Mechanical Engineer

IonQ; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 110,088 - 122,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Mental Health Resources

Pet insurance options

Job summary

A leading quantum technology company in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage the design of aerospace components. The role involves creating CAD models, leading mechanical design, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3-6 years of relevant experience. The compensation package offers an approximate salary of $110,088–$122,321, along with extensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace or high-performance hardware.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience collaborating with various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of components and assemblies for space applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support integration and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

CAD (NX, SolidWorks)

Manufacturing Processes

Collaboration with Disciplines

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting‑edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20× performance results. The company achieved 99.99 % two‑qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

Location

Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office.

Travel

Travel: Up to 5 %.

Job ID

Job ID: 552

About Skyloom

Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow’s space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.

Role Overview

We seek a Mechanical Engineer to manage the complete design of aerospace components and subsystems. You will collaborate with structural, thermal, and control engineers to develop hardware meeting performance, mass, and environmental standards. Your role includes translating concepts from sketches to CAD to space‑qualified products within the Thermo‑Mechanical Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of components, enclosures, and assemblies for space applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T, using CAD software.
• Improve drive design for weight, stiffness, manufacturability, and ease of integration.
• Collaborate with other disciplines—mainly thermal, structural analysis, control, electronic, and optics subsystems—to ensure system‑level requirements are met.
• Support integration, manufacturing, and assembly, including interactions with suppliers and participating in design reviews.
• Procure mechanical parts from COTs or use manufactured components.
• Assist in prototype builds, fit checks, and environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling).
• Manage configuration control and documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
• Contribute to or participate in PDR/CDR reviews and technical trade studies.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3‑6 + years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace or high‑performance hardware.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent), working with complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, composites, additive manufacturing).
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability principles and mechanical interfaces.
• Proficiency with GD&T standards, ISO or ASME.
• Basic understanding of thermal and structural considerations in space hardware.
• Experience collaborating with various disciplines.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Skyloom employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or satisfy applicable licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing space mechanisms (deployment systems, actuators, or hinges).
• Hands‑on experience with testing, integration, or cleanroom assembly.
• Competence in FEM for structural analysis and a solid understanding of static and dynamic analysis.
• Knowledge of ECSS/NASA standards for mechanical design and verification.
• Basic scripting (Python, MATLAB) for data processing.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP tools.

Compensation

The approximate base salary range for this position is \$110,088–\$122,321. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Benefits

• Extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid Time Off Policy.
• 401(k) plan.
• Mental Health Resources.
• Pet insurance options.
• Legal insurance options.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, and we strive to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of ... (list of protected categories). We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.