Startups

Staff Technical Program Manager

IonQ · Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site

← All jobs
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

If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience leading complex spacecraft, subsystem, or aerospace hardware development programs across lifecycle phases such as design, qualification, production, and delivery
  • Proven ability to manage multiple related projects aligned with established business and technical priorities, driving clarity, accountability, and measurable progress
  • Experience managing program budgets, including labor forecasting, materials procurement, and subcontractor coordination
  • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable work plans and manage dependencies across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and supporting functions
  • Highly self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to independently drive execution and escalate issues requiring broader decisions
  • Ability to assess resource constraints and recommend prioritization and tradeoffs based on program objectives, schedule, and business impact
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.

About the Role and Team

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead...

Read the full posting on IonQ's site ↗

Capella

Build your edge while you search

Free tools for founders and investors, plus VC Unfiltered, our take on startups, venture and the people who build them.