Optomechanical Engineer

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

We are looking for an Optomechanical engineer to join our Photonic Metrology team. As an optomechanical 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 be responsible for designing and validating optical and mechanical assemblies to support integrated photonics metrology. The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented and a creative problem solver.

• →Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
• →Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and mechanical design
• →Experience with Zemax for optical simulation and optical design

• Familiarity with motion control systems, automation, or active alignment algorithms.
• Experience assembling and aligning optical systems and fiber‑optic components.
• Experience with thermal/structural or vibration analysis

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!