Staff Engineer - Electrical Test Development

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. 

We are building our Product Engineering Test Team to develop automated test solutions for electronic components. As an Electrical Test Development Engineer, you will be directly responsible for developing hardware and software to support our electronics production both in-house and at contract manufacturers.  You will work with partner teams to understand the pain points and problems to be solved and be able implement scalable solutions. You have experience developing and deploying requirements-based test architectures for complex hardware systems, including design for test and manufacturing. You can travel and see the world if needed for customer deployments.  

Responsibilities: 

• Own the test development, documentation, and deployment processes at the electrical circuit card assembly and component "box" levels
• Develop and implement best practices for prototype electronics testing and release to production
• Develop the necessary test infrastructure to support all aspects of electrical testing
• Drive technical issues to resolution via standard processes like Root Cause Corrective Action, Lessons Learned, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Non-Conformance, etc.
• Perform and assist with hands-on assembly, test or system integration activities as needed
• Contribute to Design for Manufacturing and Test reviews
  
  

You’d be a Good Fit with: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years developing test solutions for electrical components
• 3+ years working with complex hardware/software systems
• Experience with electrical system design and validation
• Experience deploying full test solutions to manufacturing facilities
• Proficiency scripting with Python
• Experience developing FPGA circuits
• Experience developing requirements-based test solutions
  
  

You’d be a Great Fit with: 

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience as a technical lead for your discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing requirements-based test solutions for complex systems
• Experience creating automated data analysis tools, scripts, etc.
• Experience writing software to automate testing
• Demonstrated experience leading a design for test campaign through the entire product life cycle
• Experience analyzing and optimizing production throughput
• Experience building hardware test solutions that scale from prototype to production
  
  

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: As needed
Job ID: 1076

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance! 

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!
 
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