Senior Deployment Manufacturing Engineer - Optomechanical Systems 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.

The Manufacturing Engineering team at IonQ is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the manufacturing processes and equipment used to build our quantum computers. This team works closely with R&D and Production teams to ensure that IonQ’s hardware is built to the highest quality standards and can be successfully deployed at scale.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own the end-to-end transition of complex opto-mechanical subsystems from pilot production to global deployment. In this role, you will drive New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring that our precision hardware is not only manufacturable but also "field-ready." You will spend time in our labs developing assembly and optical alignment processes, and travel to IonQ sites and customer locations to lead installations and ensure site readiness. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys high-precision technical challenges and wants to see their work operational in the field.

Responsibilities:

Lead the manufacturing transition (NPI) for optomechanical subsystems, developing robust assembly, alignment, and testing procedures.
Own the "Design for Deployment" (DfD) feedback loop, using field data to drive hardware and process improvements.
Perform hands-on assembly and high-precision alignment of optical components and vacuum systems.
Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including Work Instructions (WIs), BOMs, and inspection protocols.
Support site readiness and lead field installations at IonQ data centers and customer premises.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot hardware issues during the production and deployment phases.
Identify and implement tooling solutions to improve throughput and repeatability.
Document all as-built configurations, deviations, and environment-specific considerations for each installation.

Requirements:

Ability to travel up 30% annually and be onsite in Bothell the remainder of the time.
Ability to support on-site subsystem and/or system installations lasting up to 8 weeks at a time.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, NPI, or systems integration role.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Proven hands-on experience with precision optomechanical assembly, laser systems, or high-vacuum hardware.
Experience creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation and process flows.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware in both lab and field environments.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with remote and cross-functional teams, including customers as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven expertise in aligning and assembling complex free-space optical systems, including lenses, mirrors, and prisms on optical breadboards.
Ability to design and implement custom jigs and assembly fixtures in CAD.
Direct experience installing complex hardware in data centers or remote laboratories.
A history of independently resolving hardware failures in the field with minimal supervision.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $131,962 - $172,773. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: An ability to travel (domestically and internationally) up to 8 weeks at a time during deployments and 30% otherwise.
Job ID: 1559

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!