Lead Fabrication Research Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Fabrication Research Scientist. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite

IonQ is seeking a Lead Fabrication Research Scientist to design, fabricate, and test optical circuits used in quantum systems; This role is part of a cross-functional team focused on scaling fabrication and integrating optical and electronic devices for system-level performance.

Responsibilities:

• Translate system-level architecture requirements into component-level specifications and design rules
• Design optical circuits with a focus on performance, fabrication constraints, and interaction with other system components
• Fabricate and test optical and quantum devices in user facilities;
• Lead fabrication and testing efforts at foundry scale
• Develop integration techniques for combining optical and electronic devices
• Collaborate with internal test and measurement teams to validate device performance
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors to scale fabrication and testing
• Support IonQ’s long-term roadmap for scalable quantum hardware

Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
• 5 or more years of hands-on experience fabricating optical or quantum devices;
• Proven experience leading cross-disciplinary teams within large research or engineering projects
• Strong understanding of device fabrication, testing, and system integration

Preferred:

• Experience hiring, mentoring, and training research and development teams
• Knowledge of cryogenic testing and cryogenic system operation
• Familiarity with distributed quantum computing, sensing, or quantum networking architectures

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: USD 123,191 to 161,289
• Total compensation includes base salary, performance bonus, and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan;
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental and adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home internet stipend
• Pet insurance

Compensation is based on location, experience, skills, and market data. Salary ranges may change as new market data becomes available.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance: IonQ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to fairness, inclusion, and equal access to opportunity. Employment is subject to U.S. export control laws; Candidates may be required to verify U.S. Person status or eligibility for required licenses to access export-controlled technology.