Staff Optical Engineer - Dissipative Laser Systems

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are looking for a Staff Optical Engineer to join our optical and laser systems team. As a member of the engineering organization, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.

Requirements

• Work in a cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical and Laser systems hardware for electro-opto-mechanical assemblies
• Conceptualize and analyze complex opto-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations
• Work with optical and engineering team to integrate the laser and imaging hardware into the quantum computer
• Analyze and test product designs. Including the development of DOEs, data collection, and data analysis
• Provide technical support to Vendors by generating and/or reviewing bills of materials, building documentation, assembly and test fixtures, test procedures, and driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure
• Design optical alignment processes and evaluate optical manufacturing methods

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401K
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home internet stipend
• Pet insurance