Staff Harness Engineer

IonQ; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 126,887 - 166,127; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

IonQ in Louisville, CO is seeking a Staff Electrical Harness Design Engineer to own the full-cycle PCBA design process. This role collaborates with various teams to deliver high-reliability electronics.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in designing and troubleshooting complex harnesses. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnesses.
• Experience designing and maintaining systems from beginning to end of the product lifecycle.
• U.S. Persons only: must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible under ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Design system-level harnesses from power distribution to high-speed communications.
• Own the harness design lifecycle and implement best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Designing complex harnesses

Testing and troubleshooting

Knowledge of PCB assembly

Understanding of RF cabling

Excellent organizational skills

Familiarity with harnessing standards

Experience with SolidWorks

Knowledge of EMC and EMI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken or other harness design applications

Job description

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Our newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, powers customers and partners—including Amazon Web Services and AstraZeneca—to achieve 20‑fold performance gains in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025 we set a world record with 99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ operates in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are accessible through all major cloud providers, while we also support networking and sensing customers worldwide. We make quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Capella

Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next‑generation compute to deliver secure, mission‑ready intelligence. The team culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work alongside leading minds in space systems, quantum‑enabled technologies, and mission‑critical operations.

Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. We welcome candidates from historically under‑represented backgrounds in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen our innovation and global impact.

Location

Louisville, CO office (onsite). Travel: up to 10% domestic or international.

The Role

As a Staff Electrical Harness Design Engineer, you will own the full‑cycle PCBA design process—from early concept to flight readiness—collaborating with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams to deliver high‑reliability, space‑ready electronics. You will guide the Electrical Engineering team on special topics and present across disciplines to facilitate product readiness and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design system‑level harnesses from power distribution to high‑speed communications.
• Own the harness design lifecycle and implement best practices.
• Collaborate across teams—mechanical, RF, electrical, and systems—to ensure seamless integration.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for wire, cable, connector, and harness suppliers.
• Support resolution of non‑conformances from harness suppliers.
• Provide critical input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements.
• Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements.

Success Looks Like

• Consistently deliver flight‑quality harnesses on schedule with minimal oversight.
• Proactively identify and articulate system‑level risks and drive early mitigations.
• Communicate across hardware, software, and cross‑functional teams with confidence and clarity.
• Make thoughtful trade‑offs in constrained environments and justify them with data.
• Show curiosity about advanced areas such as architecture optimization or radiation mitigation.
• Exhibit advanced, wide‑ranging harness engineering expertise.
• Get things done, align with stakeholders, and document concisely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnesses.
• Experience designing and maintaining systems from the beginning to the end of the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly and collaboration with electrical design engineers to define harnessing requirements.
• Understanding of RF cabling, components, and testing.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong documentation habits.
• Knowledge of harnessing standards such as NASA‑STD‑8739.4 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD applications.
• Experience with Zuken or other harness design applications.
• Knowledge of cable assembly design.
• Understanding of electromagnetic effects, including EMC and EMI.
• U.S. Persons only: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or person eligible for required authorizations under ITAR.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $126,887 – $166,127, adjusted for education, experience, and market data. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home‑technology stipend.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IonQ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness, access, opportunity, and advancement for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Export Controls

Employment requires verification of U.S. Person status for export‑control and government‑contract work. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for required authorizations under ITAR.