Staff Electrical Engineer - Quantum Control

Bothell, Washington, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Quantum Control System team. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of the electronics and embedded systems that enable quantum control operations - including ion trapping and shuttling, qubit preparation, gate execution, and readout. You will also support the development of scalable control architectures to enable multi-system quantum networking and distributed quantum computing. 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

You’d be a good fit with:

• 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)

You’d be a great fit with:

• MS or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience designing systems with Zynq Ultrascale+ SoCs or similar platforms
• Comfortable working with ADCs, DACs , power management ICs ,and high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., SPI , I2C , USB , LVDS )
• Schematic capture with Altium Designer (preferred), OrCAD , or Allegro
• Programming experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in a general-purpose language such as Python , Go , Rust , or C++
• Excellent debugging and lab skills (oscilloscopes , logic analyzers , etc.)
• Perform system integration and validation across multiple hardware generations
• Excellent verbal , written and interpersonal communications skills . Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams
• Familiarity with quantum systems , quantum networking , photonic interconnects ,and/or control theory

Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park MD or at our Bothell Washington facility. Travel: Occasional 2-4 times per year Job ID: 1031 The approximate base salary range for this position is $123191 - $161289 . The total compensation package includes base salary plus bonus plus equity. Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills experience . Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available . Beyond base salary total compensation includes variable bonus equity component range of benefit options found on career site ionq.co/jobs . Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when candidate receives offer of employment . Our US benefits include comprehensive medical dental vision plans matching 401K unlimited PTO paid holidays parental/adoption leave legal insurance home internet stipend pet insurance ! IonQ's HQ is located in College Park Maryland just outside Washington DC . We are actively building out recently opened manufacturing production facility in Bothell WA near Seattle . Depending on position you may be required near one of our offices in College Park Seattle Toronto Canada Basel Switzerland . IonQ will expand into additional domestic international geographies so don’t let this stop you from applying ! At IonQ we believe in fair treatment access opportunity advancement for all while striving to identify eliminate barriers . We empower employees to thrive by fostering culture autonomy productivity respect . Dedicated to creating environment where individuals can feel welcomed respected supported valued . We are committed to equity justice . We welcome different voices viewpoints do not discriminate on basis race religion ancestry physical/mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status age sexual orientation military veteran status any other basis protected by law . Proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer . US Technical Jobs: Position requires access technology subject U.S export control government contract restrictions . Employment contingent on verifying “U.S Person” status (e.g., U.S citizen national permanent resident lawfully admitted refugee granted asylum ) obtaining necessary license confirming availability license exception under U.S export controls . Without confirming U.S Person status IonQ may not apply license or decline use license exception for access export-controlled technology requiring authorization may not qualify government contracts work requiring U.S Persons may decline proceed application on those bases alone . Additional questions regarding immigration status used export control compliance purposes answers reviewed compliance personnel ensure compliance federal law . US Non-Technical Jobs: Due applicable export control laws regulations candidates must be U.S citizen national permanent resident (Green Card holder) lawfully admitted refugee granted asylum . Additional questions regarding immigration status used export control compliance purposes answers reviewed compliance personnel ensure compliance federal law . If interested being part team mission encourage apply!