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Senior Staff Structural Analyst - Spacecraft Engineering

IonQ · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

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About IonQ

IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.

About the role

Success in this role is demonstrated by consistently delivering accurate, high-quality structural analyses that enable informed engineering decisions, reduce technical risk, support qualification, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. The Structural Analyst serves as a trusted technical authority, providing structural insight that contributes directly to mission success from concept development through launch and on-orbit operations.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of structural analysis experience supporting aerospace or spaceflight hardware
  • Ability to make technically sound decisions under schedule constraints
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to engineering excellence and flight safety
  • Ability to communicate complex structural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
More about this role

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.

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