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
You will own our automated optical inspection capability for ion trap chips and packaged Quantum Processing Units, both before and after packaging. That covers the equipment itself, the inspection recipes that detect and classify micron scale defects across electrical and optical features, the calibration and maintenance that keep results consistent, and the training and procedures that let operators and engineers run the tool and get the same answer. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Own the automated optical inspection platform, from installation and programming through to qualification, calibration and uptime
- Develop inspection recipes that reliably detect and classify micron scale defects
- Build automated capture, storage and reporting of trap chip and QPU test data
- Produce certificates of conformance that are repeatable and auditable
- Work with equipment vendors on selection, acceptance and troubleshooting
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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