Environmental Test Operator at IonQ

About IonQ:

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

About Skyloom

Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow’s space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete—or if working on space lasers excites you—join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.

Location: This role will be on-site at our Broomfield, Colorado, office.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1531

The Role

The Environmental Test Operator is responsible for performing environmental tests, including vibration tests and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests, on optical communication terminals used in the aerospace industry. This role requires technical precision, adherence to strict quality standards, and the ability to operate specialized testing equipment to ensure product reliability and compliance with environmental specifications.

Responsibilities

Vibration Testing:

Set up and operate vibration test systems according to defined procedures and test plans.
Perform functional and performance checks on optical communication terminals during and after vibration testing.
Analyze vibration test results and identify potential anomalies or failures.

Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Testing:

Prepare equipment for thermal vacuum testing, including chamber setup, instrumentation, and calibration.
Monitor and control chamber conditions such as pressure, temperature, and thermal cycling to meet test specifications.
Record test data and document observations in real-time.

Test Documentation:

Complete and maintain detailed test reports, logs, and records in accordance with company and industry standards.
Ensure traceability of all test activities and outcomes.

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration:

Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of test equipment.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions or potential upgrades needed to ensure test accuracy and reliability.

Compliance and Safety:

Ensure all tests are performed in compliance with aerospace standards and protocols (e.g., ECSS, MIL-STD).
Adhere to workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized testing environment.

Collaboration:

Work closely with engineers and other team members to understand test requirements and report results.
Support design engineers by providing insights into test outcomes to guide product improvements.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $95,945 - $125,616. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site.

**Benefits will be provided by Skyloom, Inc., an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**

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.

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!