NPI Manufacturing Engineer, Control Electronics (Quantum)

IonQ, Inc.

College Park (MD)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 154,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.