NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Control Electronics

IonQ, Inc.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. in College Park, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in New Product Introduction for its control electronics subsystems.

You will own NPI from prototype to production, partnering with design, manufacturing, and suppliers. You will develop scalable processes, create assembly instructions and DFx feedback, and lead cross‑functional reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality in a low‑volume, high‑mix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering focusing on electronics assembly or testing in low‑volume, high‑mix development.
• Experience with manufacturing, integration, and testing of systems containing sensitive analog and RF components (e.g., DACs/ADCs, RF electronics).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in resource‑constrained environments; valuable for quantum computing solutions.
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience in building hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, installation, etc.
• Experience developing comprehensive assembly instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with PLM systems implementation, use or configuration.
• Genuine interest in manufacturing and willingness to learn; ability to work on‑site daily.

Responsibilities

• Work with technicians and engineers to build and test prototype hardware, focusing on assembly and testing of electromechanical components.
• Apply NPI expertise to transition control electronics subsystems from prototype to production, optimizing manufacturability, cost, and supply chain scalability.
• Provide DFA/DFM/DFT feedback to design engineers to optimize for efficient manufacturing.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare Technical Data Packages for electronics assemblies.
• Develop process flows by breaking down complex assemblies into subassemblies and subprocesses.
• Create and update manufacturing processes, including assembly instructions and test procedures.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support system‑level integration, device configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware/software interfaces.
• Apply Configuration Management best practices to hardware designs and manufacturing processes.

Skills

NPI experience

Electromechanical assembly

PLM systems

Soldering & fabrication

CAD (Altium/OrCAD)

PCBA manufacturing

Testing electronics

Process documentation

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Related field

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

CAD software

Job description

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.

Location

This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD.

Travel

Up to 10%

Job ID

1870

The Role

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI) for our Control Electronics subsystems. As an NPI 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 serve as a critical link between our design teams, in‑house production, and external manufacturing partners.

Your primary focus will be to own all control electronics subsystems from an NPI and Manufacturing Engineering perspective. You will work cross‑functionally to improve designs, develop scalable manufacturing processes, and support the implementation of a robust NPI pipeline for our control electronics subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Work with technicians and other engineers hands‑on, building and testing prototype hardware, with an emphasis on the assembly and testing of electromechanical components.
• Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition our control electronics subsystems from prototype to production, optimizing for manufacturability, cost, and supply chain scalability
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) feedback, ensuring products are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes.
• Engage in design reviews and the examination of deliverables necessary for a Technical Data Package for our electronics assemblies.
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub‑processes
• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes for successfully manufacturing and testing control electronics hardware, including detailed assembly instructions, test procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with design engineering, quality engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support system‑level integration and bring‑up of control electronics, including device configuration, loading control software and drivers, and troubleshooting hardware/software interface issues.
• Apply Configuration Management best practices to hardware designs and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on electronics assembly or testing in a low‑volume, high‑mix development environment.
• Experience with the manufacturing, integration, and testing of systems containing sensitive analog and RF components (e.g., DACs/ADCs, RF electronics, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in resource‑constrained environments, valuable for innovative quantum computing solutions.
• Direct hands‑on manufacturing experience in physically building hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, installation, etc. (Personal or extracurricular projects are a plus).
• Experience developing comprehensive assembly instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in implementation, use or configuration of PLM systems.
• A genuine interest and passion in manufacturing along with a strong desire to continuously learn.
• Ability to act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories and/or supplier health development.
• Ability to be on‑site daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes. harnessing, soldering, crimping hands on build experience
• Proficiency in CAD software for designing tooling and fixtures; familiarity with EDA/ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) is a strong plus.
• Expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, reflow, wave solder) and relevant quality standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation, device control, and basic modification of control software or drivers.
• Experience transforming R&D prototypes into highly reproducible products.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) and software tools for debugging system integration issues.

Compensation

The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range.

Wage Transparency:

$102,400 - $153,600 USD

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. 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.

Company Culture & Equality

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs

The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export‑controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

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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. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.