IonQ
Quantum Computing
SeniorMicrowaveCharacterizationEngineer
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“Senior Microwave Characterization Engineer at IonQ. Skills: Microwave Characterization, RF Testing, Quantum Interconnects. Design microwave characterization experiments. Execute microwave characterization experiments”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver; Troubleshoot system deficiencies
Up to 10% travel, US export control compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years RF/Microwave characterization, Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, Proficiency in VNA operation, Proficiency in spectrum analyzer operation, Proficiency in arbitrary waveform generator operation, Proficiency in Python programming, Proficiency in MATLAB programming, Proficiency in COMSOL simulation, Proficiency in HFSS simulation
Nice to Have
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, Direct experience with cryogenic RF/Microwave measurement, Experience with quantum computing principles, Experience with trapped-ion systems, Experience designing microwave components, Experience simulating microwave components, Experience characterizing microwave components, Experience with coplanar waveguides, Experience with microstrip transmission lines, Experience in fast-paced R&D environment, Experience in startup environment
What You'll Do.
Design microwave characterization experiments
Execute microwave characterization experiments
Develop automated testing procedures
Implement automated testing procedures
Validate measurement data
Perform correlating simulations
Analyze RF/microwave data
Identify performance metrics
Troubleshoot system deficiencies
Maintain microwave test equipment
Calibrate microwave test equipment
Upgrade microwave test equipment
Document characterization findings
Document characterization procedures
Document characterization reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team; Hardware teams; Design teams
Full Job Description
About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Location: This role will be based on-site at our Boston, MA office. Travel: Up to 10%, domestic Job ID: 1631 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Microwave Characterization Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division. As a Senior Microwave Characterization Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing rigorous microwave characterization of our quantum interconnects, as well as leveraging data to improve the performance of our devices. The ideal candidate is someone who is a collaborative and innovative problem-solver. Responsibilities: Design and execute comprehensive microwave characterization experiments for next-generation quantum interconnects -
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