Senior Research Scientist - Fabrication

IonQ

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $126,887 - $166,127; bonus/equity: included ...
On-site
5+ years fabricating optical or quantum devices
Phd in electrical engineering or physics
Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams
The role involves designing, fabricating, and testing optical circuits for optical interfaces to qubits within a cross-functional team

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing, fabricating, and testing optical circuits for optical interfaces to qubits within a cross-functional team.
  • Candidates will lead efforts to fabricate and test devices at foundry scale while building relationships with external vendors.
  • IonQ offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing, fabricating, and testing optical circuits for optical interfaces to qubits within a cross-functional team.

Salary

Base: $126,887 - $166,127; Bonus/Equity: Included in total compensation package; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years fabricating optical or quantum devices
  • PhD in electrical engineering or physics
  • Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience hiring and training R&D teams
  • Knowledge of cryogenic testing operations
  • Familiarity with distributed quantum architectures

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in optical/quantum device fabrication
  • Proven leadership of cross-disciplinary teams on large projects

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylum granted) for export control compliance

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