Senior Manager, Trap and Packaging

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 Manager to lead the development, manufacturing, and optimization of surface ion traps and packaging solutions that enable scalable, high-fidelity quantum operations. In this role, you will manage a diverse team focused on surface ion trap design, fabrication, packaging, and characterization for quantum computers in both development and production. In addition, you will work closely with other program and component team leads to define subsystem interfaces, device requirements, and project timelines. This critical leader will work to drive future designs through a disciplined engineering approach as we progress on our mission to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own the roadmap, goals, and execution for the development and production of surface ion traps and packaging solutions at the heart of IonQ quantum computers
• Work closely with product and architecture teams to enable seamless design and system integration of ion traps
• Manage and communicate near and long-term device demand
• Manage external custom device development with US and international foundries
• Develop novel characterization techniques and drive verification and validation of new designs, materials, and processes
• Manage the team responsible for low volume production in a cleanroom environment for novel opto-electronic packages including incoming quality control, assembly, device characterization, inventory management, continuous process improvement, and performance verification
• Identify and implement methods to improve process repeatability and reliability of opto-electronic packages
• Oversee and implement process data tracking methods and device history records
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to develop robust, deployable trap and packaging solutions that reduce assembly, installation and commissioning times
• Assist in root cause failure analysis of microfabricated devices internally and at external partners; recommend and implement resolutions
• Review and approve documentation for lab best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, EH&S guidelines, test plans, and verification and validation (V&V) plans and reports
• Monitor project performance to understand impacts to cost, schedule, and technical capability; understand status and actively address issues during development; determine critical path amongst cross-functional deliverables and drive the critical decisions to reduce project time
• Assist with the transition from research and development to production, including development of technology demonstrations and implementing faster learning cycles
• Coach and develop team members on skill proficiency and performance with regular feedback
  
  

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Masters or higher in Engineering or relevant field/discipline
• 8+ years managing R&D, new product introduction (NPI), and/or low-volume manufacturing team
• 5+ years of hands-on process development of novel electronics or device packaging experience, ideally working within a cleanroom and with experience in RF device manufacturing
• 5+ years working in a fast-paced R&D or new product introduction (NPI) team to deliver novel devices
• Expertise in novel microfabrication and opto-electronic packaging, and its qualification
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage a diverse team of engineers and scientists
• Expertise in cleanroom procedures and best practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a broad audience at all levels of the company
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• PhD in Engineering or relevant field/discipline
• Expertise in ion trap design, fabrication, and qualification
• Familiarity with integration of ion traps with other quantum systems, including vacuum, cryogenic, and control electronics
• Expertise in identifying and using packaging techniques, components, and materials to manage mechanical stress and thermal expansion/contraction
• Ultra-Hig