Principal Optomechanical Engineer - Optical and RF Controls

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 looking for a Principal Optomechanical Engineer to join our Optical and RF Controls team. As a member of the Engineering and Technology organization, 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.

In this role, you will collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team of atomic physicists, optical engineers, opto-mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, cryo-system engineers, thermal engineers, program managers and leadership team members to influence, design, and build our upcoming products. You will contribute across the entire product lifecycle from conceptual design through first engineering units and out to field deployed units. You must excel in a high-energy, focused environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required and a commitment to high product quality.

The Principal role at IonQ is a position of significant influence that reaches beyond the technical domain. This role will contribute to defining both company level and group level strategic directions, help promote and lead cross-group collaboration acting as a bridge to other core functional groups within the company, and stand as an example throughout the company of technical and leadership excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical and Laser systems hardware for electro-opto-mechanical assemblies
• Conceptualizing and analyzing complex opto-mechanical assemblies, creating theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & performing computer assisted simulations
• Work with optical, mechanical and production engineering teams to drive the integration of all laser and optomechanical delivery hardware into the quantum computer
• Conceptualize, analyze and test product designs. Including tolerance analysis, design of experiments creation and implementation, data collection, and data analysis
• Provide design leadership across the organization and company. Including (but not limited to) leading design reviews, driving the establishment of robust design standards, and helping to define and drive cross-functional design architecture decisions.
• Provide technical support to Vendors by generating and/or reviewing bills of materials, building documentation, assembly and test fixtures, test procedures, and driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure
• Mentor and help coach other team members. This should be across multiple performance levels and include both technical and career driven mentorship.
• Work with the Group leadership to drive the development and implementation of  Component level roadmaps and R&D efforts. This will include: acting as the Optomechanical subject matter expert, staying up to date with state of the art technologies and processes, deep diving into core technical and process related challenges as product designs are developed, tested and then transferring to manufacturing.
  
  

You’d be a good fit with:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related engineering or scientific discipline
• 15+ years of experience developing optics-based hardware, with an emphasis on highly complex subsystem 
• 20+ years of experience developing overall product architecture with a focus on thermal, mechanical, or optomechanical systems. Some of this time needs to show demonstrated involvement and leadership in defining high-level technical direction, ownership of key architectural decisions and implementation across multiple product lines
• An exemplary mechanical engineering focused background with fluency in 3D CAD software (PTC CREO or SolidWorks is preferred) and a deep understanding of dimensioning / tolerancing principles
• Strong Experience with GD&T, installation drawings and tolerance analysis
• Significant experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes for optical alignment and m