Optical Integration Engineer

IonQ; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. is seeking an Optical Integration Engineer to join the Quantum Networking team in Bothell, WA. The role focuses on subsystem integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components within complex systems.

Hands-on experience is required, with the ability to follow work instructions, develop procedures, perform measurements, and troubleshoot problems to improve assembly and alignment processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical assembly and metrology.
• Ability to follow work instructions and develop procedures.
• Experience handling optical hardware in cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision optical alignment and integration of components and assemblies.
• Follow and execute work instructions and alignment procedures.
• Support the development and improvement of assembly and alignment processes.
• Perform inspection and measurement of optomechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot alignment and performance issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation for traceability.
• Handle sensitive optical hardware in cleanroom and contamination control standards.
• Integration of diverse optical systems, such as free-space and fiber-based systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and control engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical subsystems.

Skills

Optical integration

Hands-on engineering

Tools

Autocollimators

Beam Profilers

Interferometers

IR Cameras

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 at our Bothell, WA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: Up to 25%, domestic. Job ID: 1751

The Role:

We are seeking an Optical Integration Engineer to join the Quantum Networking team at IonQ. This critical role entails subsystem integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components into complex systems. Hands-on experience is required, as well as the ability to follow work instructions, develop new procedures, perform measurements, and work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot problems and develop processes. Mechanical assembly, optical alignments, electronics mounting, and cable routing experience is ideal.

Responsibilities:

• Perform precision optical alignment and integration of components and assemblies
• Follow and execute work instructions and alignment procedures
• Support the development and improvement of assembly and alignment processes
• Perform inspection and measurement of optomechanical assemblies
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot alignment and performance issues
• Maintain accurate documentation for traceability
• Handle sensitive optical hardware in accordance with cleanroom and contamination control standards
• Integration of diverse optical systems, such as free-space optical communication systems, fiber-based systems, and high-power laser applications
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and control engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical subsystems
• Integration of control electronics and routed systems

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in optical assembly or optical instrument manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, photonics, medical devices, or precision equipment
• Strong experience with precision alignment and metrology tools such as:
  • Autocollimators
  • Beam Profilers
  • Shearing interferometers
  • Optical power meters
  • Infrared cameras and sensors
  • Interferometers for surface