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Job description
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 .
Job Details
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 Bothell, WA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel
Up to 25%, domestic.
Job ID
1751
The Role
We are seeking an Optical Integration Engineer to join the Quantum Networking team at IonQ. This critical role entails subsystem integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components into complex systems. Hands‑on experience is required, as well as the ability to follow work instructions, develop new procedures, perform measurements, and work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot problems and develop processes. Mechanical assembly, optical alignments, electronics mounting, and cable routing experience is ideal.
Responsibilities
Perform precision optical alignment and integration of components and assemblies
Follow and execute work instructions and alignment procedures
Support the development and improvement of assembly and alignment processes
Perform inspection and measurement of optomechanical assemblies
Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot alignment and performance issues
Maintain accurate documentation for traceability
Handle sensitive optical hardware in accordance with cleanroom and contamination control standards
Integration of diverse optical systems, such as free‑space optical communication systems, fiber‑based systems, and high‑power laser applications
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and control engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical subsystems
Integration of control electronics and routed systems
Technical Skills
Proven experience in optical assembly or optical instrument manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, photonics, medical devices, or precision equipment
Strong experience with precision alignment and metrology tools such as:Autocollimators
Beam Profilers
Shearing interferometers
Optical power meters
Infrared cameras and sensors
Interferometers for surface quality and wavefront error measurements
Polarimeters
Excellent manual dexterity and precision handling of delicate optical components, and small precision components
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, exploded diagrams, and optical assembly procedures
Experience with cleanroom operations (ISO 5 to ISO 8), ESD control, laser safety, and contamination‑sensitive environments
Understanding of optomechanical interfaces, including lens mounts, kinematic mounts, fiber coll...
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Worksite address
bothell, WA, 98021, US
Who can apply
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