Manager, Electrical Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering. Location: Louisville, Colorado, United States

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite/Hybrid (with some remote flexibility)

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of electrical engineers across multiple offices.
• Assign tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely project delivery.
• Build a collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture.

Project Execution and Oversight

• Oversee design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components for spacecraft and quantum-related applications.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Support systems engineering requirements and integration efforts.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance in electrical design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with aerospace and high-reliability industry standards.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures across engineering activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware systems.
• At least 4 years of leadership or managerial experience;
• Strong experience in hardware R&D environments and high-reliability systems.
• Experience with test methodologies, including performance analysis, automation, and test suite development.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, and similar equipment.
• Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design;
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools such as Altium or similar CAD tools.
• Knowledge of PCBA fabrication and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and version control practices.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in aerospace systems or other high-reliability industries.
• Experience in RF, microwave, or quantum hardware environments;
• Strong understanding of test automation and data analysis in hardware systems.
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Estimated base salary range: $192,000 to $220,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus and equity opportunities included in total compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan and financial benefits;
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave benefits.
• Home technology stipend and additional employee perks.
• Learning and development resources for career growth.

Additional Information:

• Travel requirement: up to 5 percent.
• U.S. export control compliance required; candidates must meet citizenship or legal residency requirements.
• IonQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices;
• Employment is contingent on compliance with U.S. government regulations and background verification.