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IonQ · 1 day ago

Staff Engineer - Foundry Management

College Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$127K/yr - $166K/yr

10+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Staff Engineer, Foundry Management will lead the fabrication of ion traps and coordinate with external partners to enable scalable quantum operations.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage external custom device development with US and international foundries. This includes reviewing lot status, split plans, and line-by-line travelers

Write statements of work for engagement with new and existing vendors, supporting procurement and contract negotiations for critical suppliers

Work cross-functionally across IonQ to gather all information needed for the foundry partners to deliver; this includes specifications, risk mitigation strategies, and discussing complex interdependencies, and working with design, layout, test, and packaging teams

Propose and implement a short loop plan to mitigate technical and schedule risks to deliver working fully processed devices on time

Analyze in-line metrology data to assess conformance; work with the validation team to review tolerances and update them according to new results or simulations

Assist in root cause failure analysis of microfabricated devices internally and at external partners; review, track, and resolve risks

Monitor project performance to understand impacts to cost, schedule, and technical capability; understand status and actively address issues during development

Qualification

Foundry process developmentMicrofabrication expertiseProject managementR&D managementStatistical analysisJira proficiencySmartsheet proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Master's or higher in Engineering or a relevant field/discipline

3+ years managing R&D, new product introduction (NPI), and/or low-volume manufacturing team or semiconductor devices based on commercial foundry processes

10+ years developing and delivering novel devices using custom CMOS or MEMS semiconductor devices

Experience in foundry process development, its characterization, and transfer to production

Expertise in novel microfabrication, its development and its qualification

Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration over multiple time zones

Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a broad audience at all levels of the company