Manager, Detection & Readout

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 highly motivated and experienced team Manager to join the Optical and RF Control team within the Quantum Computing division at IonQ. This role is focused on managing a dynamic, cross functional team of physicists and engineers whose mission is to design, build and test the Detection and Readout systems for our quantum computers. Your teams’ job will be to deliver the optical systems that are responsible for the collection and delivery of photons used for monitoring system operation and performance. This role will also be expected to contribute to optical design efforts for the team and to ensure that IonQ’s Detection and Readout systems operate at the cutting edge of modern optical technology. 

Responsibilities: 

• Developing a team culture of design for manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability
• Building, mentoring and continuously developing a highly productive interdisciplinary team
• Owning the full life-cycle development of complete system solutions
• Delivery of hardware system designs necessary to meet prototype and product design requirements, this includes managing a team through hardware integration processes
• Continuously improving designs alongside commercially available technology, and interfacing with external vendors to determine optimal and reliable component solutions
• Multi-year roadmap to increase the fidelity and speed of our quantum gates in line with product requirements
• Working across teams to prioritize and design de-risking paths for different design proposals
• Staying abreast of the latest advancements in relevant areas of technology to the team
• Performing vendor and supplier management for lasers, optical components, RF components, complex subsystems, and OEMs

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Engineering, preference will go to optical engineering.
• 2+ years of team management experience, with a focus on complex and multidisciplinary projects.
• 8+ years of hands-on design experience with optical design software such as Zemax, Code V or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in production level tolerance analysis
• Experience designing sensitive imaging systems, preferably large FOV systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing, integrating or testing photonic systems for commercial products
• Experience in product development through a robust product development life cycle (experience through the full life cycle is preferred)
• Cross company project coordination and planning experience
• Developing (where necessary) and implementing design and manufacturing best practices
• Demonstrated cross-functional technical communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in 3 or more of the following technical areas:
  • Laser Engineering
  • Optical Engineering
  • Optical Modulation techniques and devices
  • Electrical Engineering
  • System Control Theory
  • Signal Processing
    
    

You’d be a great fit with: 

• PhD. in physics or engineering, preference will go to optical engineering
• 3+ years of team management experience, with a focus on complex and multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience of full product development through a robust product development life cycle 
• Developing and implementing design and manufacturing best practices
• Demonstrated experience in 5 or more of the following technical areas:
  • AMO physics
  • Laser Engineering
  • Optical Engineering
  • Optical Modulation techniques and devices
  • Electrical Engineering
  • System Control Theory
  • Signal Processing

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: Up to 20%
Job ID:  1034

The approximate base salary range for this position is $147,336 - $192,901. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledg