Senior Photonics Test Engineer, IonQ

• The ideal candidate is someone who is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong teamwork skills
• 3+ years of professional experience in the hands-on characterization of PIC devices or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master or Ph.D. in engineering or related field/discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Programming experience in a general-purpose programming language (like Python, Matlab, etc.) for test automation
• Experience with test instrumentation and methods for characterizing classical integrated photonics devices
• Strong data processing, visualization, and organizational skills
• Hands-on experience with room-temperature optical test setups

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division
• As a Senior Photonics Test Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems
• In this role, you will be responsible for the characterization and test development of on-chip photonic devices
• Design, upgrade, and expand the testing infrastructure for characterizing classical integrated photonics devices and components (passive and active) at chip and wafer level scale, utilizing both room-temperature and cryogenic setups
• Develop and perform robust testing procedures for component-level characterization
• Automate the test pipeline, including instrument setup, data acquisition, and analysis, while maintaining high-quality, scalable, and well-tested scripts
• Conduct characterization using room-temperature and cryogenic setups and provide data-driven feedback to design engineers to improve component performance
• Collaborate with design, packaging, and system teams to optimize testing features and develop a library of testing structures for platform improvement