Staff System Engineer

The salary range for this position is $133,046 to $174,192.

We are looking for a Staff level System Engineer to join a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ in building the world’s best quantum computers. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of complex hardware for cutting-edge quantum computer systems. The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of systems engineering expertise and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for high-tech projects. As a staff systems engineer, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and physicists to drive the success of our quantum computing initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the design and development of quantum computer system requirements and specifications, including subsystem design, integration, and test
• Synchronize the R&D team throughout program shaping, concept of operations development, architecture definition, and requirements derivation activities, effectively translating system needs into actionable engineering solutions
• Develop and select engineering tool suites to capture system architectures and provide recommendations for model-based engineering, enabling efficient and accurate system development
• Lead the analysis and decomposition of system and subsystem requirements, driving the development of comprehensive interface control documents to facilitate seamless integration and cooperation between components
• Conduct trade studies to support requirement derivation and assist in selecting and defining design elements, ensuring that the system's architecture aligns with project objectives
• Develop and manage the tracking and reporting of system key performance parameters, providing insights and assessments to guide decision-making and ensure project success
• Provide support throughout the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level testing, to verify that requirements are met and the system operates optimally
• Contribute to the execution of program design and readiness reviews, leveraging your expertise to ensure the technical excellence and compliance of deliverables
• Support the operation of developmental systems and subsystems, promptly identifying and documenting any issues to facilitate timely resolution
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, if not located onsite to support testing and operational responsibilities

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant systems engineering experience in the design and development of complex hardware systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering tool suites and model-based engineering practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Experience in technical performance tracking and reporting
• Knowledge of system integration and test processes, including reporting
• Familiarity with program design and readiness reviews

You’d be a great fit with: 

• M.S. or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Extensive experience in the design and assembly of systems, in the field of quantum computing or a related area
• Experience providing technical leadership in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Matlab, or similar programming
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and procurement
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification, or similar