Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Space Systems

IonQ; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer to lead automated test development for space systems hardware. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to drive verification campaigns and ensure reliable hardware testing at scale.

Role emphasizes Python-based test automation, lab equipment control, and creating reusable testing frameworks for multiple subsystems. This onsite role in Louisville, CO requires 6+ years in hardware test environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in electrical/computer engineering or related field.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with aerospace/defense/high-reliability hardware.
• Hands-on hardware testing experience.
• Proficiency in Python for test scripting.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong debugging skills in hardware-centric environment.
• Ability to work hands-on with test setups and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Own automated test development from concept through deployment for new hardware.
• Develop and maintain automated test capabilities (Python) to control lab equipment, run procedures, and verify and validate hardware behavior.
• Create reusable frameworks and libraries for test automation across subsystems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to design test cases that capture requirements and fault conditions.
• Execute hardware test campaigns, analyze results, and identify root causes of anomalies.
• Interface with flight software and ground software teams to ensure cohesive test interfaces.
• Document test procedures, results, and configurations for traceability and reproducibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, tools, and processes.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

Hardware testing

Problem solving

Engineering fundamentals

Lab equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

GPIB

LabVIEW

Job description

IonQ is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer to lead automated test development for space systems hardware. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to drive verification campaigns and ensure reliable hardware testing at scale.

Role emphasizes Python-based test automation, lab equipment control, and creating reusable testing frameworks for multiple subsystems. This onsite role in Louisville, CO requires 6+ years in hardware test environments.