Full-Time

Senior Engineer

Device Validation & Test

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IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

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Compensation Overview

$123.2k - $161.3kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Component

Senior

Hyattsville, MD, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Python
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelors or higher in Engineering or Physics
  • 5+ years of experience with hands-on electrical, thermal, mechanical, and/or optical characterization of micro or nano-fabricated devices and package assemblies
  • 5+ 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
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
Desired Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience leading technical projects focused on micro or nano-fabricated device validation and development
  • 5+ 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

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

$444.5M

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IonQ's acquisition of Qubitekk strengthens its position in quantum networking.
  • Partnership with University of Maryland boosts IonQ's R&D capabilities.
  • IonQ's collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory enhances its influence in national projects.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from tech giants like Google and IBM may overshadow IonQ's advancements.
  • Rapid technological advancements could render IonQ's current technology obsolete.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions may disrupt operations and delay product development.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ uses a unique trapped ion approach for quantum computing.
  • IonQ's technology supports a broad array of applications across various industries.
  • IonQ's optical networkability enhances scalability and performance of quantum processors.

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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