IonQ

Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$127k-$166kDetected 11 hours ago

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About the role

We are looking for a Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division.
The ideal candidate is someone who is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong teamwork skills.

Design, upgrade, and expand the testing infrastructure for characterizing classical and quantum integrated photonics devices and components (passive and active) at chip and wafer level scale, utilizing both room-temperature and cryogenic setups.
Develop and document robust testing procedures for component-level characterization.
Collaborate with design, packaging, and system teams to optimize testing features and develop a library of test flows for platform improvement.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, upgrade, and expansion of the optical testing infrastructure for characterizing on-chip optical devices, utilizing both room-temperature and cryogenic setups.

Master or Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related field/discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with test instrumentation and methods for room-temperature optical test setups
Familiarity with free-space optics and imaging systems.
Experience working with laser sources and fiber components.
Programming experience in a general-purpose programming language (like Python, Matlab, etc.) for test automation.
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Hands-on experience with cryogenic optical test setups.
Hands-on experience with characterizing integrated photonics devices.
We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect.
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In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific
Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
We are committed to equity and justice.
office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.

As a Senior Photonic Test Development 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.

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