Lead Project Integration 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 Lead Project Integration Engineer to lead the planning and execution of system deployments of our industry-leading quantum computing and networking system products.  As a Lead Project Integration Engineer, you’ll be hands-on while working alongside a  diverse interdisciplinary team of Engineers and Operations experts both coordinating and executing the deployment of systems at customer sites and internally.  You’ll work closely with program and operations managers to ensure infrastructure, material and people are coordinated and remain on track throughout the system build.  You will contribute technical expertise, make informed decisions and escalate concerns when necessary.  In this role, you may be required to travel in support of system deployments both domestically and globally as part of your regular responsibilities.  

Responsibilities: 

• Create and maintain plans for system deployments at IonQ, partner or customer sites
• Coordinate with partner teams across IonQ locations to ensure facilities, infrastructure, materials and personnel are available to support planned deployment activities 
• Work with the deployment team to track progress, resolve technical issues and adjust resource schedules as needed  
• 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
• Contribute to and conduct Operations Readiness Reviews for deployed systems
• Conduct weekly meetings, drive and track action items as required

You’d be a good fit with: 

• 8+ years of experience developing, integrating, or testing highly complex systems
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, physics, computer science, or other related technical field
• 3+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex programs or projects
• Prior experience delivering complex, first-of-a-kind R&D projects to production including hardware/software integration
• Experience developing projects with a high level of ambiguity
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to deployment sites, sometimes for extended periods up to 6 months
• Strong technical and software tool skills (Scheduling, Issue Tracking, MS Office, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• M.S. in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Prior experience with trapped ion systems, photonics, or quantum computing
• Experience working with ISO 9001 / TL9000 Quality Management System
• Experience deploying complex systems to customer sites
• PMP certification or similar
• Familiarity with systems engineering gated development processes
• Familiarity with Manufacturing including assembly and test development
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management, including new supplier development
• Experience with U.S. government contract including FAR/DFARS regulations 

Location: Ideally, this role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.  We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 30%
Job ID:  1263

The approximate base salary range for this position is $131,962 - $172,773. 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 m