Senior Staff Optomechanical Engineer

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 Senior Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer for our Optical and Laser Systems team. As a member of the Engineering 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, cryosystem engineers, thermal engineers, and program managers to influence, design, and build our upcoming products. You will contribute across the entire product lifecycle from conceptual design through first engineering units, and transfer to manufacturing. You’ll develop requirements, perform trade studies, and design our current and next generation hardware for our quantum computers.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical and Laser systems hardware for electro-opto-mechanical assemblies
• Conceptualize and analyze complex opto-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations.
• Work with optical and engineering team to integrate the laser and imaging hardware into the quantum computer
• Analyze and test product designs. Including development of DOEs, data collection, and data analysis
• 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
• Design fixtures, alignment tools and processes to assemble products
  
  

You’d be a good fit with:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant degree
• 15+ years of experience developing optics-based hardware
• 15+ years of experience developing overall product architecture including thermal, mechanical, and optomechanical systems
• A strong mechanical engineering background with fluency in CAD – SolidWorks preferred - and a solid understanding of dimensioning / tolerancing principles
• Experience with GD&T drawings and tolerance analysis
• Experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes optical alignment and metrology for optical elements and optical systems preferred
• Knowledge of precision optical/mechanical alignment tools and techniques
• Able to contribute to product development road maps and long-term product vision
• Good knowledge of fixture design, machine shop capabilities, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills are required
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, analytic, detail-oriented, possesses quantitative analysis skills, is self-motivated, a great team member, able to proactively communicate with peers at all levels
• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  
  

You’d be a great fit with:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant discipline
• 10+ years of industry experience developing opto-mechanical products
• In addition to all of the above, you have some experience with performing thermal analysis and shock / vibrational analysis to validate the structural integrity of the unit under test.
• Knowledge and experience with complex optical systems, lasers, free-space optical systems and components
• Experience/success in interacting with suppliers directly, collaboration with supply chain sourcing, fostering partnerships for critical development and risk reduction
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team