About the role

  • Senior Photonics Test Engineer characterising and validating photonic devices for IonQ's quantum computing platform. Collaborating with teams to improve designs through quantitative feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of testing, characterising, and validating photonic components and devices.
  • Help raise the bar on how we design and run metrology in the lab.
  • Blend practical optical engineering with strong experimental discipline: selecting components, designing measurement approaches, running experiments.
  • Turn results into clear technical direction for the wider team.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with optical metrology / component characterisation in a hands-on lab environment.
  • Proven ability to design, assemble and calibrate optical test equipment or microscope-style measurement setups.
  • Confidence with data analysis and turning results into clear technical recommendations (automation skills a plus).
  • A collaborative mindset—comfortable working across teams and communicating experimental outcomes clearly.

Benefits

  • Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of quantum.
  • Join a world class community of scientists, engineers and innovators working to unlock the full potential of quantum computing.
  • Opportunities to further your career alongside industry leaders.
  • A competitive salary with IonQ stock options.
  • An annual performance bonus.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Private medical and dental insurance for you and your family.
  • Much more.

Job title

Photonics Test Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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