Mechanical Engineer - Trap Control

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Mechanical Engineer - Trap Control. Location: College Park, Maryland, United States (onsite with option to work from home 1-2 days per week)

We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in electronic packaging and enclosure design to join our cross-functional team; This role is central to designing and testing mechanical systems that control the qubits at the core of our quantum computers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enclosures and packaging for electronic assemblies, focusing on thermal management, EMI/RFI shielding, vibration resistance, and manufacturability.
• Build 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings of enclosures, assemblies, and components using tools such as SolidWorks.
• Conduct structural and thermal analysis (FEA/CFD) to confirm design reliability under different conditions;
• Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and die casting.
• Work closely with electrical engineers to ensure proper integration of components, cable routing, and connectors.
• Develop and run testing protocols to validate enclosure durability, thermal performance, and environmental resilience.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation for manufacturing.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve product design and performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, with 3+ years in electronic packaging and enclosure design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks;
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with thermal management principles for electronic systems.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience focused on electronic packaging.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis software such as ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Background in micro-electronic packaging and EMI/RFI shielding;
• Experience designing for precision instrumentation in lab environments.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range: $123,191 – $161,289, with additional bonus and equity.
• Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K with matching, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, home internet stipend, and pet insurance.

Additional Information: Travel requirements: Less than 10%; Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be a U.S. Person (citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Additional compliance checks will be conducted; This role is part of IonQ’s mission to create the best quantum computers and is based at our headquarters in College Park, MD, with collaboration opportunities in other global offices.