Staff Engineer - Foundry Management

Location: College Park, Maryland, United States; Remote, US Job ID: 1264

Job Description

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 Engineer, Foundry Management, to lead the fabrication of our ion traps and other development efforts with our external partners to enable scalable, high-fidelity quantum operations. In this role, you will work with the team focused on ion trap design, layout, fabrication, and test for quantum computers. You will work closely with other teams at IonQ to define our microfabrication needs and coordinate external foundry priorities to align with overall company needs.

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, 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.

Qualifications

You’d be a good fit with:

• 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.

You’d be a great fit with:

• Expertise in fabrication of control electronics, photonics, ion traps.
• Experience with data aggregation and statistical analysis/reporting.
• Experience with Jira, Smartsheet and similar tools for project management.

Location

This role can work onsite or hybrid from our College Park, MD office or fully remote in the US for the right candidate (EST preferred).

Travel

Up to 25% travel to other office sites.

Salary Details

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, and equity. Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location,...