Senior Technician - Production
$71k - $86k USD
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.
The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.
We are looking for a Senior Technician. As a Production Technician, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team 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.
The Production Technician is responsible for the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of opto/mechanical and custom electronic assemblies according to established procedures. This includes installing electronic assemblies into 19” racks and integrating wire harnesses and cables.
In addition, the manufacturing technician will engage in fiber optics curing on optical fiber cables, participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, and initiate nonconformance records for production issues. The role may also involve supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering tasks and performing select optical alignments to meet production deadlines.
This position requires a highly motivated manufacturing electronics technician with experience in assembly and test. Knowledge of free space optical assembly including high precision devices, alignment of assemblies, and manufacturing best practices are additional skills that successful candidates will have.
Responsibilities:
- Support the daily production build schedule requirements in manufacturing
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Product Engineers to follow detailed work instructions to assemble Quantum Computer components with a safety and quality mindset and a high-level attention to detail.
- Assist with the build and test of components for Quantum Computers.
- Capture and document assembly best practices, present findings to technical teams.
- Other assigned duties as required in support of business needs.
- Assist with EHS best practices.
You’d be a good fit with:
- Minimum 2-year technical degree and 3+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electronics / optomechanical / manufacturing environment or equivalent.
- Experience in electronics, optics assembly, cryogenic, mechanical assembly, following work instructions, assembly drawings and providing detailed feedback.
- Ability to troubleshoot electronics assembly to the part level.
- Ability to solder small gauge (28 to 32) wires and IPC J-STD-001 certified.
- Comfortable working in both engineering/development settings as well as manufacturing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as cross functionally with various organizations.
- Detail oriented individual with the ability to demonstrate fine motor skills.
- Experience working with hand tools, crimpers, torque drivers and performing small lab repairs.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow assembly drawings, CAD drawings, technical specifications, and operating procedures.
- Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include, but not limited to: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead.
- Experience with data collection.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Experience working in a Cleanroom setting and ESD environment.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Office.
You’d be a great fit with:
- Demonstrated experience working in Opto/Mechanical production environment.
- Experience with complex optical systems and lasers, free-space optical systems and fiber optic and custom electronic assemblies.
- Experience in aligning lenses, mirrors, prisms, and optical/opto-mechanical components on an optical breadboard.
- Experience with cryogenic systems.
- Experience with ERP, PLM, Jira and MES systems.
Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1250
The approximate base salary range for this position is $71,194 - $85,967. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand 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.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!