing product lifecycle management gated reviews: Concept, SRR, PDR, CDR, ORR.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in project management, application design and integration, and/or system operations.
  • Expertise in creating, analyzing, and documenting large complex systems.
  • Experience creating requirement specifications, CONOPS, use cases, system models, and test plans.
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) best practices and standard version-control for hardware and software.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Engineering Management (desired)
  • Academic degree in Engineering Physics or AMO Physics highly desired (desired)
  • Professional certification PMP, INCOSE (desired)
  • Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems, state of the art computer equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, content delivery, or algorithm development (desired).
  • Experience working in an R&D or product development environment, preferably in the field of optics, photonics, or precision engineering (desired).
  • Subject matter expert for any of the following sub-specialties: Opto-Mechanical systems, Control Systems, cloud platforms, Electrical design and development, Mechanical design and development, data center management, Reliability, Maintainability, Quality Assurance, or FMEA (desired).
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to guide and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (desired).
  • Proficient in performing system-level simulations and analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar software (desired).
Responsibilities
  • Communicate with stakeholders in cross-functional teams including optical engineers, mechanical engineers, and software engineers, to define system specifications and performance goals.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, system analysis, and risk assessments to determine project requirements and constraints.
  • Document Architecture, CONOPS, Use Cases, and Requirements.
  • Support the design and implementation of prototypes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
  • Ensure PLM and Configuration Management policies and processes are followed.
  • Ask the right questions and enable the design engineers and scientists to document the steps they are following, including support to conduct tests, experiments, and verification procedures to validate system performance, identify issues, and propose solutions.
  • Enable and support gated reviews for all phases of the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with vendors and external partners to source and evaluate components, technologies, and suppliers.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in the field, and apply relevant knowledge to drive continuous improvement to support and/or conduct trade studies and analysis for future systems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

IonQ is developing quantum computers using a trapped-ion approach, focusing on leveraging unmatched physical performance, perfect qubit replication, optical networkability, and highly-optimized algorithms to create scalable and powerful quantum computing technology. This technology has the potential to support applications such as direct carbon sequestration, better battery materials, improved drug discovery, and quantum machine learning.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$784M

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

107%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list underscores IonQ's rapid growth and market potential.
  • The addition of industry experts like Dr. Martin Roetteler and Stacey Giamalis strengthens IonQ's leadership team, fostering innovation and strategic direction.
  • Collaborations with entities like South Carolina Quantum and the U.S. Air Force Research Lab highlight IonQ's expanding influence and application in critical sectors.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of quantum computing technology means IonQ faces uncertainties in achieving commercial viability and widespread adoption.
  • High competition in the quantum computing space from well-funded tech giants could impact IonQ's market share and growth prospects.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ's focus on trapped ion quantum computing sets it apart from competitors using different quantum technologies like superconducting qubits.
  • Strategic partnerships with organizations like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Hyundai demonstrate IonQ's ability to integrate quantum solutions into diverse industries.
  • The acquisition of Entangled Networks enhances IonQ's capabilities in quantum networking, positioning it as a leader in multi-quantum-processor solutions.

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Benefits

Biweekly catered lunches

Parental leave

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) with 5% match

University facilities

Commuter benefits