Optical Integration Engineer — Remote-Hybrid

IonQ; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,782 - 143,083; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. in Bothell, WA is seeking an Optical Integration Engineer to join the Quantum Networking team. This role entails subsystem integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components into complex systems with hands-on execution.

You will follow work instructions, develop procedures, perform measurements, troubleshoot with engineering teams, and contribute to assembly and alignment processes, with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Optics, Photonics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in optical components, aerospace, optical communications, photonics, or precision optics manufacturing.
• Experience in an assembly, integration, or optical alignment environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, data entry systems, basic Linux).
• Maintains a clean & organized workspace.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

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 and fiber-based systems.

Skills

Optical assembly

Precision alignment

Metrology

Documentation

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Cleanroom protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics, Photonics, Engineering

Tools

Autocollimators

Beam Profilers

Interferometers

Power meters

Infrared cameras

Polarimeters

Job description

IonQ, Inc. in Bothell, WA is seeking an Optical Integration Engineer to join the Quantum Networking team. This role entails subsystem integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components into complex systems with hands-on execution.

You will follow work instructions, develop procedures, perform measurements, troubleshoot with engineering teams, and contribute to assembly and alignment processes, with travel up to 30%.