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IonQ · 5 months ago

Staff Electrical Engineer - Quantum Control

Bothell, Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Quantum Control System team, contributing to the design and implementation of electronics and embedded systems for quantum control operations. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable control architectures for multi-system quantum networking and distributed quantum computing.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform circuit design, simulation, and testing of low-noise analog and mixed-signal electronics and cabling for applications such as RF waveform generation and laser intensity stabilization

Create schematics, board layouts; generate drawings, BOMs, and documentation

Write test procedures, perform board and system testing/debug, document test results

Analyze existing designs for noise reduction and EMC improvements

Collaborate with physicists, FPGA, firmware, and software engineers to define requirements and integrate hardware into experimental and production environments

Qualification

Electronics designAnalog/mixed-signal designFPGA integrationZynq Ultrascale+ SoCsSchematic captureProgramming in PythonDebugging skillsQuantum systemsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience with electronics design for high-speed digital, mixed signal applications

General knowledge of all aspects of analog/mixed-signal chain (power supplies, voltage references, amplifiers, filters, and data converters)

Perform circuit design, simulation, and testing of low-noise analog and mixed-signal electronics and cabling for applications such as RF waveform generation and laser intensity stabilization

Create schematics, board layouts; generate drawings, BOMs, and documentation

Write test procedures, perform board and system testing/debug, document test results

Analyze existing designs for noise reduction and EMC improvements

Collaborate with physicists, FPGA, firmware, and software engineers to define requirements and integrate hardware into experimental and production environments

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams

Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying 'U.S. Person' status for export controls and government contracts work