Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure

Entangled Future; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ in Louisville, Colorado is seeking a Manager of Component Test & Infrastructure to lead hardware verification and test programs for Capella. You will guide teams across aerospace-grade hardware testing, automation, and instrumentation, ensuring robust verification across systems.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, and a track record of delivering reliable test infrastructures within complex hardware programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems.

Skills

Leadership

Hardware testing

GSE experience

Test automation

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

Automated test equipment

Instruments & tooling

Job description

Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure at IonQ, Louisville, Colorado, United States. A mid-level full time position in the Capella team, listed under software engineering.

About IonQ: 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. About Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella’s culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-byside with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella’s ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners wo

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries
• Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs
• Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing
• Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems
• Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Nice to Have

• Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs
• Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations
• Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems
• Experience developing flatsats, hardware simulators, or representative spacecraft test bedsl>
• Experience managing calibration systems and laboratory assets
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem architectures and on-orbit operations