Staff Engineer - Electrical Test Development

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 building our Product Engineering Test Team to develop automated test solutions for electronic components. As an Electrical Test Development Engineer, you will be directly responsible for developing hardware and software to support our electronics production both in-house and at contract manufacturers.  You will work with partner teams to understand the pain points and problems to be solved and be able implement scalable solutions. You have experience developing and deploying requirements-based test architectures for complex hardware systems, including design for test and manufacturing. You can travel and see the world if needed for customer deployments.  

Responsibilities: 

• Own the test development, documentation, and deployment processes at the electrical circuit card assembly and component "box" levels
• Develop and implement best practices for prototype electronics testing and release to production
• Develop the necessary test infrastructure to support all aspects of electrical testing
• 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
  
  

You’d be a Good Fit with: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years developing test solutions for electrical components
• 3+ years working with complex hardware/software systems
• Experience with electrical system design and validation
• Experience deploying full test solutions to manufacturing facilities
• Proficiency scripting with Python
• Experience developing FPGA circuits
• Experience developing requirements-based test solutions
  
  

You’d be a Great Fit with: 

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience as a technical lead for your discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing requirements-based test solutions for complex systems
• Experience creating automated data analysis tools, scripts, etc.
• Experience writing software to automate testing
• Demonstrated experience leading a design for test campaign through the entire product life cycle
• Experience analyzing and optimizing production throughput
• Experience building hardware test solutions that scale from prototype to production
  
  

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: As needed
Job ID: 1076

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740. 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 medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance! 

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
 
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
 
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.  Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.  Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.  Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.  

US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!