Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering
IonQAbout the role
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
Location: This role is based at our San Francisco, CA office with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1570
The Role
Capella is looking for an energetic Senior Electrical Engineer Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing a team of electrical engineers who design, develop, and test electrical systems and components. This role involves supporting project execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation of our electrical systems within our satellite.
This role will sit within the Spacecraft Engineering team at Capella Space. This team contains a variety of engineering disciplines that design and develop the satellite and payload systems.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback of a distributed team across two offices.
- Assign people to tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely project completion.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Project Oversight:
- Oversee the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components for our application.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Support systems engineering requirements.
Technical Expertise:
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical design, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in electrical engineering practices and processes.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with aerospace
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