Full-Time
Senior New Product Introduction Manufacturing Engineer
Control Electronics
IonQ
1,001-5,000 employees
Trapped-ion quantum computing hardware and services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Bothell, WA, USA
In Person
On-site in Bothell, Washington; domestic travel up to 15%.
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- 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
- Embed early in design reviews for PCBA and box-level control electronics assemblies, and drive incorporation of design for manufacturability, cost, and quality 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 standard operating procedures 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, Supply Chain Management, 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
- 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
IonQ sells quantum computing through cloud access and on-site systems that use trapped-ion qubits. Its processors, such as Forte and Tempo, are accessed by customers via cloud platforms or deployed on customer sites, and the company is expanding into quantum networking, quantum key distribution, and sensing through acquisitions and a SkyWater Technology deal. It differentiates itself with trapped-ion technology and by building a broader quantum ecosystem through strategic acquisitions and partnerships to connect devices and services beyond hardware alone. Its goal is to scale commercial quantum computing, grow revenue, and strengthen its cash position to support ongoing expansion and ecosystem development.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
College Park, Maryland
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IonQ raised Q2 2026 revenue 287% to $80.1 million and lifted guidance.
- DARPA awarded IonQ up to $58 million on August 6, 2026.
- IonQ ended Q2 2026 with $485 million in remaining performance obligations and $3.0 billion cash.
What critics are saying
- Scott+Scott investigated IonQ in February 2026 after Wolfpack alleged misleading Pentagon-contract disclosures.
- IonQ’s $1.9 billion Q2 2026 GAAP loss exposed warrant-driven accounting volatility.
- If 256-qubit deployment slips beyond 2026, customers defer orders and backlog converts slowly.
What makes IonQ unique
- IonQ’s trapped-ion architecture delivered 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity in 2026.
- IonQ closed SkyWater on July 31, 2026, becoming vertically integrated in chips.
- IonQ combines computing, networking, sensing, and security under one full-stack platform.
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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
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6 month growth
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↓ -10%IonQ, a quantum computing company, is developing technology toward practical applications despite current accuracy limitations. The company's systems achieve 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, the industry's best, though still below classical computer standards. IonQ is working on a fault-tolerant 10,000-qubit quantum computer, considered the minimum for mainstream viability. Its 256-qubit system is currently undergoing testing. In Q2, IonQ's revenue surged 287% year over year to $80.1 million. Acquisitions contributed to this growth, but management projects over 100% organic growth for the year, measuring only gains from existing business units. The company is collaborating with customers and partners to fund research and develop commercially viable products. IonQ stock currently trades below its all-time highs.
IonQ has secured a $28 million contract modification from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop optical atomic clocks, with an option for an additional $30 million. The Maryland-based quantum technology company will produce 25 Evergreen-05 optical atomic clocks initially, with the potential for 100 more units if the option is exercised. IonQ is investing $15 million in manufacturing infrastructure to support production. The clocks will be used for radar, secure communications, and geolocation where GPS access is compromised. The Evergreen-05 is a shoebox-sized device that accumulates less than one second of timing error over 30 million years. It delivers timing stability of 50 femtoseconds at one second in approximately 1/75th the volume of an active hydrogen maser. The technology is designed for terrestrial, sea, and airborne military platforms.
IonQ reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $80.1 million, up 287% year over year, exceeding its own expectations by 20%. The quantum computing company raised its standalone full-year revenue outlook to $280 million–$290 million whilst maintaining expectations for roughly 100% organic growth. The company recently completed a $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology, adding US-based semiconductor design, fabrication and packaging capabilities. IonQ is targeting commissioning of 256-qubit systems in 2027 and developing a path toward 10,000-qubit chips. The company reported a $1.9 billion GAAP net loss, largely due to a $1.6 billion non-cash warrant valuation impact. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $120.3 million.
IonQ reported first-quarter revenue of $64.7 million for the period ended March 2026, representing a 755% year-over-year increase. The quantum computing company achieved a gross margin of 24% and completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology whilst introducing new earth monitoring capabilities. By comparison, Advanced Micro Devices generated $10.3 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, with a net income margin of 14%. The processor manufacturer entered a capacity agreement with Core Scientific and launched new processing hardware. The revenue comparison highlights the differing scales between the established artificial intelligence sector and emerging quantum computing industry. Whilst AMD demonstrates significantly larger absolute revenue figures, IonQ's triple-digit growth rate reflects the substantial expansion potential within quantum computing technology.
BigBear.ai and IonQ represent contrasting investment opportunities in the tech sector. BigBear.ai provides AI-driven decision intelligence solutions primarily to US federal agencies, focusing on logistics and cybersecurity challenges. In fiscal 2025, BigBear.ai reported revenue of $127.7 million, down 19.3% year-over-year, with a net loss of $293.9 million. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.8x and zero debt-to-equity ratio, though free cash flow was negative $42.5 million. IonQ develops trapped-ion quantum computing systems for applications in medicine, finance, and logistics, delivering services through cloud platforms including Amazon's. The company acquired SkyWater Technology in July 2026 to establish its own semiconductor foundry. Both companies face distinct challenges: BigBear.ai's heavy reliance on government contracts creates concentration risk, whilst IonQ pursues longer-term quantum computing opportunities.