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IonQ · 1 day ago

Staff Physicist - Product System Integration

IonQ is developing cutting-edge quantum computing technology and is seeking a Staff Physicist to join their Product System Integration team. This role involves commissioning, calibrating, and validating quantum control operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system integration and performance.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead on the Product Engineering team for test, integration and commissioning of the quantum computers
Build the tools and processes and documentation to expedite validation and verification of current and future products
Contribute to the system design, modeling, assembly, and characterization of a trapped ion quantum computer
Measure and analyze data on the performance of a trapped ion quantum computer
Use holistic system knowledge and data to identify root cause functional and performance deficiencies and work with different subsystem engineering teams to remediate and improve overall system excellence

Qualification

Quantum controlOptical engineeringElectrical engineeringPython programmingMechanical integrationData analysisHands-on experienceTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Master's or PhD degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics or a related field
6+ years of experience in quantum control or sensing preferably of trapped ions or neutral atoms
Experience with either javascript or python programming
Strong desire to be hands-on, with ability to spend the majority of your time working on hardware and systems with the team and being involved at all levels of detail

Preferred

Experience aligning and characterizing diffraction-limited optical systems and interferometers
10+ years of experience leading full-lifecycle development of complex optical systems and experiments
Experience with concepts and methods of manufacturing and testing of complex software-controlled optomechanical systems
Experience working with ion traps or ultra-cold neutral atoms, ultra-high vacuum, and cryogenic 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

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

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

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Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
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Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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