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IonQ · 1 month ago

Associate Fabrication Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$81K/yr - $106K/yr

1+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Associate Fabrication Engineer to design, fabricate, and optimize their quantum interconnect platform, which is essential for scalable quantum computing systems.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement the optimization of fabrication recipes for nanophotonic devices, leveraging state-of-the-art e-beam and direct-write lithography techniques across various substrates

Establish metrology monitors and statistical process control for lithography and other critical fabrication processes, ensuring precision and reliability

Modify designs and procedures based on feedback from our design and measurement teams

Work collaboratively within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team, contributing to a shared vision of technological advancement

Qualification

Nanophotonics designLithography techniquesSimulation toolsFabrication processesData processingOptical testing infrastructureCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Undergraduate Degree in physics, engineering or related field/discipline

1+ years of hands-on experience in the fabrication, design, simulation, and optimization of nanostructured devices, including expertise in lithography, dry and wet etching, annealing, chemical vapor deposition, and physical vapor deposition

Demonstrated experience with simulation tools for nanostructured device design (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, Flexcompute, or similar)

Proficiency in data processing, visualization, and organization

Familiarity with fabrication processes and design constraints for nanostructures

Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying 'U.S. Person' 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

Preferred

3+ years of dedicated experience in nanophotonics design and characterization

1+ years of industry experience

Experience designing, building, and using optical testing infrastructure, including automated testing systems

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Matching 401K

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Legal insurance

A home internet stipend

Pet insurance

Company

IonQ

IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.

Founded in 2015

College Park, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees

https://ionq.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.8B

Key Investors

Heights Capital ManagementSamsung Catalyst FundCambium Capital Partners

2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $2B

2025-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B

2025-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $372.6M

Leadership Team

Marco Pistoia

CEO, IonQ Italia

Niccolo de Masi

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

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